Shares of central PSU NBCC climbed 8% to Rs 192.40 on BSE following the company’s announcement to consider issuing bonus shares. The meeting is scheduled for August 31, 2024. NBCC, previously distributing bonus shares in February 2017, often rewards its shareholders with dividend payouts.
Defence shares gain momentum on strong production and growth outlook
Indian defence stocks surged as the government announced a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in defence production for fiscal 2026, a 15.6% increase from the previous