NBCC to consider bonus issue, shares zoom 8%

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.

How to identify stocks that can offer 20-30% CAGR? Rahul Rathi answers

Rahul Rathi, Chairman & Fund Manager at Purnartha PMS, discusses his bullish outlook on India’s energy sector, capital goods, and industrials. He emphasizes the significance of operational efficiencies and internal demand for driving company’s earnings growth, highlighting investment opportunities in companies like GAIL and Tech Mahindra, which exhibit strong margin expansion and operational improvements.

‘Defensive’ pharma scales new peak as Street looks beyond high-growth plays

Pharma stocks have gained investor interest as the Nifty Pharma index reaches new highs. Amid economic uncertainties, defensive sectors like pharma offer minimal risk. Notable picks include Lupin, Sun Pharma, and Dr Reddy’s. The sector saw significant foreign inflows, driven by the performance of the generic drug Revlimid.