Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) jumped 5% to a day’s high of Rs 4,925 following the Cabinet Committee on Security’s approval of a Rs 26,000 crore deal for 240 AL-31 FP aero-engines. These engines will be supplied for Su-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) under the Buy (Indian) category.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Thursday
The Indian market closed flat on Tuesday, ahead of the Christmas holiday, with gains in FMCG and auto stocks being offset by losses in metal