Ashoka Buildcon’s shares gained attention after securing EPC contracts worth Rs 1,738 crore. Key projects include an elevated road in Mumbai and two creek bridges. The company’s Q1 FY25 standalone net profit grew by 148% with a 22% YoY income rise. Shares have surged 73% in 2024, with a market cap of Rs 6,646 crore.
Nasdaq rises 1%, Dow, S&P close higher as weak jobs data tempers rate hike bets
U.S. stocks finished higher following a weaker-than-expected jobs report which eased rate hike expectations. Nonfarm payrolls rose by only 29,000, significantly below economists’ forecasts of