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Stocks to Watch: NTPC, Exide, BDL, Concord Biotech, GHCL, Ola Electric, and More in Focus
- •GHCL Ltd declared preferred bidder for composite licence in Gujarat after an e-auction.
- •Exide Industries Ltd completed commissioning of Phase-I of its 6 GWh lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility.
- •Bharat Dynamics Ltd secured an ‘810.79 crore contract with the Ministry of Defence for 160 SAT-SAAW for the Indian Air Force.
- •NTPC paid a final dividend of ‘3,393.83 crore for FY 2025-26, in addition to two interim dividends.
- •Concord Biotech approved a 1:1 bonus share issue, subject to shareholder approval.
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The Ministry of Defence signed an ₹810.79 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Ltd for 160 Satellite Smart Anti-Airfield Weapons and associated equipment for the Indian Air Force. This contract marks another major boost to India’s push for indigenous defence manufacturing.
NTPC paid a final dividend of ₹3,393.83 crore for the financial year 2025-26, which is equivalent to 35% of the company’s paid-up equity share capital. This payment was made in addition to the first and second interim dividends for FY 2025-26, which amounted to ₹2,666.58 crore each.
Insurance stocks like SBI Life, HDFC Life, and ICICI Lombard are in focus after the IRDAI proposed a broad overhaul of insurance distribution economics. The latest consultation paper seeks lower Expenses of Management limits, tighter controls on commissions, and greater transparency for policyholders.
