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Domestic equity benchmarks rose around half a per cent each on Tuesday, with energy and auto shares leading the gains. The Sensex rose 370.6 points, or 0.5 per cent, to end at 81,644.4, while the Nifty 50 added 103.7 points, or 0.4 per cent, to settle at 24,980.7. With that, the market extended its winning streak to a fourth straight trading session.

As the focus shifts to the August 20 session, here are a few stocks that are set to take centre stage on Dalal Street:

With the results season in its final leg, only a few companies are scheduled to report their quarterly numbers on Wednesday, including Shanti Gold.

Aditya Infotech and GNG Electronics have reported strong results for the June quarter, each registering a jump of around 50 per cent in net profit.

A rights issue by the company is set to conclude on August 20.

Currently, Inox Wind's Rs 1,249-crore rights issue is open at Rs 120.

Market regulator SEBI is set to conduct a compliance review for Vedanta's proposed demerger.

The Oil Ministry had raised objections to the demerger during a hearing before the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in July.

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The Finance Ministry has called a meeting of PSU bank chiefs to review their financial performance.

The Centre has cleared a Rs 62,000-crore project to acquire 97 additional LCA Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF).

These jets are manufactured with 65 per cent local content.

Global Civil Project

The company has secured a Rs 220-crore deal to construct a cricket stadium in Haryana.

Mazagon Dock

India may soon supply Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) to the Philippines, with Mazagon Dock having recently engaged in talks with a delegation from the country, according to sources.

The Philippines Coast Guard requires 20 new NGOPVs, and the total deal value is estimated at around Rs 5,500 crore, the sources added.

Email queries sent to Mazagon Dock remained unanswered at the time of publishing this report.

IRFC

State-run IRFC has signed a deal for a fresh term loan, worth almost Rs 200 crore, with SITCO to aid the development of a multi-modal transport hub (MMTH) in Surat.

This project is expected to be the first-of-its-kind in the country.

Mahindra EPC Irrigation

The government has decided to keep essential farming equipment out of the purview of GST.

IDFC First Bank

The lender has raised Rs 2,623 crore through compulsory convertible preference shares (CCPS).

SML Isuzu

The commercial vehicle maker's board has approved a change in the company's name to SML Mahindra.

Indian Oil Corporation and Air India have signed a pact for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a major step towards a greener future for the country's aviation sector.

Mankind Pharma

The company has established a wholly-owned subsidiary in Russia.

Aarti Pharma

The company has set September 15 as the record date for its recently announced dividend.

Gujarat Alkalies

The company is set to conduct its 52nd annual general meeting on September 26.

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