In the last Budget speech of the Modi 2.0 government, the FM said the scheme will help deserving sections of the middle class, who are currently living in rented houses or slums or chawls and unauthorised colonies, to buy or build their own houses. The top gainer in the pack was HUDCO, whose shares jumped 18% to hit a 52-week high of Rs 204.40 on the NSE. Repco Home Finance surged up to 14% and also hit a 52-week high of Rs 463.25.
Vaccinating girls against cervical cancer, the launch of more medical colleges, and improved mother-and-child care plans, among others, are seen as big positives for healthcare companies.
​​Presenting the interim Budget 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said the government will promote public and private investment in post-harvesting agriculture activities.
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