Stocks in news: BPCL, HAL, RailTel, Saatvik Green Energy and Samvardhana Motherson

Indian equity benchmarks ended a seven-session losing streak on Thursday, August 20. The NSE Nifty50 closed higher, reclaiming its 50-day exponential moving average. Several companies, including BPCL and HAL, announced significant corporate developments. RailTel Corporation received a work order, and Saatvik Green Energy secured a module supply order. Manipal Health Enterprises reported a decline in net profit for the quarter.