The GIFT Nifty futures, which is an early indicator of the Nifty50 index stocks, was trading higher by 43 points at 24,329, indicating that the domestic benchmark indices are likely to make a positive start on Monday. 

Earlier on Friday, 21 August, the domestic benchmark indices S&P BSE Sensex gained by 3 points or 0.00%, and settled at 77,540 while the Nifty50 traded 0.08% higher or 20 points, closing at 24,252.

Here are some stocks that are likely to remain in focus on 24 August.

Caplin Point Laboratories: The company announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) conducted an unannounced inspection of Caplin Steriles’ injectable and ophthalmic manufacturing facility in Gummidipoondi from August 13 to August 21, 2026. The regulator issued a Form 483 with 10 procedural observations, none of which involved data integrity or repeated findings.

Natco Pharma: Natco Pharma said the US FDA inspected its Finished Dosage Formulations (FDF) manufacturing facility in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, from August 17 to August 21, 2026. The regulator issued a Form 483 containing four procedural observations following the inspection.

NTPC Green Energy: NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy, has emerged as the successful bidder in SECI’s e-reverse auction for assured peak supply of 6,000 MWh from ISTS-connected renewable energy projects in India. NTPC REL has secured a contracted capacity of 500 MW at a discovered tariff of Rs 6.00 per kWh.

Aurobindo Pharma: The US FDA completed a routine inspection at AuroPeptides, Aurobindo Pharma’s peptide API manufacturing facility in Sangareddy, Telangana, from August 17 to August 21, 2026. The inspection resulted in one observation related to facility and equipment maintenance, with no data integrity or related GMP compliance concerns.

Craftsman Automation: The company’s Board has approved the incorporation of Craftsman Fronberg Precision GmbH in Germany by its wholly owned subsidiary, Craftsman Germany GmbH. Following incorporation, the new entity will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Craftsman Germany and a step-down subsidiary of Craftsman

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