New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Shares of Dharan Infra-EPC, a small-cap infrastructure penny stock, were locked in the 5 percent upper circuit at Rs.0.46 apiece on the BSE on Monday, August 4. This marked the third consecutive trading session in which the stock hit the upper circuit, attracting attention from retail investors amid a broader recovery in the equity market.

The rally in Dharan Infra-EPC's stock price came in the wake of a relief-driven rebound on Dalal Street. Indian benchmark indices registered a strong recovery after two days of losses, buoyed by positive global cues and a weakening US dollar. On the day, the BSE Sensex surged 419 points, or 0.52 percent, to close at 81,018.72, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose by 157 points, or 0.64 perc...