Monday’s trading session on the NSE saw a lively performance from the NIFTY 500 index. Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. emerged as the top gainer with a surge of over 11%, while Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. followed closely with a rise of nearly 9%.
Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. closed at ₹215.3, reflecting an impressive increase from its last close at ₹193.7. Meanwhile, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. traded at ₹376.5, up from its previous close of ₹345.55.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. | ₹215.3 | ₹193.7 | 11.15% |
| Cyient Ltd. | ₹2189.15 | ₹1998.45 | 9.54% |
| Adani Green Energy Ltd. | ₹1123.75 | ₹1026.5 | 9.47% |
| Central Bank of India | ₹48.3 | ₹44.3 | 9.03% |
| Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. | ₹376.5 | ₹345.55 | 8.96% |
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlpool of India Ltd. | ₹1321.05 | ₹1416.0 | -6.71% |
| KNR Constructions Ltd. | ₹269.85 | ₹285.6 | -5.51% |
| Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. | ₹255.9 | ₹266.55 | -4.0% |
| Delta Corp Ltd. | ₹140.45 | ₹145.95 | -3.77% |
| Bikaji Foods International Ltd. | ₹537.75 | ₹553.85 | -2.91% |
Other performers making it to the top five included the Central Bank of India, Adani Green Energy Ltd., and Cyient Ltd. Central Bank of India saw a solid 9% increase, closing at ₹48.3. Adani Green Energy Ltd. and Cyient Ltd. weren’t far behind, registering gains of 9.47% and 9.54% respectively. Adani Green Energy Ltd. ended the day at ₹1,123.75, while Cyient Ltd. closed at ₹2,189.15.
On the flip side, the index saw some laggards as well. Whirlpool of India Ltd. took the hardest hit, declining by almost 6.71% to close at ₹1321.05. KNR Constructions Ltd. lost over 5.51% of its value, ending the day at ₹269.85. Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., Delta Corp Ltd., and Bikaji Foods International Ltd. also saw significant drops in their stock prices, recording losses of 3.99%, 3.77%, and 2.91% respectively.
Overall, while the top performers like Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. brought cheer to investors, the underperformers led by Whirlpool of India Ltd. reminded the market of its inherent volatility. As the trading week continues, all eyes will be on these stocks and how they fare in the coming days.
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