Brightcom Group and Policybazaar emerged as the top gainers, while several other stocks faced a decline.
Brightcom Group led the top gainers with a significant rise of 12.57%, closing at ₹20.15.
Policybazaar followed with a 10.24% increase, closing at ₹1,002.40. Other top performers included Ratnamani Metals & Tubes, Godfrey Phillips India, and Vardhman Textiles, with gains of 10.13%, 9.22%, and 8.39%, respectively.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightcom Group Ltd. | ₹20.15 | ₹17.9 | 12.57% |
| Policybazaar | ₹1002.4 | ₹909.25 | 10.24% |
| Ratnamani Metals & Tubes Ltd. | ₹3574.45 | ₹3245.7 | 10.13% |
| Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. | ₹2459.95 | ₹2252.35 | 9.22% |
| Vardhman Textiles Ltd. | ₹427.8 | ₹394.7 | 8.39% |
On the downside, Metro Brands was the biggest loser, with a 4.83% decrease in its stock price. Rekha Jhunjhunwala owns a 9.60% stake in the company.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Brands Ltd. | ₹1096.4 | ₹1152.0 | -4.83% |
| Vaibhav Global Ltd. | ₹496.6 | ₹521.55 | -4.78% |
| Kalyan Jewellers India Ltd. | ₹350.2 | ₹367.4 | -4.68% |
| Larsen & Toubro Ltd. | ₹3479.75 | ₹3633.3 | -4.23% |
| Jyothy Labs Ltd. | ₹515.15 | ₹535.65 | -3.83% |
Vaibhav Global, Kalyan Jewellers India, Larsen & Toubro, and Jyothy Labs also faced declines, with their stock prices dropping by 4.78%, 4.68%, 4.23%, and 3.83%, respectively.
On Wednesday, the Nifty 50 and Sensex experienced strong gains. The Nifty 50 closed at 21,725.70, up 204 points or 0.95%, while the Sensex gained 612 points or 0.86%, closing at 71,752.11. Both the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices hit fresh record highs during the session, reaching 38,797.4 and 45,763.05, respectively. The BSE Midcap index closed 1.57% higher at 38,774.50, while the Smallcap index settled with a gain of 1.83% at 45,722.58.
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