Friday’s trading session in the Indian stock market showcased a dynamic range of performances, with UCO Bank leading the surge among the top gainers in the NIFTY 500 index, while UPL faced a significant downturn, marking it as the day’s biggest loser.
UCO Bank stood out with a remarkable 14.24% increase, closing at ₹57.75.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCO Bank | ₹57.75 | ₹50.55 | 14.24% |
| Indian Overseas Bank | ₹62.65 | ₹56.15 | 11.58% |
| The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. | ₹265.65 | ₹242.1 | 9.73% |
| MMTC Ltd. | ₹92.2 | ₹84.15 | 9.57% |
| General Insurance Corporation of India | ₹408.65 | ₹377.2 | 8.34% |
Indian Overseas Bank and The New India Assurance Co. followed with significant gains of 11.58% and 9.73%. MMTC and General Insurance Corporation of India also featured among the top performers with increases of 9.57% and 8.34%, respectively.
Conversely, UPL Ltd. experienced a sharp decline of 11.18%, closing at ₹474.00.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPL Ltd. | ₹474.0 | ₹533.65 | -11.18% |
| One97 Communications Ltd. (Paytm) | ₹438.5 | ₹487.2 | -10.0% |
| Bank of India | ₹138.6 | ₹151.55 | -8.55% |
| Engineers India Ltd. | ₹244.25 | ₹261.35 | -6.54% |
| Devyani International Ltd. | ₹162.25 | ₹173.0 | -6.21% |
Paytm and Bank of India also faced significant setbacks, with their stock prices dropping by 10.0% and 8.55%. Engineers India and Devyani International rounded out the list of top losers with declines of 6.54% and 6.21%, respectively.
The Indian benchmark indices closed lower, retracting from their intraday highs. The Sensex ended down 354.21 points or 0.49% at 71,731.42, while the Nifty closed down 82.10 points or 0.38% at 21,771.70. Consumer Durables, Financial Services, FMCG, and Banks were among the sectors experiencing significant losses. Additionally, broader markets saw a sell-off, with many indices closing in negative territory.
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