Today’s trading session witnessed a mixed bag of performances on India’s NIFTY 500 index. The top gainers and losers presented an interesting contrast, with IRFC Ltd. and NLC India Ltd. leading the bull run, while Hindalco Industries Ltd. and Paytm bore the brunt of the bear market.
The star performer of the day was IRFC Ltd., which saw a significant surge of 15.42% from its last close, with its current price standing at ₹153.45.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRFC Ltd. | ₹153.45 | ₹132.95 | 15.42% |
| NLC India Ltd. | ₹241.4 | ₹213.75 | 12.94% |
| Borosil Renewables Ltd. | ₹540.1 | ₹490.5 | 10.11% |
| Aegis Logistics Ltd. | ₹398.9 | ₹365.55 | 9.12% |
| Redington Ltd. | ₹199.05 | ₹182.65 | 8.98% |
Not far behind was NLC India Ltd., which registered a substantial growth of 12.94%. The stock closed at ₹241.40, marking a significant leap from its previous close.
Other notable performers included Borosil Renewables Ltd., Aegis Logistics Ltd., and Redington Ltd., which posted gains of 10.11%, 9.12%, and 8.98% respectively.
On the flip side, Hindalco Industries Ltd. emerged as the biggest loser, with a decline of 12.42%. The stock closed at ₹510.10, a significant drop from its last close.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. | ₹510.10 | ₹582.45 | -12.42% |
| Paytm | ₹380.15 | ₹422.2 | -9.96% |
| Elgi Equipments Ltd. | ₹613.25 | ₹679.4 | -9.74% |
| HEG Ltd. | ₹1631.05 | ₹1762.1 | -7.44% |
| KPIT Technologies Ltd. | ₹1588.6 | ₹1708.0 | -6.99% |
Following closely was Paytm, which saw a decrease of 9.96%, closing at ₹380.15. Other stocks that faced a downturn included Elgi Equipments Ltd., HEG Ltd., and KPIT Technologies Ltd., with losses of 9.74%, 7.44%, and 6.99% respectively.
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