Friday’s trading session witnessed a mixed bag of performances in the NIFTY 500 index. Among the top performers, The New India Assurance, and Natco Pharma stole the show, while Gujarat Gas Ltd. faced a significant dip.
The New India Assurance emerged as a star performer with a whopping 15.59% increase, closing at ₹285.85, a significant jump from its last close at ₹247.30. The stock demonstrated a robust performance, leaving investors with a smile.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natco Pharma Ltd. | ₹1026.5 | ₹887.1 | 15.71% |
| The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. | ₹285.85 | ₹247.3 | 15.59% |
| Rain Industries Ltd. | ₹201.1 | ₹180.8 | 11.23% |
| General Insurance Corporation of India | ₹421.0 | ₹385.35 | 9.25% |
| Data Patterns (India) Ltd. | ₹2018.0 | ₹1854.65 | 8.81% |
Following closely, Natco Pharma also had a day in the sun with a 15.71% rise. The stock closed at ₹1026.5, a substantial increase from its last close at ₹887.10. The pharmaceutical company’s stock showed a healthy uptrend, adding to the day’s market cheer.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Gas Ltd. | ₹544.0 | ₹580.85 | -6.34% |
| Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd. | ₹468.1 | ₹492.1 | -4.88% |
| FDC Ltd. | ₹434.7 | ₹453.9 | -4.23% |
| RHI Magnesita India Ltd. | ₹640.2 | ₹663.9 | -3.57% |
| SJVN Ltd. | ₹120.5 | ₹124.95 | -3.56% |
However, not all stocks share the same fate. Gujarat Gas Ltd. took a hit with a 6.34% decrease in its stock price, closing at ₹544.00, down from its last close at ₹580.85. The dip in the stock price left investors with a bitter taste.
Other stocks that faced the heat included Poonawalla Fincorp Ltd. and FDC Ltd., with a decrease of 4.88% and 4.23% in their stock prices respectively. RHI Magnesita India Ltd. and SJVN Ltd. also ended the day in the red, with a decrease of 3.57% and 3.56% respectively in their stock prices.
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