The NIFTY 500 index witnessed a mixed bag of performances on Monday, with Allcargo Logistics Ltd. leading the pack of top gainers, while The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. was the biggest laggard.
Allcargo Logistics Ltd. emerged as the star performer, with its stock price surging by a whopping 13.73% to close at ₹85.30. The stock had ended the previous trading session at ₹75.00.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allcargo Logistics Ltd. | ₹85.3 | ₹75.0 | 13.73% |
| Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. | ₹192.65 | ₹178.5 | 7.93% |
| EID Parry India Ltd. | ₹637.95 | ₹599.55 | 6.4% |
| Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd. | ₹386.1 | ₹364.1 | 6.04% |
| Home First Finance Company India Ltd. | ₹928.9 | ₹882.9 | 5.21% |
Following closely was Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., which saw its stock price climb 7.93% to ₹192.65, up from its last close at ₹178.50. EID Parry India Ltd. also had a strong showing, with its stock price increasing by 6.40% to ₹637.95, compared to its last close at ₹599.55.
Other notable gainers included Gujarat Ambuja Exports Ltd. and Home First Finance Company India Ltd., which saw their stock prices rise by 6.04% and 5.21% to close at ₹386.10 and ₹928.90 respectively.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. | ₹279.3 | ₹296.45 | -5.79% |
| Federal Bank Ltd. | ₹154.4 | ₹162.95 | -5.25% |
| Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. | ₹273.2 | ₹286.1 | -4.51% |
| BEML Ltd. | ₹3011.0 | ₹3141.15 | -4.14% |
| General Insurance Corporation of India | ₹407.55 | ₹424.45 | -3.98% |
On the flip side, The New India Assurance Co. Ltd. was the biggest loser, with its stock price plunging by 5.79% to ₹279.30, down from its last close at ₹296.45.
Federal Bank Ltd. also had a rough day, with its stock price falling by 5.25% to ₹154.40, compared to its last close at ₹162.95. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd. saw its stock price decrease by 4.51% to ₹273.20, down from its last close at ₹286.10.
Other stocks that ended in the red included BEML Ltd. and General Insurance Corporation of India, which saw their stock prices drop by 4.14% and 3.98% to close at ₹3011.00 and ₹407.55 respectively.
On February 20, Indian benchmark indices continued their upward trend for the sixth consecutive session, with Nifty breaching the 22,200 mark for the first time.
At the close, the Sensex surged by 349.24 points or 0.48% to reach 73,057.40, while the Nifty climbed by 74.70 points or 0.34% to reach 22,197.00. Among the sectors, banking, media, power, and realty sectors saw gains of 0.8-2%, while the auto, IT, and metal sectors experienced a decline of nearly 1% each.
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