The NIFTY 500 index experienced varied performances on Thursday, with JUSTDIAL and Hitachi Energy standing out as the top gainers, whereas Sterlite Technologies and Indraprastha Gas Limited were at the forefront of the market’s downturn.
JUSTDIAL took the lead with an impressive surge of 13.27%, with its stock price reaching ₹1009.35, up significantly from its previous close of ₹891.10. The massive surge came as the company posted its results for the quarter ended March.
Following closely, Hitachi Energy showcased notable growth, with its stock price increasing by 9.61% to ₹8288.55, rising from its last close of ₹7562.15.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTDIAL | ₹1009.35 | ₹891.1 | 13.27% |
| Hitachi Energy | ₹8288.55 | ₹7562.15 | 9.61% |
| Mastek | ₹2794.15 | ₹2582.6 | 8.19% |
| 360One | ₹799.4 | ₹750.8 | 6.47% |
| Quess Corp | ₹626.0 | ₹593.8 | 5.42% |
Other noteworthy gainers included Mastek, with an 8.19% gain; 360One, which rose by 6.47%; and Quess Corp, with a 5.42% increase.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterlite Technologies (STLTECH) | ₹129.95 | ₹142.25 | -8.65% |
| Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) | ₹437.3 | ₹462.7 | -5.49% |
| Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) | ₹350.05 | ₹368.45 | -4.99% |
| Max Healthcare Institute | ₹778.1 | ₹817.95 | -4.87% |
| Schneider Electric Infrastructure | ₹756.2 | ₹794.8 | -4.86% |
Conversely, Sterlite Technologies faced significant challenges, witnessing the largest decrease of 8.65%, bringing its stock price down to ₹129.95 from ₹142.25.
Indraprastha Gas Limited also encountered a tough trading day, with its stock price decreasing by 5.49% to ₹437.30, down from its previous close of ₹462.70.
Additional stocks that encountered declines included Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company (SPARC) with a 4.99% drop, Max Healthcare Institute with a 4.87% fall, and Schneider Electric Infrastructure with a 4.86% decrease.
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