On Wednesday Nifty 500 rose 0.76% to 22,851.20. 338 stocks advanced while 160 declined and 2 remained unchanged.
Castrol India emerged as the top performer, witnessing a significant surge of 13.54%, closing at ₹243.17, up from ₹214.18.
LIC owns an around 11% stake in Castrol India.
Top Gainers
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castrol India | ₹243.17 | ₹214.18 | 13.54% |
| Gujarat Pipavav Port | ₹230.5 | ₹212.92 | 8.26% |
| Mazagon Dock | ₹4684.55 | ₹4329.55 | 8.20% |
| MMTC | ₹85.66 | ₹79.26 | 8.07% |
| Cochin Shipyard | ₹2436.35 | ₹2260.65 | 7.77% |
Other notable gainers included Gujarat Pipavav Port and Mazagon Dock, which increased by 8.26% and 8.20%, respectively. These stocks were closely followed by MMTC and Cochin Shipyard, showcasing robust gains in their market values.
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Conversely, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings led the pack of decliners, falling by 6.03% to close at ₹1467.15, down from ₹1561.30.
Table 2: Bottom Five Performers
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholamandalam Financial Holdings | ₹1467.15 | ₹1561.30 | -6.03% |
| JK Paper | ₹600.85 | ₹633.75 | -5.19% |
| Sumitomo Chemical | ₹493.55 | ₹512.60 | -3.72% |
| Central Depository Services | ₹2319.65 | ₹2391.10 | -2.99% |
| Route Mobile | ₹1771.60 | ₹1816.70 | -2.48% |
JK Paper and Sumitomo Chemical also experienced notable declines, with reductions of 5.19% and 3.72%, respectively. Central Depository Services Ltd and Route Mobile fell 2.99% and 2.48% respectively to close out the top losers.
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