On Wednesday, Nifty 500 fell 0.17% to 23,748.90. 245 stocks gained while 249 declined and 1 remained unchanged.
Leading the pack of top performers was CCL Products India, which saw a whopping 15.28% increase in its stock price. The stock closed at ₹832.0, a significant jump from its last close at ₹721.7.
Not far behind was Piramal Pharma, which registered a 10.32% increase. The stock closed at ₹213.03, up from its previous close at ₹193.1.
Another notable gainer was Jubilant Ingrevia, which saw a 10.18% rise in its stock price. The stock ended the day at ₹742.35, compared to its last close at ₹673.75.
Mazagon Dock and BEML also had a strong session, gaining by 7.19% and 6.65% respectively. Defence stocks gained after the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved major procurements worth ₹1.44 lakh crore for the Indian Armed Forces.
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| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCL Products India | ₹832.0 | ₹721.7 | 15.28% |
| Piramal Pharma | ₹213.03 | ₹193.1 | 10.32% |
| Jubilant Ingrevia | ₹742.35 | ₹673.75 | 10.18% |
| Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders | ₹4774.8 | ₹4454.5 | 7.19% |
| BEML | ₹4106.7 | ₹3850.75 | 6.65% |
On the other hand, Oil India was the biggest loser of the day, with a 6.52% decrease in its stock price. The stock closed at ₹682.25, down from its previous close at INR 729.85.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil India | ₹682.25 | ₹729.85 | -6.52% |
| General Insurance Corporation of India | ₹397.85 | ₹421.65 | -5.64% |
| KSB | ₹880.15 | ₹927.15 | -5.07% |
| RBL Bank | ₹216.9 | ₹226.04 | -4.04% |
| Godfrey Phillips India | ₹6368.85 | ₹6635.75 | -4.02% |
General Insurance Corporation of India also experienced a significant dip, with a 5.64% decrease in its stock price. The stock ended the day at ₹397.85, down from its last close at ₹421.65.
Other notable losers included KSB, RBL Bank and Godfrey Phillips India which saw a decrease of 5.07%, 4.04% and 4.02% in their stock prices, respectively.
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