The Indian stock markets had a positive start to the week after the general election on 20th May, with the benchmark NIFTY 50 index closing at 22,529, up 0.12%. The BSE SENSEX also ended marginally higher at 73,953, down 0.071%, 52.63 points. Both indices saw volatile trading action, with the NIFTY 50 swinging between 22,404.55 and 22,591.10, while the SENSEX moved within a range of 73,762.37 to 74,189.19 during the session.
Lets Look at some of the top stocks today.
Hindustan Zinc Ltd
Hindustan Zinc emerged as the top gainer on the day, surging an impressive 19.99% to close at Rs 743.60. The stock touched an intraday high of Rs 743.60 and a low of Rs 625.10, reflecting the significant trading interest. With a market capitalization of 3.14 trillion INR and an average trading volume of 7.06 million shares, Hindustan Zinc’s rally stood out amidst the broader market movement.
Housing And Urban Development Corp Ltd (HUDCO)
Shares of HUDCO witnessed a sharp upswing, climbing 10.34% to settle at Rs 269.90. The stock traded within a range of Rs 240.05 to Rs 273.95 during the session. HUDCO’s market capitalization currently stands at 541.41 billion INR, with an average daily trading volume of 17.19 million shares.
SJVN Ltd
SJVN Ltd joined the list of top gainers, rising 10.17% to close at Rs 148.40. The stock oscillated between Rs 133.50 and Rs 151.20 throughout the day. With a market capitalization of 582.63 billion INR and an average trading volume of 17.47 million shares, SJVN Ltd’s performance added to the positive sentiment.
Balkrishna Industries Ltd
Balkrishna Industries Ltd witnessed a significant surge of 9.27%, ending the session at Rs 3,057.00. The stock explored an intraday range of Rs 2,866.40 to Rs 3,174.30. Balkrishna Industries Ltd boasts a market capitalization of 589.73 billion INR and an average trading volume of 278.51 thousand shares.
Star Cement Ltd
Star Cement Ltd jumped 6.81% to close at Rs 240.90. The stock traded within a range of Rs 225.00 to Rs 246.80 during the day. With a market capitalization of 98.86 billion INR and an average trading volume of 434.32 thousand shares, Star Cement Ltd contributed to the market’s upward momentum.
Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd
Sudarshan Chemical Industries Ltd rallied 8.54% to end at Rs 838.00. The stock fluctuated between Rs 831.05 and Rs 893.25 throughout the trading session. The company has a market capitalization of 57.83 billion INR and an average trading volume of 503.75 thousand shares.
Vedanta Ltd and Adani Power Ltd
Vedanta Ltd and Adani Power Ltd also featured among the top gainers, rising 7.04% and 7.61%, respectively. Vedanta closed at Rs 490.90, trading within a range of Rs 463.00 to Rs 493.90, while Adani Power ended at Rs 683.00, moving between Rs 627.00 and Rs 692.35 during the day.
Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd, Indian Bank
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd climbed 6.80% to Rs 282.00, exploring an intraday range of Rs 263.50 to Rs 286.95. Indian Bank also witnessed a 6.14% increase, closing at Rs 573.20 after fluctuating between Rs 534.00 and Rs 580.00.
