On Friday, the benchmark indices were trading in the red with the Sensex down around 200 points or 0.25% at 74,435, while the Nifty-50 was down around 22 points or 0.10% at 22,628. About 1,578 shares have advanced; 1,935 declined and 174 are unchanged on the BSE.
Top gainers and losers on the BSE Sensex index:
The top Sensex gainers were Bajaj Finance Ltd, Bajaj FinServ Ltd and Tata Steel Ltd while the top Sensex losers were Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, Larsen & Toubro Ltd and Bharti Airtel Ltd.
The indices in the broader markets were trading mixed with the BSE Mid-cap index up 0.35% and the BSE Small-Cap Index down 0.06%, respectively. The top mid-cap gainers were Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Supreme Industries Ltd. In contrast, AVT Natural Products Ltd and Rushil Decor Ltd were the top small-cap gainers.
The BSE Metals Index was the top gaining among the sectoral indices and the BSE Telecommunication Index was the top losing sector. The BSE Metals Index gained by 1.30%, up by Coal India Ltd and Steel Authority of India Ltd while the BSE Telecommunication Index is down by 0.85% dragged by RailTel Corporation Ltd and Tejas Networks Ltd.
In the pre-opening session, these three stocks were trending: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Gensol Engineering Ltd and Ajanta Pharma Ltd
On May 03, 2024, the below-listed low-priced stocks were locked in the upper circuit. Keep a watch on them for further movements:
| Sr. No | Company Name | LTP (Rs) | % Change in Price |
| 1 | Raj Television Network Ltd | 96.43 | 5 |
| 2 | Gujarat Petrosynthese Ltd | 93.3 | 5 |
| 3 | Arunjyoti Bio Ventures Ltd | 75.22 | 5 |
| 4 | GMR Power and Urban Infra Ltd | 70.58 | 5 |
| 5 | Sunil Industries Ltd | 66.84 | 5 |
| 6 | IITL Projects Ltd | 52.09 | 5 |
| 7 | Real Touch Finance Ltd | 50.4 | 5 |
| 8 | Zenlabs Ethica Ltd | 49.35 | 5 |
| 9 | SM Auto Stamping Ltd | 47.29 | 5 |
| 10 | United Leasing & Industries Ltd | 26.46 | 5 |
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.
Published on: May 3, 2024, 11:47 AM IST
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