Although today’s trading session started positively, domestic indices suddenly experienced a sharp decline, albeit managing a partial recovery afterward. Losses in the metals, banks, and financial services sectors influenced overall market sentiment, leading to heightened volatility.
At 11:05 am, the BSE Sensex fell 0.21% reaching a level of 71,862. The Nifty 50 index declined 0.20% to the 21,773 level. On the Sensex, Maruti Suzuki, Nestle India and Bajaj Finance were among the top gainers, whereas Tata Motors, Tata Steel and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries were among the market draggers.
Some of the noteworthy volume movers are as follows:
APL Apollo Tubes Ltd witnessed a seven-fold surge in trading volume but saw a decline of around 3%, reaching an intraday low of Rs 1,501 per share on the BSE. The company, a major producer of structural steel tubes in India, offers a range of products including Apollo Structural, Apollo Standard, Apollo Exclusive, Apollo Galv, Apollo Tricoat, Apollo Concept, and Apollo Z. Operating multiple manufacturing facilities, it manufactures over 1,500 varieties of pipes.
Eicher Motors Ltd saw a significant rise in trading volume, with around 7 times surge, indicating strong buying interest despite market weakness. The stock climbed more than 5% to reach an intraday high of Rs 3,938 per share on the BSE. Eicher Motors is a prominent player in the Indian automobile industry and holds the global leadership position in middleweight motorcycles. It is renowned as the owner of the iconic Royal Enfield brand.
Shares of Magellanic Cloud Ltd witnessed a notable surge in trading volume and rebounded from initial losses, hitting a temporary upper circuit of 5% at Rs 481.15 per share on the BSE. The company specializes in IT services, offering software development, consulting, and human resource business solutions.
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: Mar 20, 2024, 11:54 AM IST
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