Indian headline indices initially opened lower in today’s trading session but managed to recover and trade flat, primarily driven by significant gains in the IT sector stocks. Investor optimism was particularly noticeable in small-cap stocks, with the BSE Small-cap Index outperforming the main indices by a wide margin.
At 10:45 am, the BSE Sensex edged up by 0.01% reaching a level of 73,907. The Nifty 50 index edged down by 0.04% to the 22,442 level. On the Sensex, Tech Mahindra, HCL Technologies and Tata Consultancy Services were among the top gainers, whereas Nestle India, Bajaj Finserv and IndusInd Bank were among the market draggers.
Some of the noteworthy volume movers are as follows:
Tube Investments of India Ltd experienced a remarkable 84-fold surge in trading volume, with its shares declining around 1% to reach an intraday low of Rs 3,718 per share on the BSE. The company operates across three main verticals including engineering, metal formed products, and bicycles. It stands as one of India’s premier manufacturers, supplying a diverse range of products to key industries including automotive, railway, construction, mining, agriculture, among others.
Today, shares of Motherson Sumi Wiring India Ltd saw a 22-fold increase in trading volume, trading modestly higher and reaching an intraday high of Rs 69.16 per share on the BSE. The company is a joint venture with Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., a renowned global leader in the manufacturing of wiring harnesses, harness components, and various electric wires.
AAVAS Financiers Ltd witnessed a notable surge in trading volume, with its shares trading marginally higher around Rs 1,419 per share on the BSE. The company is registered as a housing finance company and specializes in providing housing loans to customers belonging to the low and middle-income segments in semi-urban and rural areas.
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: Apr 3, 2024, 11:33 AM IST
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