Ashok Leyland leads gainers in 'A' group

NHPC, Idea Cellular, Bhushan Steel and Jain Irrigation Systems are among the other gainers.

Commercial vehicles maker Ashok Leyland jumped 5.44% to Rs 40.70 after the company announced during trading hours today, 9 September 2014, that it received orders for 4,000 buses worth Rs 1500 crore from state transport undertakings. The stock hit a high of Rs 41.30, which is also a record high for the counter. The stock topped the gainers in the BSE's 'A' group.

State-run hydro-power utility NHPC galloped 5.14% to Rs 22.50. The stock was second biggest gainer in 'A' group.

Telecom operator Idea Cellular spurted 5.05% to Rs 174.75. The stock was third biggest gainer in 'A' group.

Bhushan Steel hit an upper circuit limit of 5% at Rs 116.65. The stock was fourth biggest gainer in 'A' group.

Micro-irrigation products maker Jain Irrigation Systems rose 4.83% to Rs 93.40 on bargain hunting after the stock fell 7.38% in the preceding four trading sessions to Rs 89.10 on 8 September 2014, from a recent high of Rs 96.20 on 2 September 2014. The stock was fifth biggest gainer in 'A' group.

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