Page 24 - Stock Market Trading

Cement shares in focus: Ramco, Dalmia Bharat, Shree, JK, ACC gain up to 5%

At 12:07 PM on Wednesday, the Nifty Cement index was up 1.3 per cent at 15,057.10, compared to a 0.24 per cent decline in the NSE benchmark Nifty 50.

Groww falls nearly 4% after two block trades; most active stock on NSE

Groww Stock: According to data compiled by Bloomberg, about 126.2 million shares of the stockbroking company changed hands in two block trades.

Buzzing stock: IDBI Bank extends rally to 5th day, jumps 5% on huge volume

IDBI Bank said there is no undisclosed/price sensitive information or any impending announcement that needs to be informed to the stock exchanges at this point of time.

Hindustan Zinc up 5% as Jefferies sees earnings boost on firm metal prices

Hindustan Zinc stock: Jefferies has raised the target price to ₹750 from ₹660 and retained a 'Buy' rating. The target implies an upside of 26 per cent from the previous close of ₹592.60.

Pharma shares shine: Divi's, Laurus hit new highs; zoom up to 91% in FY27

India's CRDMO sector growth rebounded to 19% YoY in Q1FY27 versus just 9% YoY in the March 2026 quarter, marking the highest growth level since the December 2024 quarter, notes Jefferies.

Eternal hits 10-month high; here's why stock zoomed 56% from March low

Eternal share price: The stock price of a food delivery (FD) and quick commerce (QC) platform company quoted at its highest level since October 2025.

Paytm zooms 81% from March low; hits highest level since December 2021

In the past month, the stock price of Paytm outperformed the market by surging 39 per cent from a level of ₹1,236.20 on July 24, 2026.

Federal Bank slips 4% as lender clarifies on Jana SFB acquisition

Federal Bank shares fell 4 per cent after it issued a clarification on reports that it may acquire a controlling stake in Jana Small Finance Bank.

Higher crude oil prices risk demand destruction, says Mirae Asset Sharekhan

The main source of uncertainty remains the US-Iran standoff and the continuing disruption around the Strait of Hormuz.

Mukul Agrawal portfolio stock Apollo Pipes zooms 163% from 52-week low

Apollo Pipes management expects a strong recovery over the remainder of FY27E, supported by the Varanasi plant ramp-up, post-monsoon demand recovery and stabilisation in PVC resin price.

Nitin Spinners: This textile stock hit new high, zoomed 104% from Jan low

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, Nitin Spinners outperformed the market by surging 96 per cent, compared to a 9.3 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

Fertiliser stocks jump up to 14% as Russia signals higher supplies to India

Among the basket, Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore rose the most, rallying over 14 per cent to an intra-day high of ₹894.

Vodafone Idea surges 5% in weak market on huge volume; here's why

According to reports, Vodafone Idea is in the final stages of closing debt funding from a State Bank of India (SBI)-led consortium of public sector banks.

PVR Inox rallies 4%, hits 52-week high on share buyback plan

The meeting of the PVR Inox board of directors is scheduled for August 31, 2026, to consider and approve, among other things, a proposal for the buyback of the company's equity shares.

Sunshine Pictures shares make decent debut, list at 10% premium

Sunshine Pictures shares opened at ₹395.90 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), up ₹35.90, or 9.97 per cent, over the IPO issue price of ₹360.

Hindustan Copper cracks 7% as govt OFS opens; floor price at 10% discount

Hindustan Copper OFS: The government has fixed the floor price of ₹514 a share, implying a discount of 10.4 per cent from the previous close of ₹574.15 on the NSE.

Skyways Air vs Symbiotec vs Hy-Tech: Analysts pick their top IPO bet

Symbiotec Pharmalab stands out as the preferred long-term pick, backed by SBI Securities' 'Subscribe' rating and Master Capital's positive view on its specialised business.

Equity investing: Why allocation matters more than what you buy

The first principle of allocation is, 'Invest first, investigate later,' said Harini Dedhia, fund manager at Tamohara.

Buzzing stocks: Ratnamani, Quadrant, Shanthi Gears zoom up to 42% in 2 days

In the past two trading days, Shanthi Gears zoomed 42% after Tube Investments of India acquired 2.06 million equity shares via block deal on Friday, August 21, 2026.

BLS International Services tanks 13% on huge volume, nears 52-week low

Till 01:38 PM on Monday, a combined 20.92 million equity shares representing 5 per cent of the total equity of BLS International changed hands on the NSE and BSE.