The 30-share pack Sensex shed merely 17.43 points or 0.03 per cent to close at 58,279.48. Its broader peer NSE Nifty fell 15.70 points or 0.09 per cent to 17,362.10. BSE midcap and smallcap indices underperformed, settling in the red.
Vodafone Idea continued to rally in the absence of any negative development. Zen Technologies continued to hit upper circuit, once again, whereas
continued its free fall. Investors booked profits in realty players.
Here is a look at some of the biggest movers and shakers of Tuesday’s session:
TOP GAINERS OF THE DAY
Vodafone India: The cash strapped telecom player rallied 15 per cent to Rs 8.28 after the company expressed hopes to get the necessary support to address all structural issues from the government and positivity in the annual report.
Neogen Chemicals: The speciality chemical player soared 13 per cent to Rs 1,100.35 after the company informed that the Phase I commercial operations for manufacturing of organic chemicals commenced at full scale successfully at Dahej.
Dish TV: The broadcasting and cable TV company zoomed 13 per cent to Rs 15.54 after the legal notice from YES Bank. The private lender has asked the company to remove five directors in the company, including managing director Jawahar Lal Goel. YES Bank currently holds 25.63 per cent stake in the company.
Zen Technologies: The smallcap defence player has been much in demand over the multi-billion order wins worth more than Rs 250 crore from Indian Air Force and other players. The scrip hit the upper circuit of 10 per cent to Rs 186.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation: The railway player gained 9 per cent to Rs 3,288.65 as the economy is opening up after the pandemic and people are booking more tickets on the back of fast-paced vaccination drives. The buzz of the stock split has also boosted sentiment.
Panacea Biotech: The biotechnology firm advanced 9 per cent to Rs 320.05 after it announced it will supply the first shipment of the second component of Sputnik V vaccine produced in India.
TOP LOSERS OF THE DAY
Ujjivan Financial Services: The NBFC tanked 10 per cent to Rs 137.70, its new 52-week low, continuing its free fall after the exit of multiple board members and management executives at the company.
Liberty Shoes: The footwear maker shed 7 per cent to Rs 198.40 as investors booked profits in the company after a sharp 25 per cent rally in the last one week. The technical set up of the company was not supportive either.
Triveni Turbine: The heavy electrical equipment player declined 6 per cent to Rs 139.05 after the company announced to terminate its joint venture with DI Netherlands BV and Baker Hughes. The company will acquire the business for about Rs 8 crore.
Realty Stocks: Real Estate counters witnessed sharp profit booking after a strong recent rally. Realty stocks have remained much in demand off late. Shares of Sobha and Prestige Estate fell 6 per cent each to Rs 766.70 and Rs 451.25, respectively.
