NIFTY 50 largely rose 2.1% (+419 pts), closed at 20687 points, rose 5 days in a row, the best % gain in nearly 14 months, also hit a record high.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 120 (80%) closed higher. 67% of all NSE stocks ended higher, good for the market.
In terms of sectors, all sectors were up with gains from 0.2% to 3.6%. 5 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up 1.7%; Utilities was up 3.6%, the best performer, reflecting a more conservative market sentiment; Technology, Healthcare were up 0.2%, but already the worst performers.
● Adani Green Energy (ADANIGREEN) soared 9.5% (+$97.25) after a 3-day losing streak, closed at $1123.75, an 87-day high. The best performer but with average volume.
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● Hindustan Zinc (HINDZINC) jumped 5.9% (+$17.75), closed at $317.9, the best % gain in nearly 5 months, also a 31-day high, crossed above MA20, MA50 and MA200 ($301.57, $305.12, $304.94). The largest increase in volume.
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● Hindustan Petroleum (HINDPETRO) soared 9% (+$30.95), closed at $376.5, the best % gain in nearly 37 months, also hit a record high.
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● Eicher Motors (EICHERMOT) soared 7.4% (+$289.15), closed at $4180.35, the best % gain in more than 1.5 years, also hit a record high.
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● Ambuja Cements (AMBUJACEM) surged 7.4% (+$32.55), closed at $474.55, rose 5 days in a row, the best % gain in more than 14 months, also a 209-day high.
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● Lupin (LUPIN) largely retreated -2.8% (-$36.1) after a 5-day winning streak, closed at $1260.55, the worst % loss in more than 9 months. The worst performer with a slight increase in volume.
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