Newsmakers: SBI, IRCTC, IRB Infra, Asian Paints and Axis Bank among top 10 stocks that moved most on October 27
The Indian markets gave up its intraday gain to close on a negative note on Wednesday. The BSE Sensex declined 206.93 points or 0.34 percent to close at Rs 61143.33; while Nifty50 tumbled 57.45 points or 0.31 percent to settle the day at Rs 18,210.95. The metal, banks and financial stocks over powered the other positive index to drag the markets in the red zone at the close. Here is a list of 10 buzzing stocks to watch out for:
State Bank of India (SBI) - Up 1.28%
The shares of the State Bank of India (SBI) closed the day with a gain of 6.55 points or 1.28 percent at Rs 519.15 on BSE. While on NSE it settled at Rs 518.00, up by 5.45 points or 1.06 percent.
Tatva Chintan: Up 3.59%
The shares of Tatva Chintan Pharma Chem Ltd closed at Rs 2638.00, up by 91.40 points or 3.59 percent on BSE. While on NSE it settled the day at Rs 2,644.00, up by 84.10 points or 3.29 percent.
Asian Paints - Up 4.42%
The shares of the company closed at Rs 3094.20, up by 131.05 points or 4.42 percent on BSE. While on NSE the stock settled the day at Rs 3,092.15, up by 122.35 points or 4.12 percent.
Zensar Technologies: Up 6.78%
The shares of the company gained 30.50 points or 6.78 percent to settle the day at Rs 480.60 on BSE. While on NSE it closed at Rs 477.10, up by 27.50 points or 6.12 percent. The software company has reported a consolidated profit of Rs 96 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. It had posted a profit of Rs 2.3 crore in the previous quarter ended June 30, 2021.
IRCTC: Down 1.43%
The shares of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd settled the day at Rs 4129.05, down by 59.85 points or 1.43 percent on BSE. While on NSE, it closed at Rs 4,125.00, down by 64.50 points or 1.54 percent.
Axis Bank: Down 6.52%
The shares of the bank closed at Rs 787.35, down by 54.90 points or 6.52 percent on BSE. While on NSE it settled the day at Rs 787.35, down by 54.55 points or 6.48 percent. The private lender Axis Bank reported a 86% YoY rise in the profits at Rs 3,133 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. It had posted a profit of Rs 1,683 crore in the year-ago quarter.
Bajaj Finance: Down 4.70%
The shares of the company settled the day in red at Rs 7480.35, down by 368.80 points or 4.70 percent on BSE. While on NSE, it closed at Rs 7,478.00, down by 377.65 points or 4.81 percent. The leading non-banking finance company Bajaj Finance has reported a 53% YoY rise in the consolidated profit at Rs 1,481 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. It has posted a profit of Rs 965 crore in the year-ago quarter.
Cipla: Up 1.51%
The shares of the company closed at Rs 921.20, up by 13.70 points or 1.51 percent on NSE. While on BSE it closed at Rs 920.85, up by 13.55 points or 1.49 percent. Drug major Cipla reported a 7.5% YoY rise in the consolidated profit at Rs 709 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. It had posted a profit of Rs 659 crore in the year-ago quarter.
IRB Infrastructure: Down 9.99%
The shares of the company closed at Rs 265.00, down by 29.40 points or 9.99 percent on BSE. While on NSE it closed at Rs 263.15, down by 29.20 points or 9.99 percent. The highway construction company has reported a consolidated profit of Rs 42 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. It had posted a loss of Rs 20 crore in the year-ago quarter.
Torrent Pharma: Down 4.49%
The shares of the company fell by 132.25 points or 4.49 percent to settle the day low at Rs 2,812.00 on NSE. While on BSE it ended at Rs 2819.20, down by 123.10 points or 4.18 percent. The pharmaceutical company has reported a 2% YoY rise in the profits at Rs 316 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. It had posted a profit of Rs 310 crore in the year-ago quarter.