Produced by: Prashun Talukdar
Indian equity benchmarks snapped their sharp three-day losing run to settle higher on Friday, led by gains in financials, automobile, metal, state-owned lenders and energy stocks. During the week, stocks such as IRFC, Rail Vikas Nigam, ONGC and Polycab India were among the top gainers on Nifty 200.
Indian Railway Finance Corporation's (IRFC's) stock was the top gainer this week in the Nifty 200 universe as the scrip soared 49.98% to Rs 160.25 on NSE. In the last one month, the stock has zoomed 69.85%.
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd's (RVNL's) stock surged 45.77% this week to Rs 291.25 on NSE, and was among the top gainers in the Nifty 200 universe. In the last one month, the stock has jumped 59.5%.
ONGC's stock was also among the top gainers in the Nifty 200 pack this week as it moved 14.26% higher to Rs 242.05 on NSE. In the last one month, the stock has gained 26.63%.
Polycab India's stock jumped 14.03% to Rs 4,422.7 on NSE in the week ended on January 19, and was among the top gainers in the Nifty 200 universe. On a monthly basis, the stock has fallen 22.12%.
One97 Communications's stock (Paytm's parent) was also among the top gainers in the Nifty 200 universe this week as it climbed 12.96% to Rs 773.6 on NSE. In the last one month, the stock has risen 25.63%. Shares of BHEL, Bank of India, Indian Oil Corporation, Tech Mahindra and Infosys also picked up pace during the week.
FSN E-Commerce Ventures' stock (Nykaa's parent) crashed 10.98% this week to Rs 172.35 on NSE, and was one of the top losers in the Nifty 200 pack. In the last one month, the stock has moved 1.06% lower.
HDFC Bank shares slumped 10.39% to Rs 1,470.65 on NSE this week, making the stock one of the top losers in the Nifty 200 universe. In the last one month, the scrip has declined 11.03%. Adani Energy Solutions, ICICI Prudential, Adani Green, Prestige Estates and AU Small Finance Bank also saw sharp corrections during the week.