Produced by: Prashun Talukdar
Indian equity benchmarks scaled their fresh all-time highs on Friday, led by gains in pharma and healthcare stocks. After hitting a lifetime high of 82,637, the 30-share BSE Sensex eventually settled 231 points or 0.28% up at 81,086. The broader NSE Nifty touched a record peak of 25,268 in intraday trade and later closed 84 points or 0.33% higher at 25,235. Stocks such as Tata Elxsi, Paytm, Bajaj Auto and Bajaj Finserv were among the top gainers on Nifty 200 during this week.
Tata Elxsi Ltd's stock was the top gainer this week in the Nifty 200 universe as the scrip soared 14.89% to Rs 8,000.7. The stock has zoomed 15.45% in the last one month.
One 97 Communications Ltd's (Paytm's parent) stock surged 12.32% this week to Rs 621.9 on NSE, and was among the top gainers in the Nifty 200 universe. In the last one month, the stock has gained 25.88%.
Bajaj Auto Ltd's stock was also among the top gainers in the Nifty 200 pack this week as it moved 9.86% higher to Rs 10,891.55 on NSE. The stock has surged 13.96% in the last one month.
Bajaj Finserv Ltd's stock jumped 9.68% to Rs 1,783.05 on NSE in the week ended on August 30 and was among the top gainers in the Nifty 200 universe. The stock has climbed 10.26% on a monthly basis.
Oil India Ltd's stock was also among the top gainers in the Nifty 200 universe this week as it rose 8.79% to Rs 741 on NSE. In the last one month, the stock has ascended by 27.67%. Shares of AU Small Finance Bank, LTIMindtree, IndiGo, Mankind Pharma and Alkem Laboratories also picked up pace on NSE 200 during the week.
Zydus Lifesciences Ltd's stock slumped 6.79% this week to Rs 1,127.9 on NSE, and was the top loser in the Nifty 200 pack. The stock has fallen 8.74% in the last one month.
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd's shares plunged 6.53% to Rs 1,007.4 on NSE this week, making the stock one of the top losers in the Nifty 200 universe. The scrip has slipped 4.23% in the last one month. During the week, shares of Adani Power, CG Power and Industrial Solutions, Varun Beverages, Marico and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders also saw sharp corrections on NSE 200.