Top gainers today: HFCL at ₹116.03 up 8.34%, Syngene at ₹467.65 up 8.21%, Gujarat Fluorochem at ₹3,602.00 up 7.16%
The Indian stock market witnessed a turbulent session today as crude prices surged above $120 per barrel, triggering a broad sell-off. The Nifty 50 index slipped below the 23,900 mark, closing at 23,997.55, down 0.74%. Despite the overall bearish sentiment, a few stocks managed to buck the trend. HFCL, Syngene, and Fluorochem emerged as the top gainers, with HFCL leading the pack with an 8.34% increase.
Top performers today
HFCL saw a significant rise, opening at ₹106.80 and closing at ₹116.03, marking an 8.34% gain. The stock reached a high of ₹119.50 during the session. Syngene followed closely, opening at ₹431.95 and closing at ₹467.65, up 8.21%. The stock hit a high of ₹518.55, showcasing strong performance in the pharma sector.
Fluorochem also performed well, with a 7.16% increase from its opening price of ₹3,347.20 to a current level of ₹3,602.00. The company’s shares peaked at ₹3,624.00. DCMShriram, despite opening at zero, closed at ₹1,227.50, showing a 5.38% gain, while Newgen’s shares rose 5.33%, closing at ₹505.75 from an opening of ₹479.90.
Sectoral patterns
In addition to the top performers, Bajaj Auto, a key player in the auto sector, saw its shares rise by 4.72%, closing at ₹9,994.00. Afcons and Elecon, both from the industrial sector, gained 4.06% and 3.77% respectively. Afcons closed at ₹339.70, while Elecon ended the session at ₹506.65. Nuvoco and Cohance, both from the materials sector, also posted gains, with Nuvoco up 3.45% and Cohance up 3.36%.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HFCL | 106.80 | 119.50 | 106.80 | 116.03 | +8.34% |
| Syngene | 431.95 | 518.55 | 429.90 | 467.65 | +8.21% |
| Fluorochem | 3,347.20 | 3,624.00 | 3,345.10 | 3,602.00 | +7.16% |
| DCMShriram | 0.00 | 1,260.00 | 1,162.50 | 1,227.50 | +5.38% |
| Newgen | 479.90 | 534.00 | 475.80 | 505.75 | +5.33% |
| Bajaj Auto | 9,515.00 | 10,045.00 | 9,355.00 | 9,994.00 | +4.72% |
| Afcons | 324.15 | 342.00 | 324.10 | 339.70 | +4.06% |
| Elecon | 487.00 | 509.60 | 481.30 | 506.65 | +3.77% |
| Nuvoco | 285.05 | 300.60 | 283.40 | 296.70 | +3.45% |
| Cohance | 469.70 | 498.80 | 442.60 | 483.25 | +3.36% |
What this means for the market
Despite the overall negative trend in the market, the performance of these stocks indicates selective buying interest. Investors seem to be focusing on specific sectors that are showing resilience. As the session progresses, market participants will be closely watching for any further developments in crude prices and their potential impact on the broader market.
Data as on Apr 30, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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