Benchmark indices closed over 1 percent higher on Thursday with Sensex surging 701.67 points or 1.23 percent at 57,521.06, and the Nifty adding 206.60 points or 1.21 percent at 17,245. From Hindustan Unilever to Bajaj Auto, Indian Hotels, Laurus Labs and more, here are the key stocks that moved the most on April 28.
HUL | Shares of the FMCG closed about 5 percent higher after HUL beat analysts forecast with its January-March earnings.
Indian Hotels Company | Shares of IHCL settled nearly 5 percent higher as the company has turned net debt-free helped by cost optimisation measures. While robust quarterly numbers and a positive business outlook also lifted investor sentiment for the stock.
Bajaj Auto | Bajaj Auto shares declined today after three days of consecutive gains. The firm reported a 2 percent fall in consolidated net profit after domestic two-wheeler sales fell amid weak demand and a semiconductor shortage in the fourth quarter ended March 2022. Post this, the stock ended 2 percent lower.
Godrej Agrovet | The company’s stock closed 10.5 percent higher and was the top gainer on Nifty500.
Laurus Labs | Shares of the company ended more than 1 percent lower after reporting disappointing quarterly numbers.
Coromandel International | After reporting robust results for the fourth quarter of FY22, the company’s stock settled over 6 percent higher.