The Indian stock market experienced a broad sell-off as crude prices surged above $120 per barrel, pushing the Nifty 50 index down to 23,817.35, a decline of 1.49%. Despite the overall negative sentiment, certain stocks emerged as top gainers, with Syngene, Prajind, and Balramchin leading the charge. Syngene saw a significant rise of 7.84% from its opening price, while Prajind and Balramchin followed with gains of 4.75% and 4.72%, respectively.
Top performers today
Syngene, a prominent player in the pharmaceutical sector, opened at ₹431.95 and climbed to a current level of ₹466.05, peaking at ₹484.90 during the session. The company’s strong performance stands out amid the broader market downturn.
Prajind, involved in industrial manufacturing, opened at ₹401.00 and is currently trading at ₹419.70, with a session high of ₹419.95. This marks a 4.75% increase from its opening price, showcasing resilience in a challenging market environment.
Balramchin, a key player in the sugar industry, opened at ₹511.50 and is currently at ₹534.30, having reached a high of ₹536.40. The stock’s 4.72% gain highlights its robust performance today.
PSP Projects, operating in the construction sector, opened at ₹770.05 and rose to ₹808.45, marking a 4.52% increase. The stock’s high for the session was ₹810.00.
Alivus, another pharmaceutical company, opened at ₹1,006.00 and is currently at ₹1,046.20, with a session high of ₹1,063.80, reflecting a 4.05% gain.
Sectoral patterns
Other notable gainers include Afcons and DCMShriram, which saw gains of 2.96% and 2.76%, respectively. Afcons, in the construction sector, opened at ₹324.15 and reached a current price of ₹336.10. DCMShriram, a diversified conglomerate, is trading at ₹1,196.90.
In the power sector, Torntpower gained 2.67%, opening at ₹1,678.50 and currently trading at ₹1,747.20. Fluorochem, in the chemicals sector, rose 2.66% to ₹3,450.90. Lastly, Tatachem, another chemicals sector stock, increased by 2.57% to ₹820.30.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syngene | 431.95 | 484.90 | 429.90 | 466.05 | +7.84% |
| Prajind | 401.00 | 419.95 | 397.50 | 419.70 | +4.75% |
| Balramchin | 511.50 | 536.40 | 508.70 | 534.30 | +4.72% |
| PSP Projects | 770.05 | 810.00 | 770.05 | 808.45 | +4.52% |
| Alivus | 1,006.00 | 1,063.80 | 1,005.60 | 1,046.20 | +4.05% |
| Afcons | 324.15 | 342.00 | 324.10 | 336.10 | +2.96% |
| DCMShriram | 0.00 | 1,260.00 | 1,162.50 | 1,196.90 | +2.76% |
| Torntpower | 1,678.50 | 1,752.00 | 1,666.10 | 1,747.20 | +2.67% |
| Fluorochem | 3,347.20 | 3,471.40 | 3,345.10 | 3,450.90 | +2.66% |
| Tatachem | 831.00 | 854.85 | 797.50 | 820.30 | +2.57% |
What this means for the market
Despite the overall bearish trend in the market, the performance of these top gainers indicates selective investor confidence in specific sectors such as pharmaceuticals and industrial manufacturing. As the session progresses, market participants will closely monitor crude price movements and their impact on the broader indices.
Data as on Apr 30, 2026, 11:30 AM IST.
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