Indian benchmark indices traded in the green during midday deals on April 20, with buying interest visible across banking, metals, and select consumption stocks. As of 12:09 PM (IST), the Nifty 50 was up 0.41% at 24,454.55, while the Sensex gained 0.47% to 78,862.72.
Among the top gainers in the Nifty 50 pack, Trent led the rally, rising 3.5% to ₹4,253.2. The stock saw strong upward momentum, making it the best performer during midday trade.
State Bank of India followed with a gain of 3.3%, trading at ₹1,115.9. Banking stocks remained firm, also reflected in the strength of Bank Nifty, which was up 0.70%.
JSW Steel advanced 2.3% to ₹1,268.8, supported by continued interest in metal stocks.
Shares of Eternal moved higher by 1.8% to ₹257.2, while Asian Paints gained 1.7% to ₹2,506.2, showing steady traction in the consumption segment.
In the financial space, ICICI Bank rose 1.2% to ₹1,363.4, contributing to the broader strength in banking stocks.
Among other notable movers, NTPC added 1.2% to ₹398.3, while Adani Enterprises gained 1.1% to ₹2,243.0.
Tata Consumer Products edged up 1.1% to ₹1,125.0, and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone climbed 1.0% to ₹1,589.5, rounding out the list of top gainers.
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