Jindal Steel and Power was locked in the upper circuit, gaining 16.95 per cent from its previous close of Rs 5,379.85, to settled at Rs 6291. It touched a 52-week high of Rs 6,495 during the day. More than 92,260 shares changed hands on the counter. |
The rally followed reports of the company's plans to spend $600 million (approximately Rs 2,380 crore) to set up an electricity plant in Turkey. The stock has gained nearly 56 per cent in a month. |