Mixed basket

INVESTING INSIGHT

The stocks of companies engaged in the gems and jewellery business had a mixed run between November 2004 and February 3, 2005, on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Retail buying of gold fell in the festival season due to high prices. Classic Diamonds shares declined from Rs 119.25 on November 1, to today's close of Rs 104.25.

Golkunda Diamonds & Jewellery increased from Rs 5.85 to Rs 8.25 and SB & T International from Rs 70.25 to Rs 79.20. Shrenuj & Co gained from Rs 52 to Rs 66.15, up 27.21 per cent.

Su-Raj Diamonds rose from Rs 28.50 to Rs 35.20 and Suashish Diamonds from Rs 82.40 to Rs 67.40. Sunraj Diamond Exports firmed up from Rs 5.22 to Rs 12.30 and Parekh Platinum from Rs 9.61 to Rs 12.80.

Rajesh Exports strengthened from Rs 207.55 to Rs 331.85 and Silver Smith India from Rs 13.20 to Rs 13.24.