Meanwhile, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 271.86 points or 1.44% at 19,099.02.
On BSE, 2.57 lakh shares were traded in the counter as against average daily volume of 4.66 lakh shares in the past one quarter.
The stock hit a high of Rs 809.50 and a low of Rs 795 so far during the day. The stock had hit a 52-week high of Rs 954.80 on 21 January 2013. The stock had hit a 52-week low of Rs 703.95 on 22 June 2012.
The stock had outperformed the market over the past one month till 13 June 2013, sliding 1.72% compared with the Sensex's 4.39% fall. The scrip had, however, underperformed the market in past one quarter, falling 6.48% as against Sensex's 2.77% decline.
The large-cap company has equity capital of Rs 3229.43 crore. Face value per share is Rs 10.
Reliance Industries' (RIL) KG-D6 block partner Niko Resources said its proved reserves increased by 160%, and that a recent gas discovery in the D6 block off India's east coast could add significantly to future reserves. RIL is the operator of the block with a 60% stake. BP Plc holds 30% and Niko the rest.
Canadian oil and natural gas producer Niko said in May it made a significant gas discovery, along with its partners, in the KG-D6 block off India's east coast.
RIL's net profit surged 31.9% to Rs 5589 crore on 1.2% decline in net sales to Rs 84198 crore in Q4 March 2013 over Q4 March 2012.
RIL's activities span exploration and production of oil and gas, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals (polyester, fibre intermediates, plastics and chemicals), textiles, retail and broadband.
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