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Top gainers in morning trade: NIACL at ₹197.80 up 10.71%, berger paints at ₹544.95 up 7.90%, jyoti CNC at ₹746.20 up 6.50%

Samira Vishwas | June 21, 2026 8:24 AM CST

In the midst of a declining market, with the Sensex down 0.98% at 76,648.84 and the Nifty 50 slipping 0.83% to 23,967.30, several stocks have emerged as notable gainers. Leading the charge are The New India Assurance Company (NIACL), Berger Paints, and Jyoti CNC Automation, showcasing significant upward momentum in morning trade.

Top performers today

The New India Assurance Company (NIACL) has seen a remarkable rise, with its current price at ₹197.80, reflecting a 10.71% increase from its opening price of ₹180.00. This surge positions NIACL as the top gainer in the market today.

Berger Paints follows closely, with its stock price climbing to ₹544.95, marking a 7.90% increase from its opening level of ₹506.00. The stock reached a high of ₹554.75, indicating strong investor interest.

Jyoti CNC Automation also performed well, trading at ₹746.20, up 6.50% from its opening price of ₹699.00. The stock’s high for the day was ₹754.75, showcasing robust trading activity.

INOX India has shown a positive trend, with its stock price rising to ₹1,904.40, a 5.08% increase from the opening price of ₹1,801.40. The stock reached a high of ₹1,912.70.

HFCL rounds out the top five, with a modest gain of 5.00%, trading at ₹209.61 from an opening of ₹206.99. The stock hit its high at ₹209.61, indicating stability in its upward movement.

Sectoral patterns

Among the remaining gainers, Poonawalla Fincorp and Carborundum Universal have shown notable increases. Poonawalla Fincorp’s stock rose to ₹424.50, a 4.94% increase, while Carborundum Universal saw a 4.76% rise to ₹1,249.00.

IFCI and Redington also displayed positive trends, with IFCI up 4.60% at ₹86.10 and Redington gaining 4.43% to reach ₹284.00. Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) completes the list with a 4.37% increase, trading at ₹116.67.

Stock	Open	High	Low	Current	Change %
NIACL	180.00	198.50	179.41	197.80	+10.71%
Berger Paints	506.00	554.75	504.80	544.95	+7.90%
Jyoti CNC	699.00	754.75	696.00	746.20	+6.50%
INOX India	1,801.40	1,912.70	1,801.40	1,904.40	+5.08%
HFCL	206.99	209.61	204.01	209.61	+5.00%
Poonawalla Fincorp	403.70	428.40	400.70	424.50	+4.94%
Carborundum Universal	1,176.30	1,306.90	1,176.30	1,249.00	+4.76%
IFCI	82.80	87.98	82.70	86.10	+4.60%
Redington	270.00	284.99	268.54	284.00	+4.43%
ZEEL	112.00	117.79	110.66	116.67	+4.37%

What this means for the market

Despite the overall decline in the Sensex and Nifty, the strong performance of these stocks suggests selective investor optimism in specific sectors. As the trading session progresses, market participants will be keenly observing whether these gains can be sustained or if broader market pressures will prevail.

Data as on Jun 19, 2026, 11:30 AM IST.

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