Shares of Andhra Pradesh-based firms continued surging despite muted headline indices. The rally, sparked by Chandrababu Naidu’s election win, saw companies like KCP surge up to 40% in four sessions. Andhra Cements led gains with 10%, followed by Nelcast at 5.6%. KCP gained 0.6%, Andhra Sugars rose 6.6%, and others like Crane Infrastructure and Laurus Labs also traded in green.
Gold prices fall on profit-booking
Gold prices in Kolkata experienced a nearly 3% drop, falling to ₹88,401 per 10 gm, triggering a surge in demand from wedding shoppers and bullion
April 8, 2025