Despite Sensex and Nifty reaching record highs in the last 3 months, a study of Nifty 500 stocks reveals that 185 stocks are at least 20% away from their 52-week high levels. Stocks that need to more than double in share prices to touch previous peaks include Adani Transmission, Gland Pharma, Adani Green Energy, Piramal Enterprises, Piramal Pharma, Adani Wilmar, Campus Activewear, and Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra). The underperformance of sectors like pharma and metal is said to be the main reason, while the bull market this time seems to be getting sectoral rather than making new highs and bottoms in all areas.
Sugar stocks rally continues: Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Uttam Sugar Mills rally up to 4%. Two big triggers
Sugar stocks rallied as domestic sugar prices surged sharply over the past month. Government data showed retail prices rising from Rs 48.18/kg on July 20