NCC share price has zoomed 5% and is presently trading at Rs 25.

Meanwhile, the BSE REALTY Index is at 1,345 (up 1.3%).

Among the top Gainers in the BSE REALTY Index today is NCC (up 5.4%).

Over the last one year, NCC has moved down from Rs 92 to Rs 25, registering a loss of Rs 68 (down 73.5%).

On the other hand, the BSE REALTY has moved down from 1,983 to 1,345, loss of 638 points (down 32.4%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE REALTY Index stocks during this same period were [param_historic_top3].

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.6%).

The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are INDUSIND BANK (up 3.5%), HUL (up 3.0%) and BAJAJ FINANCE (up 2.6%). Other gainers include RELIANCE IND. (up 2.3%) and AXIS BANK (up 2.3%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are RELIANCE IND. and INDUSIND BANK.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.6%). The top gainers in the NSE Nifty include DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.3%), INDUSIND BANK (up 3.8%) and HUL (up 3.2%). Other gainers include INDIABULLS HOU. FIN. (up 3.0%) and HINDALCO (up 2.9%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.52%).

NCC Financial Update...

NCC net profit down at Rs 1 billion for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a loss of Rs 2 billion a year ago. Net Sales declined 32.5% to Rs 22.8 billion during the period as against Rs 33.8 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, NCC reported 153.1% increase in net profit to Rs 6.8 billion compared to net profit of Rs 2.7 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 53.7% to Rs 129 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of NCC, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 3.4x.

This article (NCC Surges by 5%; BSE REALTY Index Up 1.3%) is authored by Equitymaster.

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J.B.CHEMICALS share price has hit an all-time high at Rs 635 (up 4.2%).

Meanwhile, the BSE HEALTHCARE Index is at 15,318 (up 1.3%).

Among the top gainers in the BSE HEALTHCARE Index today are J.B.CHEMICALS (up 4.2%) and ABBOTT INDIA (up 0.3%).

CADILA HEALTHCARE and DISHMAN CARBOGEN AMCIS LTD (down 0.1%) are among the top losers today.

Over the last one year, J.B.CHEMICALS has moved up from Rs 331 to Rs 635, registering a gain of Rs 304 (up 91.7%).

The BSE HEALTHCARE has moved up from 14,034 to 15,318, registering a gain of 1,284 points (up 8.7%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE HEALTHCARE Index stocks during this same period were ABBOTT INDIA (up 145.2%), J.B.CHEMICALS (up 91.7%) and IPCA LABS (up 62.9%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.4%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are INDUSIND BANK (up 4.3%), HUL (up 3.3%) and KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK (up 2.9%). Other gainers include ICICI BANK (up 2.8%) and BAJAJ FINANCE (up 2.4%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are SBI and INDUSIND BANK.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.3%). The top gainers in the NSE Nifty include DR. REDDYS LAB (up 3.9%), INDIABULLS HOU. FIN. (up 3.6%) and INDUSIND BANK (up 3.6%). Other gainers include HUL (up 3.3%) and KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK (up 2.8%).

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of -6,188 points (up -16.7%).

J.B.CHEMICALS Financial Update...

J.B.CHEMICALS net profit stood at Rs 622 million for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a profit of Rs 464 million a year ago. Net Sales rose 9.3% to Rs 3.9 billion during the period as against Rs 3.5 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2018, J.B.CHEMICALS reported 24.8% decrease in net profit to Rs 1.4 billion compared to net profit of Rs 1.8 billion during FY17.

Revenue of the company grew 3.3% to Rs 14 billion during FY18.

The current Price to earnings ratio of J.B.CHEMICALS, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 20.4x.

This article (J.B.CHEMICALS at All Time High; BSE HEALTHCARE Index Up 1.3%) is authored by Equitymaster.

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ITD CEMENTATION INDIA share price has zoomed 11% and is presently trading at Rs 38.

Meanwhile, the BSE REALTY Index is at 1,345 (up 1.3%).

Among the top Gainers in the BSE REALTY Index today is ITD CEMENTATION INDIA (up 10.8%).

SOBHA LIMITED and OMAXE LTD are among the top losers today.

Over the last one year, ITD CEMENTATION INDIA has moved down from Rs 115 to Rs 38, registering a loss of Rs 78 (down 67.5%).

On the other hand, the BSE REALTY has moved down from 1,983 to 1,345, loss of 638 points (down 32.4%) during the last 12 months.

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 1.6%).

The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are RELIANCE IND. (up 4.0%), ICICI BANK (up 3.8%) and BHARTI AIRTEL (up 3.1%). Other gainers include HUL (up 2.7%) and KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK (up 2.7%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are SBI and INDUSIND BANK.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 1.5%). The top gainers in the NSE Nifty include RELIANCE IND. (up 4.1%), ICICI BANK (up 3.8%) and DR. REDDYS LAB (up 3.7%). Other gainers include BHARTI AIRTEL (up 3.3%) and HUL (up 2.7%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 16.56%).

EIH share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 71.

Meanwhile, the BSE 500 Index is at 12,146 (up 0.3%).

Among the top losers in the BSE 500 Index today are EIH (down 5.3%) and NAVIN FLUORINE (down 5.1%).

E.I.D. PARRY (up 10.0%) and TV18 BROADCAST (up 7.1%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, EIH has moved down from Rs 180 to Rs 71, registering a loss of Rs 108 (down 60.3%)..

The BSE 500 has moved down from 14,958 to 12,146, loss of 2,812 points (down 18.8%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE 500 Index stocks during this same period were ADANI GREEN ENERGY (up 434.2%), ABBOTT INDIA (up 142.3%) and NAVIN FLUORINE (up 107.8%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 0.5%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 5.0%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are RELIANCE IND. and ONGC.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 0.5%). HUL (up 5.0%) and DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.0%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 17.44%).

EIH Financial Update...

EIH net profit stood at Rs 750 million for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a profit of Rs 639 million a year ago. Net Sales declined 4.9% to Rs 4.2 billion during the period as against Rs 4.4 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, EIH reported 26.6% decrease in net profit to Rs 1.3 billion compared to net profit of Rs 1.8 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 13.3% to Rs 18 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of EIH, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 31.1x.

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NAVIN FLUORINE share price has plunged 5% and is presently trading at Rs 1,532.

Meanwhile, the BSE 500 Index is at 12,146 (up 0.3%).

Among the top losers in the BSE 500 Index today are NAVIN FLUORINE (down 5.1%) and TIMKEN INDIA (down 5.2%).

E.I.D. PARRY (up 10.0%) and TV18 BROADCAST (up 7.1%) are among the top gainers today.

Over the last one year, NAVIN FLUORINE has moved up from Rs 684 to Rs 1,532, registering a gain of Rs 848 (up 124.0%)..

The BSE 500 has moved down from 14,958 to 12,146, loss of 2,812 points (down 18.8%) during the last 12 months.

The top gainers among the BSE 500 Index stocks during this same period were ADANI GREEN ENERGY (up 434.2%), ABBOTT INDIA (up 142.3%) and NAVIN FLUORINE (up 107.8%).

What About the Benchmark Indices?

The BSE Sensex is at 32,089 (up 0.5%). The top gainers among the BSE Sensex stocks today are HUL (up 5.0%). The most traded stocks in the BSE Sensex are RELIANCE IND. and ONGC.

In the meantime, NSE Nifty is at 9,383 (up 0.5%). HUL (up 5.0%) and DR. REDDYS LAB (up 4.0%) are among the top gainers in NSE Nifty.

Over the last 12 months, the BSE Sensex has moved down from 38,277 to 32,089, registering a loss of 6,188 points (down 17.44%).

NAVIN FLUORINE Financial Update...

NAVIN FLUORINE net profit stood at Rs 453 million for the quarter ended December 2019, compared to a profit of Rs 388 million a year ago. Net Sales rose 11.3% to Rs 2.5 billion during the period as against Rs 2.3 billion in October-December 2018.

For the year ended March 2019, NAVIN FLUORINE reported 19.2% decrease in net profit to Rs 1.5 billion compared to net profit of Rs 1.8 billion during FY18.

Revenue of the company grew 7.6% to Rs 10 billion during FY19.

The current Price to earnings ratio of NAVIN FLUORINE, based on rolling 12 month earnings, stands at 8.4x.

This article (NAVIN FLUORINE Plunges by 5%; BSE 500 Index Up 0.3%) is authored by Equitymaster.

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