The number of scrips at lower circuit clearly outnumbered number of stocks at upper circuit. And the similar kind of situation was seen in 52-week high and low segments.
Indian equity markets on Friday bounced back slightly from Thursday's rout as the key benchmark indices were trading higher amid high volatility, mixed global cues. In noon deals, the BSE Sensex was up 600 points to 53,550, while the NSE Nifty 50 was around 16,000 level.
Tracking weak global sentiment, Indian benchmark indices started the week with deep cuts. The BSE Sensex was down 300 points to 56,740, while the NSE Nifty 50 continued to test the 17,000-mark.
Despite the negative sentiment, a total of 173 stocks hit their respective 52-week highs, of which the top 60 stocks touched record highs. This included nine stocks from the 'A' group.
Domestic equity markets cracked on Tuesday as Covid-19 scare in China, and rising bond yields and Brent crude prices globally, dented investors' sentiment. The S&P BSE Sensex was down over 600 points or 1 per cent at 58,354, while the NSE Nifty 50 was testing the 17,450-mark.