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Indian benchmark indices closed lower as banking stocks declined, with Sensex falling 455 points and Nifty dropping by 152 points. Top laggards included Nestle India, Titan, Axis Bank, NTPC, Tata Motors, and ITC.
IRCTC shares rose 4.18% to a fresh high of Rs 1,065.50 against the previous close of Rs 1022.80 on BSE. Market cap of the firm rose to Rs 84,856 crore.
Shares of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) have gained 77% in a year. Of this, the railway stock delivered 45% returns in the last three months. The IRCTC stock is in a brief consolidation period, said analysts adding that the stock could surpass Rs 1,100 mark in the short term.