Grasim Industries stock zoomed 4.11% to a record high of Rs 2374.75 against the previous close of Rs 2280.95 on BSE. Market cap of the firm climbed to Rs 1.61 lakh crore.
Shares of Grasim Industries Ltd surged to their record high today after international brokerage Jefferies assigned a buy call on the stock with a target price of Rs 2,300. The fresh target amounts to an upside of 4.90% from the previous close of Rs 2192.40. The stock zoomed 2.39% intraday to a fresh high of Rs 2244.95 on BSE today. Jefferies said the company from The Aditya Birla Group is poised to make significant strides in its paints business, with the imminent launch of its products and the opening of its first paints plant later in February.
Grasim Industries stock slipped 1.04% intraday to Rs 1698 against the previous close of Rs 1716.05 on BSE. Grasim shares opened lower at Rs 1706.05 today.
Stocks to watch today: Markets are shying away from the record high due to intermediate volatility in the banking majors. Share market analysts recommend maintaining a positive tone and focusing on other key sectors like auto, FMCG, energy, and selectively in midcap & smallcap space for fresh longs. CEAT, Bank of India, Blue Star, Adani Transmission among stocks to watch on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.