Biggest gainers & losers of the day: TCI, Zen Tech hit upper circuit; Voda Idea zooms

New Delhi: After a brief pause, bulls were back on Dalal Street, pushing the market higher. Buying in IT, FMCG, pharma and consumer durable stocks boosted the market sentiments. Traders kept the concerns of auto sectors at bay.

The 30-share pack Sensex soared 514.33 points or 0.90 per cent to close at 57,852.54. Its broader peer NSE Nifty gained 157.90 points or 0.92 per cent to 17,234.15. BSE midcap and smallcap indices added a per cent each.

Select midcap and smallcap stocks stole the complete spotlight during the session. TD Power System, Zen Technologies, Vodafone Idea, Kitex Garments, Tinplate were among the stocks which posted double digit gains. Bank of India was the only big name, losing more than 5 per cent.

Here is a look at some of the biggest movers and shakers of Thursday's session:

TOP GAINERS OF THE DAY

Tinplate Company of India: The Tata Group's smallcap firm soared 20 per cent to Rs 286.20 after the company announced to invest an estimated amount of Rs 1,800 crore to put up additional capacity of 3,00,000 TPA at its Jamshedpur unit.

Zen Technologies: The defence equipment maker continued to hit upper circuit of 20 per cent to Rs 139.80, its new 52-week high, as the company bagged orders worth Rs 211 crore during July-August 2021 period.

TD Power System: The engineering services company hit an upper circuit of 20 per cent at Rs 349.40, its three-year high on the BSE amid expectations of strong earnings growth going forward.

Vodafone Idea: The beleaguered telecom player soared 17 per cent to Rs 7.14 as Kumar Mangalam Birla met Union Minister for Communications Ashwini Vaishnav amidst the buzz of a new relief package for the sector.

La Opala RG: The houseware appliances player jumped 11 per cent to Rs 307.70 as the company announced it will host its annual general meeting on September 25.

TCNS Clothing: The apparel counter zoomed 11 per cent to Rs 653.05 on the back of strong technical set up. The traded volume of the counter jumped four times than the average daily volume on BSE.

Kitex Garments: The world's second largest manufacturer of kids apparel hit upper circuit as the Government of Telangana approved the proposal of investment of Rs 1,000 crore from the company. It settled 10 per cent higher at Rs 164.10.

TOP LOSERS OF THE DAY

Bank of India: The state-owned lender tanked 6 per cent to Rs 59.65 after its QIP issue, through which it raised Rs 2,550 crore by issuing more than 40.5 crore shares to the qualified institutional buyers at a price of Rs 62.89.

Brightcom Group: The digital marketing company extended its downward movement as investors continued to book profits in the company. It settled at Rs 37.50, 5 per cent lower. The company will participate in 'Digiday Publishing Summit' in Florida.

Vikas EcoTech: The speciality chemical player hit a lower circuit of 5 per cent to Rs 1.99. The microcap has decided to increase its authorized share capital and allot share via rights issue. The company is looking to change its name.

Aptech: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed IT training service provider shed 4 per cent to Rs 303.05. The board of directors of the company are scheduled to meet on September 16 to consider and approve the launch of online education of the company on September 16, 2021.