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HCL Technologies and KIMS Hospitals hit 52-week highs amid a weak market

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2 min read | Updated on January 13, 2025, 17:50 IST

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SUMMARY

Indian markets reeled under the immense pressure of FII selling, rising crude oil prices and bond yields, and other domestic factors. Amid this bleak scenario, shares of HCL Technologies and KIMS Hospitals stood out as a silver lining, hitting 52-week highs.

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HCL Technologies and KIMS Hospitals hit 52-week highs amid a weak market

Indian benchmark indices corrected more than 1.5% on Monday after the rising dollar index, unabated FII selling and treasury yields put pressure on Indian stocks. Further, the Indian rupee hit a record low against the US dollar on Monday, and oil prices jumped more than 4% in two sessions, eroding investor confidence. The broader markets witnessed a bigger crash, as NIFTY Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 indices fell over 4% on Monday. Amid the bloodbath on D-Street, two stocks hit the 52-week high mark on Monday.

HCL Technologies

Shares of HCL Technologies hit a 52-week high of ₹2,012 apiece ahead of its Q3FY25 results, which will be released after market hours on Monday. The results are expected to show above-industry revenue growth as the company witnesses strong deal wins. Total revenue is expected to grow 4.4% YoY, and net profit will jump by 8.5%, led by broader operational efficiencies. The shares have delivered 30% annual returns in 2024, slightly outperforming the benchmark NIFTY IT index.

HCL Technologies is a leading provider of IT and business services, engineering and R&D services, modernised software products, and IP-led offerings. It delivers solutions across the following verticals: Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Public Services, Retail and CPG, Technology and services, Telecom, Media, Publishing, and Entertainment.

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS)

Shares of KIMS Ltd came into focus after the HMPV virus outbreak in China reached in India. The government of India alerted the medical systems of probable outbreaks. Shares of KIMS Ltd have gained nearly 10% in the past five trading days. Despite the steep correction in the markets, KIMS share price hit a 52-week high of ₹674 apiece before closing 4.9% lower on Monday at ₹617 apiece.

Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) operates multispecialty hospitals under the “KIMS Hospitals” brand. In terms of the number of patients treated and treatments offered, it is one of the largest corporate healthcare groups in AP and Telangana. It also provides multidisciplinary integrated healthcare services across Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 cities.

(Disclaimer: The above article is only for informational purposes and should not be considered investment advice from Upstox. Investors should do their research or consult with registered financial advisors before investing.)

About The Author

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Rohan Takalkar is a senior writer at Upstox and a seasoned capital markets analyst with around 8 years of experience. He is passionate about writing on equities, global markets, and the economy.

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