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Lupin, ITI hit a 52-week high as markets recover from morning losses; Tanla Platforms at 52-week low

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3 min read | Updated on December 31, 2024, 14:04 IST

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Shares of Lupin Ltd gained as much as 2.2% to hit their all-time high of ₹2,362.50 apiece after the company announced the acquisition of Huminsulin in India from Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) for an unspecified amount. Shares of auto ancillary company Motherson Sumi Wiring India Ltd fell 0.7% on Tuesday to hit their 52-week low of ₹57.5 apiece on the NSE.

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Lupin, ITI shares hit 52-week high; Motherson Sumi, Tanla Platforms at 52-week low

Only 23 securities hit their 52-week high levels, while 65 hit their 52-week lows on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on Tuesday, December 31, as broader markets traded in the red on the last day of the calendar year 2024.

At 1:00 pm, the NIFTY 50 index traded at 23,590, down 54 points, or 0.22%. The BSE SENSEX, meanwhile, dropped 259 points, or 0.33%, to trade at 77,989.

The volatility index, or India VIX, was up 3.58% to 14.47. Among sectoral indices, the Nifty IT was the biggest loser (down 1.8%), while the Nifty Pharma was the top gainer (up 1%).

Here’s a look at stocks that touched their 52-week high and 52-week low today:

Lupin Ltd (52-week high: ₹2,373.9)

Shares of Lupin Ltd gained as much as 2.2% to hit their all-time high of ₹2,373.9 apiece on the NSE after the company announced the acquisition of Huminsulin in India from Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) for an unspecified amount. The acquisition aims to enhance Lupin’s diabetes portfolio further, as the drug treats Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lupin had been marketing Huminsulin through an existing agreement with Lilly India.

Notably, Lupin shares have jumped more than 9% in the past five trading sessions and are up nearly 80% in the past one year.

ITI Ltd (52-week high: ₹413.85)

Shares of ITI Ltd surged more than 9% on Tuesday to hit their 52-week high of ₹413.85 apiece on the NSE. The stock had gained more than 15% in the previous session as well.

The rally in the shares of telecom turnkey solutions provider ITI is on the back of expectations of strong quarterly results for the December 2024 quarter. ITI’s working capital requirements have significantly reduced from 196 to 15.1 days. For the quarter that ended September, the company reported a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1,016.2 crore compared to ₹246.47 crore in the year-ago period. It had also reduced losses to ₹70.1 crore in the quarter from ₹125.81 crore in Q2FY24.

Other stocks that hit 52-week high: Ashoka Buildcon Ltd, Avonmore Capital and Management Services Ltd, Newgen Software Technologies Ltd, Worth Peripherals Ltd, PG Electroplast Ltd and Pearl Global Industries Ltd.

Motherson Sumi Wiring India (52-week low: ₹57.5)

Shares of auto ancillary company Motherson Sumi Wiring India Ltd fell 0.7% on Tuesday to hit their 52-week low of ₹57.5 apiece on the NSE. The stock price has declined for 12 of the last 13 sessions and has lost nearly 10% in the last one month.

Wiring harness maker Motherson Sumi Wiring India posted a flat performance in the September quarter, with net profit rising only 2.6% year-on-year to ₹152 crore and revenue from operations jumping 10.3% to ₹2,326 crore.

Tanla Platforms (52-week low: ₹660.25)

Shares of Tanla Platforms lost 1.2% to hit their 52-week low of ₹660.25 apiece on the NSE. The stock is down nearly 40% in the past one year. Tanla Platforms is a technology company based in India that specialises in communication solutions and platforms for enterprises. The software company is under pressure after its consolidated profit after tax declined nearly 9% year-on-year to ₹130.2 crore in the September 2024 quarter. The company's revenue had stood at ₹1,000.7 crore, down 0.78%.
Other stocks that hit 52-week low: Uniparts India Ltd, Subex Ltd, Speciality Restaurants Ltd, RHI Magnesita India Ltd, Northern Arc Capital Ltd, GTPL Hathway Ltd, Dreamfolks Services Ltd, Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd and Ador Welding Ltd, among others.

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