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Shakti Pumps, Reliance Power, Kernex Microsystems (India) and 63 Moons Technologies hit the upper circuit while Gopal Snacks hits the lower circuit

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6 min read | Updated on December 12, 2024, 14:18 IST

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SUMMARY

In Thursday's early session, the NIFTY50 index traded in red above the 24,600 mark. Shakti Pumps, Reliance Power, Kernex Microsystems (India) and 63 Moons Technologies hit the 5% upper circuit while Gopal Snacks hit the 5% lower circuit.

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Five stocks hit the circuits today: Shakti Pumps, Reliance Power, Kernex Microsystems (India) and 63 Moons Technologies hit the upper circuit while Gopal Snacks hit the lower circuit

Domestic equity bourses, NIFTY50 and SENSEX, are trading in the red declining by 0.12% and 0.01%, respectively. The Nifty Midcap 100 index and the Nifty Smallcap 100 index are trading in the red decreasing 0.07% and 0.24%, respectively.

On the NSE, 62 stocks hit the upper price band (Upper Circuit), and 29 stocks hit the lower price band (Lower Circuit).

Here is the list of stocks (market cap above ₹1,000 crore) locked in the upper and lower circuits in today’s trading session.

Stocks hitting the upper circuit on Thursday (December 12, 2024)

Shakti Pumps Ltd

Shakti Pumps Ltd hit the 5% upper circuit limit at ₹856.55 in the early morning session of Thursday. Yesterday, before the market closing it reported receiving a Letter of Empanelment from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited for 25000 Stand-alone Off-Grid DC Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) pumps for the entire state of Maharashtra under Magel Tyala Saur Krushi Pump Scheme. The total value of the 25000 pumps is around ₹754.30 crore (inclusive of GST) which is to be executed within 60 days from the issuance of NTP/work order or JSR approval from the circle office.

As of September 30, 2024, the company order book stands at ₹1,800 crore. Shakti Pumps (India) Ltd is primarily engaged in the manufacturing of pumps and motors of various kinds. It also offers advanced water pumping solutions for various applications such as irrigation, horticulture, domestic water supply, and commercial and industrial applications. Its brand "Shakti" is well-received in the domestic and international markets. It has a market capitalisation of ₹10,200 crore.

Reliance Power Ltd

Reliance Power stock hit the 5% upper circuit at ₹46.24 in the early morning session of Thursday. Yesterday, the company reported that Reliance Power subsidiary, Reliance NU Suntech Private Limited (Reliance NU Suntech), won a 930 MW solar energy contract with a battery energy storage system project (BESS) from Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in an e-reverse auction held on 9th December 2024. The Letter of Award (LoA) is awaited from SECI.

As per the terms of the tender, Reliance NU Suntech will also have to install a minimum storage capacity of 465 MW/1,860 MWh charged by solar power. Reliance NU Suntech’s successful bid for SECI’s Tranche XVII auction was won at a tariff of ₹3.53 ($0.0416)/kWh. SECI will enter into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Reliance NU Suntech for a period of 25 years and the solar power procured will be sold to multiple discoms in India.

Recently, Reliance Power got relief from the Delhi High Court granting a stay on the SECI notice of debarment against the company. including all its subsidiaries except Reliance NU BESS Limited (formerly known as Maharashtra Energy Generation Limited). Now the company is eligible to participate in all tenders issued by SECI.

The company has an operating portfolio of 5,300 megawatts, which includes 3960 megawatts Sasan Power Limited (the world's largest integrated coal-based power plant). Reliance Power has been established to develop, construct and operate power projects in India and internationally. The company has a market capitalisation of ₹18,500 crore.

Kernex Microsystems (India) Ltd

Kernex Microsystems (India) shares locked in the 5% upper circuit limit in the morning session of Thursday at ₹1,383. Incorporated in 1991, Kernex Microsystems manufactures and sells Safety Systems and Software services for Railways.

Recently Kernex Micro Systems (India) announced that it has been awarded a significant contract worth ₹2,041.04 crores by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works, Ministry of Railways, Government of India. This order involves the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 2,500 sets of onboard KAVACH equipment. The project, a vital step in advancing railway safety and modernization, is slated for completion within 12 months.

Additionally, the company declared strong financial results for Q2FY25. On a consolidated basis, Total Income for Q2FY25 stood at ₹41.48 crore, registering a growth of 2,384% on a YoY basis and 43.48% on a QoQ basis. PAT for Q2FY25 stood at ₹6.81 crore, compared to a net loss of ₹4.53 crore in the same quarter last year. The company has a market capitalisation of ₹2,300 crore. Over the past six months shares of the company have skyrocketed by 287%.

(₹ in crores)Growth
ParticularsQ2FY25Q1FY25Q2FY24YoYQoQ
Total Income41.4828.911.672383.83%43.48%
PAT6.813.57-4.53-90.76%

63 Moons Technologies Ltd

Today, shares of 63 Moons Technologies hit the 5% upper circuit at ₹963.45 in the early morning session. A few ago, the company reported that its subsidiary Ticker Limited has further raised funds through the private placement of 7,30,00,000 fresh equity shares at ₹20 per share which makes a total fundraising of ₹146 crore. After the allotment by Ticker Limited, the shareholding of 63 moons in Ticker Limited stands at 67.49%.

63 Moons Technologies is engaged in Computer Programming, Consultancy and related services. The company provides next-generation technology ventures, innovations, platforms, and solutions for creating digital markets and marketplaces that enable price discovery and transaction efficiencies across industry segments. Its focus has always been towards providing technology solutions, building user-friendly financial platforms, and creating digital marketplaces in India and abroad. The company has a market capitalisation of ₹4,150 crore. Over the past six months shares of the company have surged by over 146%.

Stocks hitting the lower circuit on Thursday (December 12, 2024)

Gopal Snacks Ltd

Shares of Gopal Snacks hit the 5% lower circuit limit at ₹406.55 in the early morning session of Thursday. This comes as yesterday as the company reported a fire incident at one of the units located at GIDC Metoda, Rajkot, Gujarat, India. As an update, the company has taken the appropriate measures to manage the incident and there have been no casualties or injuries among its personnel onsite.

The company reported that Production activities have been scaled up at Modasa and Nagpur facilities to compensate for the current closure of the Rajkot I facility. Additionally, the Company is engaging with third-party manufacturers to the extent that additional local capacity is required. The company’s assets are fully insured, and the insurance provider has been notified of the incident.

Founded in 1999, Gopal Snacks is an FMCG company dealing in ethnic snacks, western snacks, and other products. The company is the largest manufacturer of Gathiya & Snack Pellets in India & largest manufacturer of Ethnic Namkeen in Gujarat. It has a total of six manufacturing facilities which includes three ancillary units in the country.

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