NMDC made rapid strides to lead the pack on the NSE by the close on Monday. The share finished the session at Rs 121.65, up 1.29 per cent on its previous close at Rs 120.10.

Bajaj Auto rode up 1.17 per cent at Rs 2,224.20. The scrip closed the previous week at Rs 2,198.50.

Tata Power held on to its morning gains. It was up 1.06 per cent at Rs 71.40. The share closed the previous week at Rs 70.65.

Axis Bank edged down a tad to hold gains of 0.95 per cent at Rs 553.60. The share ended the previous session at Rs 548.40.

Power Grid Corporation was up 0.86 per cent at Rs 146.15 as against Rs 144.90.