NTPC traded firm to keep most of its morning gains near the close on Friday. At 3.04 pm the share held gains of 4.34 per cent at Rs 133.35, against its overnight close at Rs 127.80.
ICICI Bank rode up 2.93 per cent at Rs 279.40 against Rs 271.45 at close yesterday. Earlier today, the private banker announced that net profit in the September quarter grew 12 per cent to Rs 3,030 crore.
Hindalco Industries spurted 2.16 per cent to quote at Rs 85 against Rs 83.20 earlier.
Dr Reddy’s Labs shed some of its morning gains to quote at Rs 4,276.50. This was a gain of 1.48 per cent on its previous close at Rs 4,214.05.
Axis Bank traded up 1.41 per cent at Rs 476 against Rs 469.40 at close yesterday.