Shares of micro-cap company NHC Foods experienced a notable surge during intraday trading on Friday, 19 December 2025, riding a wave of positive sentiment that swept across the Indian equity markets. The penny stock, trading under ₹5, saw its price climb more than 3 percent at one point during the session.
Broad Market Rally Lifts All Boats
The jump in NHC Foods' share price was part of a wider market upswing. Key benchmark indices posted solid gains, driven by robust buying interest from investors. Analysts pointed to a surprise rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) as a contributing factor to the global financial mood that buoyed Indian markets.
The S&P BSE Sensex closed the session at 84,929.36 points, marking a gain of 0.53% from its previous close of 84,481.81 points. Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 index ended 0.58% higher, settling at 25,966.40 points compared to 25,815.55 points at the end of Thursday's trading.
Market Cap Soars by ₹5 Trillion
The collective buying frenzy had a dramatic effect on the total wealth of investors. The overall market capitalisation of all companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) swelled to an impressive ₹471 trillion. This represented a single-session increase of a staggering ₹5 trillion, up from ₹466 trillion in the previous session.
This surge in market capitalisation underscores the scale of the investor optimism that defined Friday's trading activities.
NHC Foods Closes Higher
Amid this bullish backdrop, NHC Foods' stock maintained its upward trajectory till the closing bell. According to data from the BSE website, NHC Foods' share price ended the day at ₹0.96 per share, a gain of 2.13% over its previous closing price of ₹0.94. While the stock pared some of its intraday highs, the closing figure confirmed a positive day for the company's investors.
The performance of such penny stocks often attracts attention during broad market rallies, as investors look for high-potential, low-cost opportunities. However, the inherent volatility and risk associated with these stocks remain significantly high.
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