In the stock market, an “upper circuit” refers to the maximum price a stock is allowed to rise in a single trading session. Today, four stocks surged 20%, hitting this limit. Such movements indicate strong buying interest and can signal potential momentum or market attention worth tracking closely.
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IFB Industries
On August 18, 2025, IFB Industries Ltd opened at ₹1,300.05, up 1.39% from its previous close of ₹1,282.30. The stock reached a high of ₹1,538.75 (20.00%) and a low of ₹1,300.05. By 4:00 PM, it traded at ₹1,538.75, with a market cap of ₹6,234.83 crore.
IFB Industries Ltd (NSE: IFBIND), established in 1974 in collaboration with Heinrich Schmid AG, Switzerland, manufactures a wide range of motor vehicle parts, accessories, and home appliance products, serving diverse industrial and consumer markets in India.
Pennar Industries
On August 18, 2025, Pennar Industries Ltd opened at ₹216.25, up 1.64% from its previous close of ₹212.80. The stock reached a high of ₹255.35 (20.00%) and a low of ₹216.25. By 4:01 PM, it traded at ₹255.35, with a market cap of ₹3,630.11 crore.
Pennar Industries Ltd (NSE: PENIND) is a multi-location, multi-product company specializing in precision engineering products, Pre-Engineered Building Systems, hydraulics, and warehousing solutions, catering to diverse industrial sectors across India with innovative and reliable offerings.
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Cargosol Logistics
On August 18, 2025, Cargosol Logistics Ltd opened at ₹19.00, up 1.60% from its previous close of ₹18.70. The stock reached a high of ₹22.44 (20.00%) and a low of ₹19.00. By 4:00 PM, it traded at ₹22.44, with a market cap of ₹22.89 crore.
Cargosol Logistics Ltd (BSE: 543621), incorporated in 2011, is a full-service freight forwarder offering domestic and international logistics, shipping, and freight forwarding services, including packing, handling, and distribution of goods for inbound and outbound shipments.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries
On August 18, 2025, Southern Petrochemicals Industries Corporation Ltd opened at ₹88.28, up 4.38% from its previous close of ₹84.56. The stock reached a high of ₹101.47 (20.00%) and a low of ₹87.31. By 4:01 PM, it traded at ₹101.47, with a market cap of ₹2,066.34 crore.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Corporation Ltd (NSE: SPIC) manufactures and sells urea and nitrogenous chemical fertilizers. Its product portfolio includes primary and secondary nutrients, water-soluble fertilizers, organic fertilizers, non-edible deoiled cakes, pesticides, and other industrial products.
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FAQs
A: IFB Industries Ltd, Pennar Industries Ltd, Cargosol Logistics Ltd, and Southern Petrochemicals Industries Corporation Ltd hit the 20% upper circuit on August 18, 2025.
A: Hitting the upper circuit means the stock has reached the maximum permissible price increase for the day, as regulated by the exchange, limiting further trading at higher prices.
A: Buying stocks that hit the upper circuit can be difficult, as no further buy orders are executed above the circuit limit until the next trading session.
