Market Recap – 19 August 2026 | The News Strike
Several stocks hit upper price bands today. DHOOTTRANS advanced 10% to 1436.30 on high value turnover. MILKYMIST also rose 10%. Other counters including CRSL, MYSORPETRO, and PRESSTONIC recorded sharp gains and touched their respective upper bands. Trading volumes were elevated in select names.
Sharp Advances and Circuit Hits
DHOOTTRANS climbed 10% to close at 1436.30 with volume of 135.23 lakh shares and value of ₹1849.95 crore. MILKYMIST gained 10% to 199.65 on volume of 253.77 lakh shares. CRSL advanced 20% to 2.58. MYSORPETRO rose 19.99% to 137.91 while PRESSTONIC gained 19.93% to 34.60.
Other Upper Band Activity
TECILCHEM climbed 19.91% to 10.24. KAMANWALA advanced 17.40% to 19.09. LAXMICOT rose 16.64% to 15.70. AHLADA gained 14.52% to 41.72. Multiple stocks including BLISSGVS, MODISONLTD, SIGMAADV, and MENONBE hit 5% upper circuits.
Market Movers Today
| Stock | LTP | % Change | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRSL | 2.58 | 20.00 | Hit 20% upper band |
| MYSORPETRO | 137.91 | 19.99 | Hit 20% upper band |
| PRESSTONIC | 34.60 | 19.93 | Hit 20% upper band |
| TECILCHEM | 10.24 | 19.91 | Hit 20% upper band |
| KAMANWALA | 19.09 | 17.40 | Hit 20% upper band |
| LAXMICOT | 15.70 | 16.64 | Hit 20% upper band |
| AHLADA | 41.72 | 14.52 | Hit 20% upper band |
| DHOOTTRANS | 1436.30 | 10.00 | Hit 10% upper band |
| MILKYMIST | 199.65 | 10.00 | Hit 10% upper band |
| SIEL | 42.42 | 9.98 | Hit 10% upper band |
| TPHQ | 0.69 | 9.52 | Notable advance |
| BLISSGVS | 573.80 | 5.00 | Hit 5% upper band |
| MODISONLTD | 392.55 | 4.99 | Hit 5% upper band |
| SIGMAADV | 691.35 | 5.00 | Hit 5% upper band |
| MENONBE | 265.87 | 5.00 | Hit 5% upper band |
This recap is purely informational and data-driven. It does not constitute investment advice under SEBI regulations. Consult a SEBI-registered Research Analyst before making any financial decisions.