10 Stocks That Hit Upper Circuit Today: Sterlite Technologies, Aditya Infotech and HFCL Lead October 5 List

Sterlite Technologies, Aditya Infotech and HFCL occupied the top three positions by market capitalisation in the verified circuit-hitter universe. The broader list also included DCM Shriram, Atlanta Electricals, Augmont Enterprises, Raymond, Standard Engineering Technology, Sunflag Iron & Steel and Waterways Leisure Tourism.

Sterlite Technologies Reaches ₹1,003.10

Sterlite Technologies touched ₹1,003.10 during the session, representing a 5% rise from the previous close of ₹955.35. 

The stock had traded between ₹932 and ₹1,003.10 during October 5, with the upper end of that range matching its applicable circuit level. Its market capitalisation was around ₹50,000 crore during the session. 

The stock subsequently moved marginally below the ceiling, making it a “touched upper circuit” rather than a clean example of a share remaining locked at its upper band throughout the close.

Aditya Infotech and HFCL Hit Their 5% Limits

Aditya Infotech reached ₹3,989.50 on NSE, a 5% increase for the session. Its BSE price was ₹3,989.05 at a comparable point, reflecting the small exchange-level differences that can occur in individual securities. 

HFCL also reached its 5% NSE upper band of ₹250.27. Its previous close was ₹238.36, putting the upper circuit at exactly 5% above that reference. 

With market capitalisations above ₹38,000 crore, the two stocks were among the largest companies to reach daily price limits on October 5. 

DCM Shriram Touches Its 20% Upper Circuit

DCM Shriram recorded one of the largest percentage moves among the bigger circuit hitters. 

The stock reached ₹1,088.20, representing a 20% increase from its previous close. It later traded below that ceiling, with the price around ₹1,044.55 near the end of the session. 

This means the stock qualified for the list even though it did not remain at its maximum permitted price.

Atlanta Electricals Reaches 10% Band

Atlanta Electricals touched approximately ₹1,888.10 on NSE, 10% above its previous close of ₹1,716.50. 

The stock subsequently moved slightly below the circuit level. Contemporaneous post-market data showed the price near ₹1,883, leaving the eventual gain below the full 10% limit. 

Augmont Enterprises Moves Off Its Upper Band

Augmont Enterprises reached ₹1,254.90 during October 5, which represented its applicable upper price limit for the session. 

The stock later moved below that level. Its market capitalisation remained above ₹11,000 crore, placing it sixth in the market-cap-based ranking. 

Raymond and Standard Engineering Technology Touch Their Limits

Raymond reached its applicable upper price range during the session before moving marginally below it. The stock finished near ₹1,313, compared with an upper band around ₹1,316.90. 

Standard Engineering Technology offered a clearer intraday example. It touched ₹437.75, its upper limit, but closed at ₹429.80, up 3.08%. Its session low was ₹417.15. 

Waterways Shows the Touched-Versus-Closed Difference

Waterways Leisure Tourism touched ₹105.95, its applicable upper limit, during the session. 

It subsequently retreated to close at ₹100.83, marginally below its previous closing price. The day's range extended from ₹100.17 to ₹105.95. 

This illustrates why an article tracking circuit hitters must use intraday highs as well as closing prices. A stock can reach its permitted ceiling during the day and still finish flat or even lower.

What Is an Upper Circuit?

An upper circuit represents the maximum upward price movement permitted for a security under its applicable daily price band. 

Different securities may have different bands, including 2%, 5%, 10% and 20%. A stock reaching its upper circuit does not establish how it will trade in the following session.