NSE March 20, Top Gainers: Gujalkali, Firstcry, Webelsolar, KIOCL, Ixigo Lead Rally

Mumbai, March 20: Select mid-cap and small-cap stocks posted strong gains on the NSE on Friday, with Gujalkali Ltd, Firstcry Ltd, Webelsolar Ltd, KIOCL Ltd and Ixigo Ltd emerging as the top five gainers. These stocks recorded sharp percentage gains, supported by sustained buying interest through the session.

Gujalkali Ltd led the gainers pack, closing at ₹583.80, up 20.00 per cent from its previous close of ₹486.50, indicating strong upward momentum.

Why These Stocks Led NSE Gainers

Gujalkali share price surged 20.00 per cent to ₹583.80 after opening at ₹485.95. The stock moved in a wide range during the session, hitting a high of ₹583.80 and a low of ₹471.00. Strong volumes of over 2.35 crore shares indicated significant market participation.

Firstcry Ltd share price also rose 20.00 per cent to ₹252.07 from the previous close of ₹210.06. The stock opened at ₹210.70 and maintained strong momentum, touching a high of ₹252.07 with volumes exceeding 7.04 crore shares.

Webelsolar Ltd gained 19.99 per cent to ₹74.85 compared with its previous close of ₹62.38. The stock opened at ₹64.01 and moved steadily upward, with volumes of around 5.97 crore shares supporting the rally.

KIOCL Ltd advanced 13.46 per cent to ₹348.90 from ₹307.50 previously. The stock traded between ₹310.95 and ₹369.00 during the session, with volumes of 1.39 crore shares reflecting active interest.

Ixigo Ltd share price rose 12.14 per cent to ₹180.31 from the previous close of ₹160.79. The stock opened at ₹161.01 and moved higher throughout the session, hitting a high of ₹182.40. Trading volumes stood at over 1.02 crore shares.

Company Stock Performance Snapshot

Top NSE gainers on March 20 2026:

Gujalkali Ltd:  Gujalkali share price closed at ₹583.80, up 20.00 per cent from ₹486.50. The stock opened at ₹485.95 and rallied sharply to hit a high of ₹583.80, which remained its closing level. The low stood at ₹471.00. Volumes were recorded at 2,35,69,653 shares, reflecting strong participation and sustained buying through the session.

Firstcry Ltd: Firstcry share price ended at ₹252.07, gaining 20.00 per cent over the previous close of ₹210.06. The stock opened at ₹210.70 and maintained a steady upward trend, touching its high at ₹252.07. The low for the session was ₹210.29. Volumes were high at 7,04,44,931 shares, indicating broad-based market interest.

Webelsolar Ltd: Webelsolar share price closed at ₹74.85, up 19.99 per cent from ₹62.38. The stock opened at ₹64.01 and traded in a range of ₹63.10 to ₹74.85, ending near its day’s high. Volumes stood at 5,97,98,203 shares, supporting the upward momentum.

KIOCL Ltd:  KIOCL share price settled at ₹348.90, rising 13.46 per cent from ₹307.50. The stock opened at ₹310.95 and hit a high of ₹369.00 before closing lower. The low remained at ₹310.95. Total traded volume was 1,39,32,008 shares, indicating steady accumulation.

Ixigo Ltd:  Ixigo share price ended at ₹180.31, up 12.14 per cent from ₹160.79. The stock opened at ₹161.01 and moved in a range of ₹160.77 to ₹182.40. It closed near the upper band of the session, with volumes at 1,02,72,041 shares.

What This Means for Investors

Sharp gains across these stocks reflect strong momentum and liquidity-driven interest in mid-cap and small-cap segments. Such moves are often accompanied by elevated volatility, requiring close tracking of volumes and price sustainability.

Investors typically assess whether such rallies are supported by fundamental developments or remain driven by short-term trading activity.

Broader Market and Sectoral Context

The gains were spread across sectors including chemicals, consumer platforms, renewable energy and metals. This indicates selective buying rather than a broad-based market rally on March 20, 2026.

Sector rotation and stock-specific triggers continue to drive sharp movements in individual counters.

About the Company

Gujalkali Ltd operates in the chemicals segment.
Firstcry Ltd is a consumer-focused retail and e-commerce platform.
Webelsolar Ltd is engaged in solar and renewable energy solutions.
KIOCL Ltd operates in the iron ore and pelletisation segment.
Ixigo Ltd is a travel and booking platform company.

Conclusion

Gujalkali, Firstcry, Webelsolar, KIOCL and Ixigo emerged as the top NSE gainers on March 20, 2026, supported by strong buying and high volumes. The movements highlight continued interest in select mid-cap and sector-driven opportunities in the market.

Source: https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/top-gainers-losers