Price Band Hitters Today, October 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST: International Gemological Institute Leads By Value

Mumbai, October 22: Indian stock markets witnessed activity across upper and lower price band stocks on Thursday, October 22, 2026. International Gemological Institute Ltd recorded a 10.00% gain, while Sasken Technologies Ltd rose 9.29% in the upper band list. On the other hand, Hero Motors Ltd fell 5.00%, while Shalimar Paints Ltd declined 9.83% in the lower band list. The data highlights stocks experiencing significant price movements during the session.

Upper Band Hitters

Lower Band Hitters

Market Activity

International Gemological Institute Ltd led the upper price band list with a 10.00% gain to ₹353.20, supported by trading volume of 49.95 lakh shares and a traded value of ₹174.69 crore. Comfort Intech Ltd also recorded a strong 9.82% advance, while Sasken Technologies Ltd rose 9.29%. Morepen Laboratories Ltd and Bliss GVS Pharma Ltd gained 4.18% and 5.00%, respectively. On the lower band side, Hero Motors Ltd declined 5.00% to ₹116.58, with a traded value of ₹236.21 crore. Shalimar Paints Ltd recorded a sharper 9.83% decline, while Augmont Enterprises Ltd fell 5.00%. Sterlite Technologies Ltd and STL Network Ltd also traded lower, reflecting selling pressure across the listed counters.

Why Price Band Hitters List Matters

The price band hitters list helps investors identify stocks that have reached the permitted upper or lower price limits for a trading session. Upper band movements can indicate strong buying interest, while lower band movements may reflect selling pressure. Such stocks can experience changes in liquidity and trading opportunities when they approach their limits. However, hitting a price band does not independently indicate whether a stock is fundamentally strong or weak. Investors should examine company announcements, financial performance and market conditions before making investment decisions.

Conclusion

As of 12:00 PM IST on October 22, 2026, International Gemological Institute Ltd and Comfort Intech Ltd were among the notable upper price band stocks, gaining 10.00% and 9.82%, respectively. On the lower band side, Hero Motors Ltd declined 5.00%, while Shalimar Paints Ltd recorded a 9.83% fall. The figures provide a snapshot of stocks experiencing significant price movements, along with their trading volumes and values, during the session.

Source: 

• https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/upper-band-hitters
• https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/lower-band-hitters