Top three stocks that saw heavy demand from buyers in the pre-opening session today

These three stocks were the top gainers on BSE in the pre-opening session today.

At the pre-opening bell, the frontline index S&P BSE Sensex opened in green with a gain of 194.15 points or 0.26 per cent. By 9.15 am, the index stood at 74,024.45 signifying a slight gain of 9.90 points or 0.01 per cent over its previous closing. 

On the sectoral front, in the pre-opening session, metals rose by 0.22 per cent, power gained 0.32 and auto rose by 0.40 per cent. 

Meanwhile, Epigral Ltd, APL Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd and Data Patterns (India) Ltd emerged as the Top Gainers of BSE in the pre-opening session today. 

Epigral Ltd, an S&P BSE company, surged 15.03 per cent to trade at Rs 1340.35 apiece. The company has not made any significant announcements of late. Hence, the rally in the share price could be driven purely by the market forces. 

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd rallied 9.99 per cent to trade at Rs 232.85 apiece. In the meeting held on April 1, the board has authorized the management of the Company to evaluate vertical demerger of Madura Fashion & Lifestyle business from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail into a separate listed company.

Data Patterns (India) Ltd, an S&P BSE company, climbed 7.27 per cent to trade at Rs 2747.20 apiece. The company has not made any significant announcements of late. Hence, the rally in the share price could be driven purely by the market forces. 

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.