The markets have come off the early highs. However, the Sensex and the Nifty are still in the green. Though the benchmark indices are muted, there are several individual pockets of strength in the market. 

Here is a quick look at some of the biggest movers and shakers in trade today- 

MCX

The share price of MCX jumped over 4% today. This is on the back of buzz that  the market regulator, SEBI may mull widening the overall participation in the commodity derivatives market.The latest report on Reuters highlighted that SEBI will engage with the government to enable banks and pension funds to trade commodities as part of the regulator’s agenda to strengthen commodities markets.

The Securities and Exchange Board is considering allowing Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI) to trade in non-cash settled, non-agricultural derivatives contracts, Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said.

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The proposals are part of SEBI’s agenda to strengthen commodities markets and enhanced institutional participation will bring in increased liquidity, Pandey said.

Tata Consumer 

The Tata Consumer share price is up over 3% intra-day. The stock surged after the company’s management reiterated growth plans. As per Informist Media, the company’s management confirmed plans to push for premiumisation of its portfolio. The company has maintained its leadership in the tea segment for close to 3 years now and is now targeting volume leadership. 

BEL

The BEL share price jumped on renewed order boom. The key defensive play jumped in trade today after the announcement of Rs 712 crore additional order. The shares have jumped 7% in the last one month and delivered 44% gains in the last 1 year. It is also amongst Motilal Oswal’s  top picks in the defence segment.

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Cochin Shipyard

Another defence stock that is seeing strong gains in today’s trade is from the ship building space. The Cochin Shipyard share price is up over 3% intra-day today. The shares are up 20% so far in 2025. According to Anand Rathi’s latest report, the shares have the potential to run another 9% over the next 12 months.