Cochin Shipyard shares hit record high for fourth session, overbought on charts

Cochin Shipyard shares hit record high for fourth session, overbought on charts

Cochin Shipyard stock gained 7.21% to Rs 2877.95 on BSE. Market cap of the defence stock stood at Rs 74,991 crore.

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Cochin Shipyard shares stand higher than the 5 day, 10 day, 20 day, 50 day, 100 day and 200 day moving averages.Cochin Shipyard shares stand higher than the 5 day, 10 day, 20 day, 50 day, 100 day and 200 day moving averages.
Aseem Thapliyal
  • Jul 5, 2024,
  • Updated Jul 5, 2024 10:18 AM IST

Shares of Cochin Shipyard zoomed over 7% to record high amid a correction in the broader market today. The rally in the defence stocks comes amid defence minister Rajnath Singh’s statement in mid June that the government’s objective was to increase defence exports. He set a target of exports of over Rs 50,000 crore worth of defence equipment by 2028-2029 on an annual basis. Defence exports rose to a record Rs 21,083 crore in the last fiscal.

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Rajnath Singh also made a pitch for make in India theme in the Indian defence sector. Cochin Shipyard stock gained 7.21% to Rs 2877.95 on BSE.

The multibagger defence stock has climbed 914% in a year and gained 1727% in two years. It has entered the overbought zone, signals its RSI at 79.2. Market cap of the defence stock stood at Rs 74,991 crore.

Earlier, Cochin Shipyard stock opened higher at Rs 2732 on BSE. Total 5.25 lakh shares of the firm changed hands amounting to a turnover of Rs 147.09 crore on BSE.

Cochin Shipyard has a one-year beta of 1, indicating average volatility during the period. Cochin Shipyard shares stand higher than the 5 day, 10 day, 20 day, 50 day, 100 day and 200 day moving averages.

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Cochin Shipyard Limited is engaged in the shipbuilding and ship repair business. The company is engaged in the construction of vessels and repairs and refits of all types of vessels including upgradation of ships periodical layup repairs and life extension of ships.

Disclaimer: Business Today provides stock market news for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Shares of Cochin Shipyard zoomed over 7% to record high amid a correction in the broader market today. The rally in the defence stocks comes amid defence minister Rajnath Singh’s statement in mid June that the government’s objective was to increase defence exports. He set a target of exports of over Rs 50,000 crore worth of defence equipment by 2028-2029 on an annual basis. Defence exports rose to a record Rs 21,083 crore in the last fiscal.

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Rajnath Singh also made a pitch for make in India theme in the Indian defence sector. Cochin Shipyard stock gained 7.21% to Rs 2877.95 on BSE.

The multibagger defence stock has climbed 914% in a year and gained 1727% in two years. It has entered the overbought zone, signals its RSI at 79.2. Market cap of the defence stock stood at Rs 74,991 crore.

Earlier, Cochin Shipyard stock opened higher at Rs 2732 on BSE. Total 5.25 lakh shares of the firm changed hands amounting to a turnover of Rs 147.09 crore on BSE.

Cochin Shipyard has a one-year beta of 1, indicating average volatility during the period. Cochin Shipyard shares stand higher than the 5 day, 10 day, 20 day, 50 day, 100 day and 200 day moving averages.

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Cochin Shipyard Limited is engaged in the shipbuilding and ship repair business. The company is engaged in the construction of vessels and repairs and refits of all types of vessels including upgradation of ships periodical layup repairs and life extension of ships.

Disclaimer: Business Today provides stock market news for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Readers are encouraged to consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Aseem Thapliyal

A journalist with over 12 years' experience, who tracks trends in the share market and writes stock market stories. An active follower of Sensex and Nifty, I capture stocks in news and analysis by share market experts and brokerages on their outlook and price targets. I cover company news/earnings leading to a rally or crash in particular stocks or stock market indices. Also track impact of global stock markets on their Indian peers. I have worked with Live Mint and NDTV Profit in previous stints. My hobbies are exploring new places, travelling, watching movies, spending time with friends and family, watching web series, playing cricket and football. I have completed graduation from Delhi University along with a PG Diploma in journalism from IIMC. I can be reached easily via social media platforms.

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