Top Price and Volume buzzers on Feb 24: Natco Pharma, PSU Banks and Vishal Mega Mart


By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

Summary:


Natco Pharma, Maharashtra Bank, UCO Bank, and Vishal Mega Mart were among the top gainers in the Nifty 500 on February 24. Natco Pharma jumped 6%. PSU banks, including the Bank of Maharashtra and UCO Bank, gained up to 3% after the Finance Minister ruled out merger plans. Vishal Mega Mart rose over 3% amid heavy buying following a recent correction.

Natco Pharma, Maharashtra Bank, and Vishal Mega Mart Jumped Up to 6%: Here’s why

Natco Pharma

Natco Pharma is the leading gainer among Nifty 500 companies. Its share price rose 6% on February 24 with robust volume. Volume jumped over 3x to 46.8 lakh shares on the NSE, compared to the 30-day average of 14.02 lakh shares. This move follows key developments in February.

This surge followed Natco receiving CDSCO approval to manufacture and market a generic Semaglutide injection in India. Following approval, the company will launch the product commercially in March 2026. Semaglutide, often called the miracle drug, is used for weight loss as well as type 2 diabetes.

This development followed a robust Q3FY26. Total revenue increased by 8.3% year-on-year to ₹705.4 crore, while EBITDA was flat at ₹216.8 crore, in comparison to ₹215.1 crore in the same period last quarter. Margin declined by 230 bps to 30.7%. Still, consolidated net profit jumped 14.3% to ₹151.

Also Read: NSE Turnover Hits 16-Month High ₹23.9 Lakh Crore in Jan

Natco Pharma Ltd

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PSU Bank Stocks: Maharashtra Bank, UCO Bank

PSU banks, including Maharashtra Bank and UCO Bank, are also leading the gainers, with gains of up to 3%. This surge also followed a jump in trading volume. Bank of Maharashtra is trading at 2.43 crore volumes, slightly above the 2.15 crore average. UCO Bank volumes were at 1.24 crore, up from an average of 71.49 lakh.

This move came following Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's comment ruling out roadmaps for PSU bank mergers, as mentioned by PTI. She clarified that bank consolidation was neither discussed during budget preparation nor recently. Instead, the goal is to strengthen the banking system.

Vishal Mega Mart

With a 3.1% gain, the value retail player Vishal Mega Mart is also among the top gainers. This surge also followed a jump in trading volume to 1.12 crore, compared with the 30-day average of 76.4 lakh. The move follows an almost 23% decline in its share price over the past few months despite a strong third-quarter performance.

In Q3FY26, revenue surged by 17% year-on-year to ₹3,670.4 crore, driven by a 9.6% increase in same-store sales growth. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 18.8% to ₹468.5 crore, up from ₹394.2 crore in the same period last year. Margins expanded by 20 bps to 12.8%. Adjusted PAT surged by 17.5% to ₹323.5 crore.

Also Read: Nifty Indices Rejig February 2026

Conclusion

The sharp moves across these stocks were largely driven by company-specific developments and clarification provided by the finance minister with respect to the PSU bank merger.

About the Author

SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000006396).


Founded in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) brings decades of experience in India’s equity markets. DSIJ's research combines fundamental analysis with price action, guided by disciplined risk management and capital preservation. They follow a structured, data-driven approach designed to help investors and traders make informed decisions beyond short-term market noise. 

Published Date : 24 Feb 2026

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