KEI Industries Leads Trio of Top Gainers in Pre-Opening Trade
Overview
KEI Industries, Happiest Minds Technologies, and Gulf Oil Lubricants emerged as top BSE gainers in pre-opening trade. KEI Industries' board will meet on January 21, 2026, to review financial results, consider an interim dividend, and evaluate a voluntary delisting proposal. The other two stocks saw gains attributed to market forces.
Stocks Mentioned
The S&P BSE Sensex opened the trading session on a subdued note. However, select equities demonstrated significant buying interest in the pre-opening phase. KEI Industries Ltd, Happiest Minds Technologies Ltd, and Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd stood out as the top gainers on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) during this period.
Market Opens Mixed, Select Stocks Show Strength
The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex initiated the day's trading with a marginal dip, losing 269.15 points, reflecting a 0.32% decrease. Sectoral performance was mixed, with metals showing a modest gain of 0.35%, while power and auto sectors saw declines of 0.23% and 0.16% respectively. Amidst this backdrop, KEI Industries Ltd surged by 2.27% to trade at ₹4,398.75. Happiest Minds Technologies Ltd followed, gaining 1.86% to reach ₹437.55, and Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd advanced 1.85% to ₹1,152.25.
KEI Industries Board Meeting Agenda
KEI Industries informed the exchanges that its Board of Directors is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. The primary agenda items for this meeting include the consideration and approval of the un-audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2025. Additionally, the board will evaluate a proposal for declaring an interim dividend for the fiscal year 2025-26. A significant point on the agenda is the evaluation of a proposal for the voluntary delisting of its equity shares from The Calcutta Stock Exchange Ltd, subject to necessary regulatory approvals.
Gains in Happiest Minds Technologies and Gulf Oil Lubricants India appear to be driven by market forces, as no significant corporate announcements have been made by these companies recently. This suggests a demand-led rally in their shares during the pre-opening session.
