CESC Shows Strong Recovery Amid Market Volatility and Sector Outperformance

CESC, a prominent player in the power generation and distribution sector, has shown notable activity today, gaining 3.39% as of May 12, 2025. This performance has allowed the stock to outperform its sector by 1.18%, marking a trend reversal after two consecutive days of decline. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 164.35, reflecting a rise of 4.22% during the trading session.
Today's trading has been characterized by high volatility, with an intraday volatility rate of 277.38%. CESC's current price is above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, and 100-day moving averages, although it remains below the 200-day moving average, indicating mixed signals in its short- to medium-term performance.

In the broader market context, the Sensex has experienced a significant rise, climbing 517.69 points to reach 81,321.49, a 2.35% increase. While CESC's one-day performance stands at 3.74%, its one-week performance shows a slight decline of 0.82%. Over the past month, CESC has gained 6.68%, outperforming the Sensex's 8.26% increase. Over the longer term, CESC has demonstrated strong growth, with a 3-year performance of 105.01% compared to the Sensex's 53.72%.