Intraday Trading Highlights
On the trading day, Greaves Cotton Ltd. demonstrated strong momentum, closing well above its 5-day moving average, although it remained below its 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages. The stock’s 7.16% gain notably outpaced the Diesel Engines sector’s 2.83% rise and the Sensex’s 0.54% increase, underscoring its relative strength within the compressors, pumps and diesel engines industry.
The stock’s intraday high of Rs 168.95 represented a 7% increase from its previous close, signalling a decisive upward move that reversed the recent downward trend. This surge contributed to a 4.06% outperformance against the sector, highlighting the stock’s renewed buying interest during the session.
Market Context and Sector Performance
The broader market environment on 28 January 2026 was characterised by a positive trend in the Sensex, which climbed 392.73 points to close at 82,285.09, a 0.52% gain after a flat opening. Despite trading below its 50-day moving average, the Sensex’s 50DMA remained above its 200DMA, indicating a generally constructive medium-term technical setup. Mega cap stocks led the market rally, providing a supportive backdrop for sectoral gains.
Within this context, the Diesel Engines sector, to which Greaves Cotton belongs, advanced by 2.83%, reflecting broad-based strength in related industrial segments. Greaves Cotton’s outperformance relative to both the sector and the Sensex emphasises its notable intraday strength.
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Recent Performance Trends
Greaves Cotton Ltd.’s one-day gain of 7.16% contrasts with its longer-term performance metrics, which have been mixed. Over the past week, the stock has risen 3.01%, outperforming the Sensex’s 0.48% gain. However, over the one-month and three-month periods, the stock has declined by 10.17% and 24.33% respectively, underperforming the Sensex’s corresponding declines of 3.22% and 2.75%.
Year-to-date, Greaves Cotton has fallen 11.74%, compared to the Sensex’s 3.43% decline. Over the one-year horizon, the stock’s performance has been notably weaker, down 33.16%, while the Sensex has gained 8.43%. Despite these setbacks, the stock has delivered a 22.61% return over three years and a 96.06% return over five years, surpassing the Sensex’s 75.58% five-year gain but lagging behind the Sensex’s 236.33% return over ten years.
Mojo Score and Ratings Update
Greaves Cotton Ltd. currently holds a Mojo Score of 40.0, categorised as a Sell rating. This represents a downgrade from its previous Hold rating, which was revised on 3 November 2025. The company’s Market Cap Grade stands at 3, reflecting its mid-tier market capitalisation within its sector. These ratings provide a quantitative assessment of the stock’s relative quality and market standing as of the latest update.
Technical Positioning and Moving Averages
The stock’s price action today saw it trading above its 5-day moving average, signalling short-term positive momentum. However, it remains below its 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating that medium- and long-term technical resistance levels have yet to be overcome. This positioning suggests that while the stock has shown a strong intraday bounce, it continues to face broader technical challenges.
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Summary of Trading Action
Greaves Cotton Ltd.’s strong intraday performance on 28 January 2026 was marked by a 7.16% rise, reaching Rs 168.95 at its peak. This surge reversed a two-day decline and outpaced both the Diesel Engines sector and the Sensex index. The stock’s movement above its 5-day moving average indicates short-term buying interest, although it remains below longer-term moving averages.
The broader market environment was supportive, with the Sensex gaining 0.52% and mega cap stocks leading the advance. The Diesel Engines sector’s 2.83% gain further provided a positive backdrop for Greaves Cotton’s outperformance. Despite the strong intraday move, the stock’s longer-term performance metrics and Mojo rating reflect ongoing challenges in maintaining sustained upward momentum.
Investors and market participants will note the stock’s relative strength today as a notable development within its sector and the wider market context.
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