Neogen Chemicals Hits Day High with Strong 7.98% Intraday Surge

Neogen Chemicals, a small-cap player in the specialty chemicals industry, has shown significant activity today, gaining 7.98% on November 17, 2025. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 1308.6, reflecting a 7.51% increase during the trading session. This performance notably outpaced the broader market, with Neogen outperforming the sector by 7.27%.
In terms of moving averages, Neogen Chemicals is currently positioned higher than its 5-day moving average but remains below its 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating mixed short-term momentum.

The overall market sentiment is positive, as the Sensex opened higher and is trading at 84,808.94, up by 0.29%. The index is also close to its 52-week high, just 0.57% away from reaching 85,290.06. Mid-cap stocks are leading the market today, with the BSE Mid Cap index gaining 0.54%. Despite Neogen's strong performance today, its longer-term metrics show a decline over various time frames compared to the Sensex, highlighting the stock's recent volatility in the market.