Public sector stocks were trading lower in today's session. NALCO, NTPC Green Energy, BHEL, Container Corporation and HUDCO were down by over 2 percent.

Dredging Corporation of India stock was facing selling pressure in today's session but the overall short term trend for the stock remains positive.

NMDC Limited (NSE: NMDC), India’s largest iron ore producer, continues to stand out as a significant player in the mining sector.

RITES Limited Shares were among major gainers after the company announced a project from Guyana government. RITES opened today's session at Rs 303 and touched intraday high of Rs 309.85.

NHPC, BEML, GAIL, HPCL and BPCL were among major gainers in the public sector stocks. NHPC was trading nearly 3.8 percent higher.

Dredging Corporation, GAIL, Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Mazagon Dock were among major gainers in Public Sector expect for PSU Banks that were also in high demand today.