There are 169 companies in BSE 500 that have surpassed the Sensex's gain of 3.09% in the period between September 15 and Septemeber 28, 2006. On Septemebr 15, the Sensex managed to close above the psychological level of 12000 points, first time since its fall from the grace on May 11, 2006. Interestingly, 31 stocks available for less than Rs 100 have outperformed the Sensex and in that 11 are banking stocks. Dena Bank, Vijaya Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Yes Bank, Bank of Rajasthan, Allahabad Bank, IndusInd Bank etc all have done better than the Sensex in the period under consideration.
Of the remaining stocks that have underperformed the Sensex during the period under consideration, 105 have gained less than than Sensex's 3.09% but have still managed to give positive return.
Below is the list of stocks that are trading below Rs 100 and yet have given higher returns than the Sensex during the September 15-28, 2006 period.