PCBL Chemical Shows Strong Short-Term Gains Amid Broader Market Rally

PCBL Chemical, a midcap player in the carbon black industry, has shown notable activity today, gaining 5.04% on March 5, 2025. The stock has outperformed its sector by 0.87%, marking a consecutive gain over the last two days with a total return of 7.84% during this period. Intraday, PCBL Chemical reached a high of Rs 381.6, reflecting a 5.07% increase.
In terms of moving averages, the stock is currently above its 5-day moving average but remains below the 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages. The carbon black sector itself has seen a gain of 4.17%.

In the broader market context, the Sensex experienced a sharp rise of 1.01%, climbing 724.86 points to reach 73,730.23. However, it remains 4.74% away from its 52-week low and is trading below its 50-day moving average. Small-cap stocks are leading the market today, with the BSE Small Cap index gaining 2.8%.

PCBL Chemical's performance over various time frames shows a 34.50% increase over the past year, while year-to-date, it has declined by 15.44%. Over three years, the stock has surged by 292.88%, and over five years, it has increased by an impressive 617.59%.