10 Stocks Locking in 20% Upper Circuit: A Market Analysis

On January 14, 2026, a notable number of stocks locked at their 20 percent upper circuit, indicating strong buying interest and a bullish market sentiment. This sharp rally suggests increased risk-taking, particularly in small and growth stocks. However, investors should exercise caution, conduct thorough research, and avoid chasing short-term spikes. Here are the stocks that hit the upper circuit today:

Antelopus Selan Energy Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 1,549 crores, the shares of Antelopus Selan Energy Limited surged to a 20 percent upper circuit of Rs. 440.70 per share, up from Rs. 367.25 per share. Established in 1985, Selan Exploration Technology Limited is a leading private sector listed company engaged in Oil & Gas Exploration and Production (E&P) since 1992. The company currently holds a portfolio of three Oil and Gas fields—Bakrol, Lohar, and Karjisan—located in the Indian state of Gujarat.

UCAL LIMITED

UCAL LIMITED, with a market capitalization of Rs. 285 crores, saw its shares hit a 20 percent upper circuit of Rs. 129.2 per share, up from Rs. 107.7 per share. UCAL Limited, incorporated in 1985, specializes in producing high-volume, quality-critical, and cost-competitive automotive components. The company's state-of-the-art manufacturing plants and world-class R&D centers serve the automotive industry, focusing on two-wheeler and four-wheeler components.

V R Infraspace Limited

V R Infraspace Limited, with a market capitalization of Rs. 154.5 crores, hit a 20 percent upper circuit of Rs. 174 per share, up from Rs. 145 per share. The company operates in the real estate market in Vadodara, developing both residential and commercial projects. It specializes in turnkey and luxury developments, including residential, commercial, and shopping mall projects.

Manaksia Aluminium Company Limited

Manaksia Aluminium Company Limited, with a market capitalization of Rs. 354.5 crores, saw its shares jump to a 20 percent upper circuit of Rs. 54.1 per share, up from Rs. 45.14 per share. Incorporated in 2013, Manaksia Aluminium Ltd is a 45 million dollar turnover company and a flagship of the Manaksia Group. The company operates in metal packaging and other metal products, focusing on light engineering solutions.

Diligent Media Corporation Limited

Diligent Media Corporation Limited, with a market capitalization of Rs. 52.5 crores, hit a 20 percent upper circuit of Rs. 4.46 per share, up from Rs. 3.72 per share. Formed in February 2005 as a joint venture between Essel Group and Bhaskar Group, Diligent Media began with the launch of the Mumbai Edition of Daily News Analysis (DNA), an English daily broadsheet.

Arisinfra Solutions Limited

Arisinfra Solutions Limited, with a market capitalization of Rs. 1,056 crores, hit a 20 percent upper circuit of Rs. 135.4 per share, up from Rs. 112.85 per share. Incorporated in 2021, Arisinfra Solutions Ltd is a B2B technology-enabled company operating in the construction materials market. The company simplifies the procurement process for bulk quantities of construction materials, catering to real estate and infrastructure developers and contractors.

RDB Infrastructure and Power Ltd

RDB Infrastructure and Power Limited, with a market capitalization of Rs. 1,719 crores, hit a 20 percent upper circuit of Rs. 87.46 per share, up from Rs. 72.89 per share. Incorporated in 1981, RDB Realty & Infrastructure Ltd is part of the RDB group and has a significant presence in the real estate market across major cities in India, including Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and others.

Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd

Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd, with a market capitalization of Rs. 261 crores, hit a 20 percent upper circuit of Rs. 8.68 per share, up from Rs. 7.24 per share. The company, focused on electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, launched its first low-speed electric scooter in 2018. Its portfolio includes over 10 EV models under the Joy e-bike brand and 3 models under the Joy e-rik brand.

Novateor Research Laboratories Ltd

Novateor Research Laboratories Ltd, with a market capitalization of Rs. 21 crores, hit a 20 percent upper circuit of Rs. 34.5 per share, up from Rs. 28.8 per share. Incorporated in 2011, Novateor Research Laboratories Ltd develops FDA-approved personal care products for clinical and commercial purposes. The company manufactures a range of teeth whitening and oral care products and plans to expand into cosmetics and healthcare pharma products.

Shahlon Silk Industries Ltd

Shahlon Silk Industries Ltd, with a market capitalization of Rs. 211 crores, hit a 20 percent upper circuit of Rs. 23.90 per share, up from Rs. 19.92 per share. Incorporated in 2008, Shahlon Silk Industries Ltd is part of the Shahlon Group and operates as a fully integrated textile enterprise based in Surat. The company deals in yarn marketing, texturising, twisting, sizing, yarn dyeing, weaving, and finishing fabrics, as well as trading in partially oriented and fully drawn yarn.