Manappuram tops BSE 500 list with 2-fold returns this year
Kerala-based Manappuram Finance leads the list of ten companies from the BSE 500 stocks that have doubled in 2016 so far. Manappuram's stock has gained nearly 210%, which the analysts attributed to the firm's efforts to diversify its loan book. Other strong performers were Escorts and Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertiliser, which have gained around 133% and 126% respectively.