New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- Defence stock Apollo Micro Systems surged as much as 14 per cent in intraday trade on the NSE on Friday, August 22, to hit its 52-week high of Rs.234. Apollo Micro Systems share price opened at Rs.206 against its previous close of Rs.205.23 and skyrocketed 14 per cent to a 52-week high of Rs.233.99, defying weak market sentiment. Around 10:30 AM, the defence stock traded 13 per cent higher at Rs. 231.85. Equity benchmark Nifty was 0.60 per cent down at 24,931 at that time.

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