New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Logistics stock Elitecon International surged nearly 1% on the NSE in Tuesday's trading session after the company announced strengthening of its Board and senior management. The stock rallied despite muted trends on Dalal Street.

Elitecon International share price opened at Rs.16.73 today. The stock touched an intraday high of Rs.17.12 on NSE on 18 August.

Meanwhile, market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened lower on Tuesday, pressured by elevated crude oil prices and escalating tensions in West Asia, which dampened investor sentiment. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 278.32 points to 77,450.64, while the broader 50-share NSE Nifty declined 57.65 points to 24,230.45.

In an exchange filing dated 17 August, Elite...