Small-cap Stock, April 24 -- Krystal Integrated Services Limited (Krystal) share price rose 2.5% on Friday, April 24, despite overall weakness in the Indian stock markets. The rise comes after it received an Rs.138 crore solar contract from the Maharashtra government.

In intra-day deals, Krystal soared 12% to its day's high of Rs.643 on BSE. However, it pared gains to settle 2.5% higher at Rs.588.70.

In comparison, Sensex ended 1000 points lower at 76,664.21, whereas Nifty 50 shed 275.10 points to settle at 23,898. The Indian stock market ended sharply lower, extending its losing run, as soaring crude oil prices and escalating US-Iran war in the Middle East dented sentiment.

The small-cap stock has advanced 9% in last 1 month but lost ...