New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- Shares of small-cap player Integrated Industries surged as much as 7.8 percent in intra-day trade on Friday, hitting a high of Rs.20.85, even as broader markets witnessed a sell-off. The rally was supported by a sharp uptick in volumes, which were 1.12 times the daily average, signaling investor interest in the stock.

This uptick comes despite a broader downtrend in the stock's recent performance. Over the past year, the stock has declined 27 percent, and in July alone, it fell 16 percent, extending a losing streak for the third consecutive month. It shed 14 percent in June and ended flat but negative in May. However, April offered a brief respite with a 31 percent rally, following six months of consistent losses fro...