New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- PC Jeweller share price jumped over 9.46%, touching an intraday high of Rs.17.84 per share on NSE, in Monday's trading session defying the muted trend in the Indian stock market.

PC Jeweller stock opened at Rs.16.91 per share today, as compared to previous close of Rs.16.28 on Friday.

Meanwhile, Indian equity benchmarks opened nearly flat on Monday as investors assessed the quarterly results of major private sector lenders HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, while elevated crude oil prices dampened market sentiment. The Nifty 50 slipped 0.02% to 23,140.5, while the BSE Sensex declined 0.05% to 74,691.38.

PC Jeweller is attracting significant investor interest days after announcing that it has achieved debt-free status. In a...