Shares of HEG Ltd. surged over 13% and Graphite India Ltd. 10% in early trade on Friday, March 27, tracking a positive global cue after GrafTech International announced a price hike of $600-1,200 per tonne.GrafTech, which holds an estimated 25-30% market share in ex-China markets, has signalled firm pricing trends, a development seen as positive for domestic players such as Graphite India and HEG.
Going ahead, investors will track whether Indian graphite electrode makers follow through with price increases, especially as input and freight costs have also risen.The key monitorable remains the extent to which these hikes translate into margin expansion.
Separately, HEG informed exchanges that its trading window will remain closed from April 1, 2026, until 48 hours after the announcement of its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026.
At around 10:10 am, shares of HEG were trading 11.75% higher at ₹562.20. The stock has gained about 16% over the past one year.
