Iron ore exporter Sesa Goa soared 6.78% to Rs 454.10 as strong demand lifted spot iron ore prices over the past few months. The stock topped the gainers in the BSE's 'A' group. The stock hit a lifetime high of Rs 457.35 in intra-day trade today, 4 March 2010.

Hindustan Zinc surged 5.53% to Rs 1228.15 as metal prices rose on the London Metal Exchange on Wednesday, 3 March 2010. The stock was the second biggest gainer in 'A' group.

Sintex Industries moved up 5.18% to Rs 259.75. The stock was the third biggest gainer in 'A' group.

Moser Baer India climbed 5.07% to Rs 82.85 after the government last week in its Union Budget for 2010-2011 offered tax breaks on products needed to set up solar power plants. The stock was the fourth biggest gainer in 'A' group.

LIC Housing Finance gained 5.03% to Rs 814.70. The stock was the fifth biggest gainer in 'A' group.