Liquor maker United Spirits surged 13.96% to Rs 650.95 on bargain hunting. The stock topped the gainers in the BSE's 'A' group. Shares of United Spirits had underperformed the market over the past one month until 24 January 2012, falling 3.84% compared with the Sensex's 7.99% rise. The scrip had also underperformed the market in past one quarter, falling 31.41% as against 0.33% rise in the Sensex.

United Spirits' net profit declined 63.79% to Rs 47.06 crore on 0.31% decline in net sales to Rs 1953.94 crore in Q3 December 2011 over Q3 December 2010. The result was announced on Friday, 20 January 2012.

Drug maker Aurobindo Pharma spurted 8.47% to Rs 110.15. The stock was second biggest gainer in 'A' group.

Plastic water storage tanks maker Sintex Industries galloped 7.59% to Rs 78.70. The stock was third biggest gainer in 'A' group.

Direct-to-home service provider Dish TV India jumped 7.43% to Rs 61.45 on bargain hunting after the stock tumbled 12.74% in the preceding six sessions to Rs 57.20 on 24 January 2012 from a recent high of Rs 65.55 on 16 January 2012. The stock was fourth biggest gainer in 'A' group.

Anil Dhirubhai Ambani-controlled Reliance Infrastructure rose 7.18% to Rs 514.20. The stock was fifth biggest gainer in 'A' group.

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