BHEL, NMDC, RITES, BEML and IREDA stocks closed strong as sustained buying was witnessed among these public sector majors.

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) share price jumped more than 10 percent today. The stock opened at Rs 391 and touched intraday high at Rs 415.

IREDA, NTPC, ONGC, REC and SAIL were among most active PSU stocks in today's trading session. Rail Vikas Nigam, IDBI Bank, HUDCO, RITES and BHEL were trading firm during the early session.

IREDA, REC, MMTC, HUDCO, BHEL, IDBI Bank were among biggest losers from public sector stocks on Friday.

Indian markets are witnessing higher volatility this week with market players not sure about the direction for the market.

Dredging Corporation opened at Rs 833 but started drifting towards intraday low of Rs 806. The stock closed the trading session near day's low and we could see major support around Rs 763.