Meanwhile, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 16.76 points, or 0.05%, to 31,226.55. The S&P BSE Small-Cap index was up 142.32 points, or 0.91%, to 15,709.25.

On BSE, so far 16,000 shares were traded in the counter, compared with average daily volume of 5,462 shares in the past one quarter. The stock hit a high of Rs 897 in intraday trade so far, which is record high for the counter. The stock hit a low of Rs 838.05 so far during the day. The stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 386.10 on 5 July 2016.

The stock had outperformed the market over the past one month till 4 July 2017, rising 1.33% compared with 0.32% decline in the Sensex. The scrip also outperformed the market in past one quarter, gaining 13.46% as against Sensex's 4.12% rise. The scrip had also outperformed the market in past one year, surging 109.77% as against Sensex's 14.88% rise.

The small-cap company has an equity capital of Rs 21.88 crore. Face value per share is Rs 10.

Garware Wall Ropes announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Israel's Aero-T showing intention to combine their capability for manufacturing and supply of advanced aerostats for Indian Defence. Aero-T is a subsidiary of Israel based RT LTA Systems, the designer, developer and manufacturer of World class Aerostats.

The MoU between Garware Wall Ropes and Aero-T envisages intention of the parties to establish future co-operation between both companies to facilitate a fully indigenized development, production, delivery and maintenance support for advanced aerostats required for both military and civilian use initially for agreed size. The intended co-operation will entail the company establishing an aerostat envelope production facility and Aero-T providing the technology, know-how, integration, acceptance and continuous support for the aerostats development & production. Simultaneously, there will be co-operation with Indian R&D establishments, such as DRDO /ADRDE and the end customers to understand their needs and co-develop customized solutions.

On a consolidated basis, net profit of Garware-Wall Ropes rose 13.65% to Rs 19.65 crore on 13.94% rise in total income to Rs 216.04 crore in Q4 March 2017 over Q4 March 2016.

Garware-Wall Ropes is a leading player in technical textiles, known for its innovation and providing customized solutions in the field of fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, sports, agriculture, coated fabrics and geosynthetics.