Shares of state-run Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Limited went up as much as five per cent to Rs 58.6, marking their biggest intra-day percentage gain since March 5.

The company posted a 64 per cent jump in the consolidated profit for the March-quarter.

Over 1.1 million shares change hands in early trade hours.

As of Tuesday's close, the stock was down 12.7 per cent this year.