List of Companies with highest share price in India (Updated- October 2020): The majority of shares in India trade at the share price below Rs 1,000 per share on Indian stock exchanges. Howere, there are a few stocks that trade at a price in the mutiples of thousands of rupees. Although, share price of a company has nothing to do with the companies valuation and even a company with a share price of Rs 2,000 can be undervalued compared to it’s peers. Anyways, for the small retail investors, it might be a little difficult to enter those stocks which trade at a very high share prices.
In this article, we are going to discuss the most expensive shares in India i.e. the companies with the highest share price in India. Here, we’ll look at 12 of the costliest shares in India based on the current share price at which they are trading in the market.
Note: Please study the companies carefully if you want to invest in any of the stocks mentioned in the list here. A high stock price doesn’t guarantee a fundamentally strong company or a good investment. And vice versa. Let’s get started.
#12 Companies with Highest Share Price in India
1. MRF (Rs 60,269)
Market Capitalisation = Rs 25,554 Cr
Madras Rubber Factory (MRF) is a Tyre manufacturer that produces a wide range of tyres. It specializes in Car & bike tyres, trucks/buses tires etc. Currently, MRF has the highest share price in India among all the listed companies on BSE/NSE. The all-time high share price of MRF is Rs 81,426. The stock is currently trading at a standalone PE of 70.
MRF has never split its share and has a face value of Rs 1o. Noticeably, this company was trading at a price of Rs 10,000, in November 2012.
2. Honeywell Automation (Rs 32,198)
Market Capitalisation = Rs 28,463 Cr
Honeywell Automation India Ltd, a part of Honeywell group, USA and is a leader in providing integrated automation and software solutions. It has a wide product portfolio in environmental and combustion controls, and sensing and control, etc. This stock has given a return of over +235% in the last 5 years. It is currently trading at a PE of 60.03.
3. Page Industries (Rs 20,627)
Market Capitalisation = Rs 23,001 Cr
Page Industries is an Indian manufacturer and retailer of innerwear, loungewear and socks. One of the fpopular brand under Page Industries is Jockey (Underwear and inner wears company). .This stock has turned out to be a multi-bagger stock in the last couple of years and has given a return of over +2,000% in the last ten years.
Page industries is currently trading at a PE of 119.05.
4. Shree Cements (Rs 20,296)
Market Capitalisation = Rs 73,272 Cr
Shree Cement is an Indian cement manufacturer headquartered in Kolkata. This Indian cement manufacturer company was founded in Beawar, Ajmer district, Rajasthan, in 1979. Shree cement is the biggest cement maker in northern India and also produces and sells power under the name Shree Power and Shree Mega Power. Shree cements is currently trading at a PE of 49.08.
5. 3M India (Rs 18,795)
Market Capitalisation = Rs 21,182 Cr
3M India Ltd is the subsidiary listed company of 3M Company USA in India. 3M Company USA holds 75% equity stake in the company. It has a diversified portfolio of products in dental cement, health care, cleaning, etc. This stock is currently trading at a PE of 117.77.
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6. Abbott India (Rs 15,975)
Market Capitalisation = Rs 33,947 Cr
Headquartered in Mumbai, Abbott India Limited, a publicly listed company and a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories, takes pride in offering high-quality trusted medicines in multiple therapeutic categories such as women’s health, gastroenterology, cardiology, metabolic disorders, and primary care. It is currently trading at a PE of 51.72. This stock has given a return of over 179% in the last 5 years.
7. Nestle India (Rs 15,851)
Market Capitalisation = Rs 153,377 Cr
Nestle India is in the food processing industry with a wide variety of products like Maggi, Kit-Kat, Nescafe, Every day, etc. It is the Indian subsidiary of Nestlé which is a Swiss multinational company.This stock is currently trading at a PE of 73.59.
8. Bosch (Rs 13,291)
Market Capitalisation = Rs 39,202 Cr
Bosch ranks eighth in the list of companies with highest share price in India. It is a part of the German multinational company Robert Bosch (or just Bosch), headquartered in Germany. Bosch belongs to the automobile ancillaries industry and currently trading at a PE of 78.23 (52-week high- Rs 17,273).
9. Tasty Bite Eatables (Rs 10,598)
Market Capitalisation = Rs 2,592 Cr
This company operates in the food processing industry with products like tasty bite rice, noodles, entrees, etc. The Company offers a range of ready-to-serve (RTS) ethnic food products under the brand name Tasty Bite and Frozen Formed Products (FFP). This stock is currently trading at a PE of 78.62.
10. Bombay Oxygen (Rs 10,350)
Market Capitalisation = Rs 155 Cr
This is one of the lesser-known companies on the list of companies with highest share price in India and a smallcap company by marketcap. Incorporated in 1960, Bombay Oxygen is an Industrial gases company. The Company’s name has been changed to BOMBAY OXYGEN INVESTMENTS LIMITED w.e.f 03 October, 2018.
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11. Procter & Gamble (Rs 9,872)
Market Capitalisation = Rs 32,598 Cr
P & G is in the personal care industry with products in hygiene and health care. The Company is involved in manufacturing, trading and marketing of health and hygiene products. The Company’s brands include Ambi Pur, Ariel, Duracell, Gillette, Head & Shoulders, Olay, Oral-B, Pampers, Pantene, Tide, Vicks, Wella and Whisper. This stock is currently trading at a PE of 74.
12. Bharat Rasayan (Rs 9,176)
Market Capitalisation = Rs 3,900 Cr
Bharat Rasayan Limited is a smallcap company based in India and engaged in manufacturing of pesticides-technical, formulations and its intermediates. The Company primarily offers Metaphenoxy Benzaldehyde. The Company’s products are Insecticides, which include Acetamiprid, Bifenthrin, Chlorpyrifos, Cypermethrin etc.
This stock is currently trading at a share price of PE of 24.
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Summary
Here is the list of Companies with Highest Share Price in India along with a few other popular stocks added:
S.No. | Company Name | Share Price (Rs) | MarketCap (Rs Cr) | Current PE |
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1 | MRF | 60269.95 | 25554.46 | 21.98 |
2 | Honeywell Auto | 32198.45 | 28463.43 | 60.03 |
3 | Page Industries | 20627.25 | 22999.38 | 119.17 |
4 | Shree Cement | 20296.95 | 73232.91 | 49.08 |
5 | 3M India | 18795.8 | 21182.87 | 111.77 |
6 | Abbott India | 15975.35 | 33947.62 | 51.72 |
7 | Nestle India | 15876.85 | 153077.79 | 73.59 |
8 | Bosch | 13291.75 | 39202.21 | 78.23 |
9 | Tasty Bite Eat. | 10598.15 | 2719.49 | 78.62 |
10 | Bombay Oxygen | 10350.05 | 155.25 | --- |
11 | P & G Hygiene | 9872.25 | 32046.05 | 74 |
12 | Bharat Rasayan | 9176.8 | 3900.14 | 24.07 |
13 | Sanofi India | 8748.4 | 20147.57 | 39.07 |
14 | Dixon Technolog. | 8719.7 | 10088.82 | 102.4 |
15 | Yamuna Syndicate | 8644 | 265.69 | 3.5 |
16 | Polson | 8028.8 | 96.35 | 19.39 |
17 | Maruti Suzuki | 6892.4 | 208205.62 | 51.63 |
Disclaimer: The list of 12 Companies with Highest Share Price in India is till date October 2020. The stock market is dynamic and the stock prices will change in the future, which may change the list or the order of the companies listed here.
That’s all for this post on ‘#12 companies with the highest share price in India’. Most of the companies on this list are trading at a high PE. If you want to buy any one of them, then please study the company carefully. Just being the costliest shares in India doesn’t make them a good pick for investment. Moreover, past performance does not guarantee future returns.
Further, do comment below which other stocks can find a place in this list of companies with highest share price in India by next year (October 2021)? And which ones will be thrown out of the list, according to you? Happy Investing!
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