NHC Foods gained on Friday after the company bagged supply order from Central Police Canteens of India, a government undertaking.

With this order, the company's products will be sold at over 126 master canteens of the central police departments across India.

"This is in line with NHC Foods overall strategy of focusing on the company's segment increasing its sale volume and market presence across the country," it said.

Shares of NHC Foods are trading at Rs 44.40, up Rs 2.1, or 4.96% at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) on Friday at 11:01 a.m. In the earlier session, the shares climbed 0.36%, or Rs 0.15, at Rs 42.30.