MUMBAI, Dec. 15 -- Bajaj Finance Ltd on Tuesday became India's twelfth company to cross Rs.3 trillion in market capitalisation. The stock touched a record high of Rs.5,137 apiece on the BSE, up 5% from its previous close with a market cap of Rs.3.08 trillion.

At 0235pm, shares of Bajaj Finance traded at Rs.5,120.

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The stock had hit a low of Rs.1,783.10 per share on 27 May and since then it has advanced 188.1%. So far this year, it has gained over 21%.

Currently, Reliance Industries Ltd is the country's most valued firm with a market cap of Rs.15.34 trillion, followed by TCS and HDFC Bank with market cap of Rs.10.60 trillion and 7.72 trillio, resp...