India’s Nifty 50 index experienced a mixed trading day on Friday, with Wipro Ltd. leading the top gainers, while HDFC Bank Ltd. emerged as one of the key laggards.
Wipro a major player in the IT services sector, recorded a significant surge of 6.6%, closing at ₹462.65. This marked a remarkable performance for the company, providing a boost to its shareholders.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wipro | ₹462.65 | ₹434.0 | 6.6% |
| HCLTech | ₹1,462.7 | ₹1,422.05 | 2.86% |
| Hindalco Industries | ₹570.45 | ₹556.25 | 2.55% |
| Tata Motors | ₹724.7 | ₹708.85 | 2.24% |
| Hero MotoCorp | ₹3,935.7 | ₹3,850.15 | 2.22% |
Following Wipro was HCLTech, another IT giant, with a commendable rise of 2.86%, ending the day at ₹1,462.70. The positive trend in the tech sector reflected growing investor confidence.
Other notable gainers included Hindalco Industries with a 2.55% increase to ₹570.45, Tata Motors gaining 2.24% to ₹724.70, and Hero MotoCorp advancing by 2.22% to ₹3,935.70.
On the downside, HDFC Bank experienced a minor setback of 0.94%, closing at ₹1,670.85, making it the most notable laggard of the day.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grasim Industries | ₹2,046.2 | ₹2,085.6 | -1.89% |
| State Bank of India | ₹636.75 | ₹643.75 | -1.09% |
| ICICI Bank | ₹994.3 | ₹1,004.4 | -1.01% |
| Bajaj Finance | ₹7,295.3 | ₹7,367.15 | -0.98% |
| HDFC Bank | ₹1,670.85 | ₹1,686.7 | -0.94% |
Bajaj Finance also saw a slight decline of 0.98%, ending at ₹7,295.30. ICICI Bank and State Bank of India registered declines of 1.01% and 1.09%, closing at ₹994.30 and ₹636.75 respectively. Grasim Industries, part of the Aditya Birla Group, also fell by 1.89% to ₹2,046.20.
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