Today’s trading session witnessed a mixed bag of performances on the NIFTY 50 index. Among the top gainers, Grasim Industries Limited stole the limelight with a significant 5.40% surge, while Mahindra & Mahindra Limited led the pack of losers with a 2.34% drop.
Starting with the top performers, Grasim Industries Limited closed at ₹2168.50, up from its last close of ₹2057.30. The stock has been on a steady upward trajectory, making it the top gainer of the day.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grasim Industries Limited | ₹2168.5 | ₹2057.3 | 5.41% |
| State Bank of India | ₹725.25 | ₹699.55 | 3.67% |
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited | ₹6437.35 | ₹6231.0 | 3.31% |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited | ₹1534.8 | ₹1491.1 | 2.93% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ₹1010.7 | ₹989.3 | 2.16% |
Following closely, the State Bank of India saw a robust growth of 3.67%, closing at ₹725.25. The stock has been gaining traction, reflecting the overall positive sentiment in the banking sector.
Healthcare giant Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited also had a good run, with a 3.31% rise, ending the day at ₹6437.35. The stock has been performing well, mirroring the growth in the healthcare sector.
Pharmaceutical major Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited wasn’t far behind, registering a 2.93% increase, closing at ₹1534.80. Lastly, ICICI Bank Limited rounded off the top five gainers with a 2.16% gain, closing at ₹1010.70.
On the flip side, the auto sector faced a setback with Mahindra & Mahindra Limited witnessing a 2.34% fall, closing at ₹1646.40.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahindra & Mahindra Limited | ₹1646.4 | ₹1685.9 | -2.34% |
| Oil and Natural Gas Corporation | ₹267.55 | ₹273.15 | -2.05% |
| Bharti Airtel Limited | ₹1120.25 | ₹1142.15 | -1.92% |
| NTPC Limited | ₹324.9 | ₹330.9 | -1.81% |
| Hindalco Industries Limited | ₹591.3 | ₹601.3 | -1.66% |
Energy sector player Oil and Natural Gas Corporation also faced a slump, with a 2.05% drop, ending the day at ₹267.55. Telecom giant Bharti Airtel Limited saw a 1.91% decrease, closing at ₹1120.25.
Power sector heavyweight NTPC Limited recorded a 1.81% fall, closing at ₹324.90. Lastly, Hindalco Industries closed at ₹591.30, marking a 1.66% drop, rounding off the list of bottom five performers.
In a day marked by volatile trading, India’s benchmark indices exhibited resilience by rebounding from the day’s lows to conclude the week on a positive note. Despite broader market indices registering a downturn of approximately 1%, specific sector indices, particularly Metal and Oil & Gas, experienced declines exceeding 1%.
At the closing bell, the Sensex displayed a gain of 167.06 points, equivalent to a 0.23% increase, settling at 71,595.49. Simultaneously, the Nifty demonstrated an upward movement of 64.55 points, translating to a 0.3% rise, concluding the day at 21,782.50.
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