Friday’s trading session witnessed a mixed bag of performances on the NIFTY 50 index. Among the top gainers, Kotak Mahindra Bank emerged as the star performer, while UltraTech Cement struggled at the other end of the spectrum.
Leading the pack, Kotak Mahindra Bank saw a significant surge of 2.06%, taking its current price to ₹1785.15 from the previous close of ₹1749.15. This robust performance makes it the top gainer of the day.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | ₹1785.15 | ₹1749.15 | 2.06% |
| SBI Life Insurance | ₹1485.30 | ₹1463.75 | 1.47% |
| HDFC Bank | 1,549.55 | 1,527.60 | 1.44% |
| Bajaj Finserv | ₹1677.95 | ₹1655.80 | 1.34 |
| ITC | ₹427.55 | ₹423.75 | 1.14% |
Following closely, SBI Life Insurance registered a 1.47% increase, pushing its current price to ₹1485.30 from the last close of ₹1463.75. Bajaj Finserv also showed a strong performance with a 1.34% rise, marking its current price at ₹1677.95.
Other notable gainers include HDFC Bank and ITC, which experienced growth of 1.44% and 1.14% respectively.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| UltraTech Cement | ₹9823.60 | ₹10005.10 | -1.81% |
| Grasim Industries | ₹2237.55 | ₹2277.85 | -1.77% |
| Bajaj Auto | ₹9009.50 | ₹9146.15 | -1.49% |
| Bajaj Finance | ₹7175.65 | ₹7282.20 | -1.48% |
| Larsen and Toubro | ₹3743.1 | ₹3800 | -1.44% |
On the flip side, UltraTech Cement bore the brunt of the market’s volatility, dropping by 1.81% to ₹9823.60 from its last close of ₹10005.10. This dip makes it the biggest loser of the day.
Other stocks that faced a setback include Grasim Industries and Bajaj Auto, with a decline of 1.77% and 1.49% respectively. Grasim Industries is currently priced at ₹2237.55, while Bajaj Auto is trading at ₹9009.50.
Joining the list of losers, Bajaj Finance and Larsen and Toubro also witnessed a drop of 1.48% and 1.44% respectively.
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