Wednesday’s trading session saw a mixed bag of performances from the NIFTY 50 index, with Coal India and HDFC Life Insurance Company emerging as the top gainer and loser respectively.
Following closely, Bharat Petroleum Corporation also had a strong showing with a 3.24% increase. The stock closed at ₹604.75, up from its last close at ₹585.75. Kotak Mahindra Bank secured the third spot among the top gainers, with a 2.55% increase. The stock closed at ₹1825.95, compared to its last close at ₹1780.6.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal India | ₹456.35 | ₹439.85 | 3.75% |
| Bharat Petroleum Corporation | ₹604.75 | ₹585.75 | 3.24% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | ₹1825.95 | ₹1780.6 | 2.55% |
| ITC | ₹436.95 | ₹426.35 | 2.49% |
| Hindalco Industries | ₹603.05 | ₹588.6 | 2.45% |
Other notable gainers include ITC and Hindalco Industries, which saw their stock prices increase by 2.49% and 2.45% respectively. ITC closed at ₹436.95, while Hindalco Industries closed at ₹603.05.
On the flip side, HDFC Life Insurance Company led the pack of losers, with a 1.96% decrease in its stock price. The stock closed at ₹621.5, down from its last close at ₹633.95.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Life Insurance Company | ₹621.5 | ₹633.95 | -1.96% |
| Cipla | ₹1422.95 | ₹1450.3 | -1.89% |
| Divi’s Laboratories | ₹3739.1 | ₹3804.95 | -1.73% |
| Maruti Suzuki India | ₹12682.75 | ₹12888.0 | -1.59% |
| Larsen & Toubro | ₹3753.2 | ₹3785.25 | -0.85% |
Cipla followed closely, with a 1.89% decrease. The stock closed at ₹1422.95, down from its last close at ₹1450.3.
Divi’s Laboratories also had a rough day, with a 1.73% decrease. The stock closed at ₹3739.1, compared to its last close at ₹3804.95.
Other notable losers include Maruti Suzuki India and Larsen & Toubro, which saw their stock prices decrease by 1.59% and 0.85% respectively. Maruti Suzuki India closed at ₹12682.75, while Larsen & Toubro closed at ₹3753.2.
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