Friday’s trading session on the NIFTY 50 index showcased a variety of performances, with Bajaj Finance leading the gainers, showcasing the vibrancy of the Indian stock market.
Bajaj Finance stood out, marking a 3.28% increase to ₹7119.5 from a previous close of ₹6893.2. Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) followed suit with a notable 2.86% rise, bringing its stock price to ₹2082.9, up from ₹2024.95. Fellow auto giant Maruti Suzuki India also saw a commendable increase of 2.47%, with its stock price moving to ₹12710.95 from ₹12405.0.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Finance | ₹7119.5 | ₹6893.2 | 3.28% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | ₹2082.9 | ₹2024.95 | 2.86% |
| Maruti Suzuki India | ₹12710.95 | ₹12405.0 | 2.47% |
| HDFC Bank | ₹1531.3 | ₹1494.7 | 2.45% |
| JSW Steel | ₹864.8 | ₹844.8 | 2.37% |
HDFC Bank marked a 2.45% rise to ₹1531.3, up from ₹1494.7. JSW Steel added to the day’s positive momentum with a 2.37% increase, with its stock price climbing to ₹864.8 from ₹844.8.
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Auto | ₹8804.5 | ₹9021.3 | -2.40% |
| HCL Technologies | ₹1447.5 | ₹1466.85 | -1.32% |
| Nestlé India | ₹2437.7 | ₹2462.55 | -1.01% |
| Divi’s Laboratories | ₹3671.7 | ₹3708.9 | -1.00% |
| Tata Consultancy Services | ₹3826.2 | ₹3862.0 | -0.93% |
On the other side of the spectrum, Bajaj Auto experienced the largest decline among the NIFTY 50 stocks, with a 2.40% decrease to ₹8804.5.
HCL Technologies also encountered a downturn, with its stock price falling by 1.32% to ₹1447.5 from ₹1466.85. Nestlé India, a major player in the FMCG sector, saw a 1.01% drop to ₹2437.7 from ₹2462.55.
Divi’s Laboratories recorded a 1.00% decline, with its stock price moving to ₹3671.7 from ₹3708.9. Lastly, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) rounded off the top losers, witnessing a 0.93% decrease to ₹3826.2 from ₹3862.0.
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