On Friday, Nifty 50 touched the 23,000 level for the first time, however, the index closed 0.04% down at 22,957.10. HDFC Bank secured the top position in gainers, while Adani Ports experienced the most significant drop.
HDFC Bank emerged as today’s standout performer with its stock price increasing by 1.65% to ₹1517.20, up from a previous close of ₹1492.60.
Top Gainers
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | ₹1517.20 | ₹1492.60 | 1.65% |
| Larsen & Toubro | ₹3625.90 | ₹3585.40 | 1.13% |
| Bharti Airtel | ₹1388.50 | ₹1374.05 | 1.05% |
| BPCL | ₹654.10 | ₹647.45 | 1.03% |
| Axis Bank | ₹1174.00 | ₹1165.25 | 0.75% |
Following HDFC Bank, Larsen & Toubro also showed a positive trend with a 1.13% increase, closing at ₹3625.90.
Bharti Airtel and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited each recorded gains of 1.05% and 1.03%, with closing prices of ₹1388.50 and ₹654.10, respectively.
Axis Bank also saw gains, albeit more modest, ending the day at ₹1174.00.
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Conversely, Adani Ports led the downturn with a decrease of 1.89%, closing at ₹1416.10 from ₹1443.35. This drop might reflect broader market concerns or specific operational challenges.
Top Losers
| Stock | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adani Ports | ₹1416.10 | ₹1443.35 | -1.89% |
| Tata Consumer Products | ₹1098.25 | ₹1,117.95 | -1.76% |
| Tech Mahindra | ₹1321.75 | ₹1337.50 | -1.18% |
| ITC | ₹436.20 | ₹441.35 | -1.17% |
| Titan | ₹3412.40 | ₹3452.05 | -1.15% |
Tata Consumer Products, Tech Mahindra, ITC and Titan also faced declines, with their stock prices decreasing by 1.76%, 1.18%, 1.17% and 1.15% respectively. ITC stock went down after the company’s net profit in the March quarter fell.
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