On Tuesday, Nifty 50 closed 0.46% up at 24,433.20. The benchmark index again hit an all-time high level of 24,443.60 in the session. Maruti Suzuki raced ahead with a significant gain, Tata Consumer Products trailed behind.
Leading the pack of top performers was Maruti Suzuki, with its stock price soaring to ₹12827.70, marking a robust 6.69% increase from its last close. The stock gained after the UP government said it would relax taxes on certain hybrid vehicles which could help Maruti’s sales.
Top Gainers:
| Company | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maruti Suzuki | ₹12827.7 | ₹12023.6 | 6.69% |
| M&M | ₹2925.5 | ₹2851.35 | 2.6% |
| ITC | ₹452.6 | ₹443.6 | 2.03% |
| Divi’s Laboratories | ₹4551.95 | ₹4464.2 | 1.97% |
| Titan | ₹3215.15 | ₹3156.2 | 1.87% |
Following closely was M&M, which saw its stock price rise by 2.60% to ₹2925.50. ITC also had a good run, with its stock price climbing 2.03% to ₹452.60. Divi’s Laboratories and Titan rounded up the list of top gainers, with their stock prices increasing by 1.97% and 1.87% to ₹4551.95 and ₹3215.15 respectively.
Top Losers:
| Company | Current Price | Last Close | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Consumer Products | ₹1142.2 | ₹1150.8 | -0.75% |
| Reliance Industries | ₹3180.55 | ₹3201.8 | -0.66% |
| Shriram Finance | ₹2792.0 | ₹2808.1 | -0.57% |
| ONGC | ₹297.45 | ₹299.15 | -0.57% |
| Bajaj Finance | ₹7068.05 | ₹7098.25 | -0.43% |
On the flip side, Tata Consumer Products emerged as the biggest loser, with its stock price dipping by 0.75% to ₹1142.20.
Reliance Industries also took a hit, with its stock price falling by 0.66% to ₹3180.55.
Shriram Finance, ONGC, and Bajaj Finance also found themselves in the red. Shriram Transport Finance’s stock price slipped by 0.57% to ₹2792.00, while ONGC and Bajaj Finance saw their stock prices decrease by 0.57% and 0.43% to ₹297.45 and ₹7068.05 respectively.
Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Financial Services said, “Both domestic and global factors continue to drive the market momentum. Currently, consumption sectors like FMCG and auto are leading the gains, buoyed by progress in the monsoon and kharif sowing. Investors are eagerly awaiting the first-quarter earnings results, which will guide market direction. The IT sector, with optimistic revenue growth expectations, is expected to positively kickstart the season. Additionally, continuous positive FII inflow contributes to the prevailing positive sentiment.”
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