The Indian stock market witnessed a significant rally today, with the Nifty50 index touching above 25,950 on the back of improved investor sentiment, favourable corporate earnings and positive cues from global markets. Both the Sensex and Nifty recorded significant gains, reflecting broad participation in sectors such as banking, oil and gas and telecom. The positive outlook was driven by expected additional policy support, reduced global uncertainty and positive quarterly results from major companies.
Nifty50 Top Gainers
Here are the leading gainers from today’s Nifty 50 session
| Stock | Closing Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| SBI Life Insurance | ₹1,912 | +3.9% |
| Bharti Airtel | ₹2,084.5 | +2.7% |
| Grasim Industries | ₹2,910 | +2.4% |
| Hindalco Industries | ₹825 | +2.1% |
| Indus Towers | ₹374 | +3.5% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | ₹1,378 | +1.1% |
| ICICI Bank | ₹1,378 | +1.0% |
Nifty50 Top Losers
Top laggards from the Nifty 50 index today included
| Stock | Closing Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| Cohance Lifesciences | ₹855 | -2.54% |
| Sumitomo Chemicals | ₹513.25 | -1.02% |
| SBI Cards | ₹1,025 | -0.7% |
| Bata India | ₹1,390 | -0.6% |
| Tata Investment Corp. | ₹4,000 | -0.6% |
| Shriram Finance | ₹716.5 | -0.5% |
These stocks declined largely due to profit-booking after previous rallies, sectoral headwinds, and some weaker quarterly results
The sharp rally in blue-chip stocks and the overall bullish mood signals confidence in India’s ongoing economic recovery and the resilience of its corporate sector. The coming weeks will likely see further volatility as more companies release their earnings, and investors keep a watchful eye on global monetary developments and domestic policy measures.
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