Top Gainers & Losers: Financials, Aviation Drive Nifty Gainers; Pharma, IT Stocks See Declines | 21 Jul 2026, 12:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 registered a slight dip today, closing down 54 points. Financial services stocks showed resilience among gainers, while pharmaceutical and IT sectors faced downward pressure.
The Indian equities market experienced a subdued trading session on Tuesday, 21 July 2026, with the benchmark Nifty 50 closing at 24184.15, down −0.22% or 54 points. The Nifty Bank index also saw a marginal decline, ending −0.04% lower at 57923.10, reflecting a cautious sentiment across the broader financial space.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Shriram Finance Ltd. | 1063.5 | +2.71% |
| Bajaj Finserv Ltd. | 1884.2 | +1.22% |
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd. | 5290.5 | +1.18% |
| JSW Steel Ltd. | 1267.7 | +0.85% |
| Titan Company Ltd. | 4682.9 | +0.85% |
| HCL Technologies Ltd. | 1231.4 | +0.83% |
| Tech Mahindra Ltd. | 1588.8 | +0.79% |
| Nestle India Ltd. | 1456.1 | +0.68% |
| Coal India Ltd. | 431.9 | +0.58% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | 384.15 | +0.55% |
Leading the gainers was Shriram Finance Ltd., which advanced +2.71%. The company had informed the exchange about an allotment of equity shares, a development that likely contributed to investor interest and positive momentum. Financial services peers Bajaj Finserv and Kotak Mahindra Bank also posted gains of +1.22% and +0.55% respectively, indicating some resilience within the non-banking financial and banking sectors despite the broader market’s weakness. Interglobe Aviation (IndiGo) saw a notable rise of +1.18% following its announcement of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CFM International. This MoU includes extensive support for IndiGo’s upcoming engine MRO facility, a strategic move that was well-received by the market. The IT sector also saw some positive movement with HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra among the top performers, alongside JSW Steel from the metals sector and consumer discretionary giant Titan Company.
Top Losers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank Ltd. | 766.35 | −1.45% |
| Cipla Ltd. | 1421.3 | −1.41% |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | 1088.3 | −1.28% |
| Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. | 1209.3 | −1.13% |
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | 2228.2 | −1.02% |
| HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. | 559 | −1.00% |
| Infosys Ltd. | 1076.4 | −0.98% |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | 13386 | −0.95% |
| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. | 333.6 | −0.85% |
| Tata Steel Ltd. | 185 | −0.76% |
On the losing end, HDFC Bank Ltd. was the biggest laggard, shedding −1.45%, contributing significantly to the Nifty Bank’s minor dip. The pharmaceutical sector faced significant headwinds, with Cipla Ltd. and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. both registering declines of −1.41% and −1.13% respectively. Max Healthcare Institute also contributed to the healthcare sector’s downturn with a −1.28% drop. The IT heavyweights, Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys, were among the top losers, reflecting a broader weakness in the technology space today with declines of −1.02% and −0.98%. Auto stocks Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles also closed in the red, alongside HDFC Life Insurance Company and Tata Steel from the metals sector, indicating a broad-based selling pressure across several key industries.
The day’s trading saw a mixed bag of performances, with specific corporate developments driving some individual stock movements, while broader sector trends influenced others, indicating a cautious yet selective sentiment across the market.