Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty 50 Gains 0.51% as IT Stocks Lead, While Finance Shares Lag | 30 Oct 2026, 12:00 PM IST
Key Highlights
Nifty 50 climbs 0.51% as technology stocks drive gains, while financial services and energy sectors face selling pressure during Friday’s trading session.
The index finished the session at 23,052.70, recording a gain of +0.51%. While the broader market sentiment remained positive, the Nifty Bank index struggled to maintain momentum, closing at 54,850.35 with a decline of -0.11%.
The 60-Second Version
- Nifty 50 closed at 23,052.70, rising +0.51% on the day.
- IT stocks dominated the leaderboard, with Nifty IT surging +2.24%.
- Trent Ltd. emerged as the top gainer, climbing +6.02% to reach ₹3033.9.
- Shriram Finance led the losers, falling -1.91% to ₹825.
- India VIX rose +1.87%, settling at 15.40.
| Index | Close | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty Bank | 54,850.35 | −59.30 | −0.11% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,052.70 | +115.95 | +0.51% |
Who Carried the Rally?
and consumer-facing stocks led the charge today, with Trent Ltd. taking the top spot at ₹3033.9, marking a significant +6.02% gain. The aviation sector also saw a boost as Interglobe Aviation Ltd. rose +2.93% to ₹4811.9, supported by reports of an 81.1% passenger load factor in September and a 65.4% market share. IT majors were prominent among the gainers, with Infosys Ltd. climbing +2.56% to ₹1175.8 following the deployment of its Finacle Universal Banker across UNI branches and a 6% rise in Q2 net profit. HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra also posted solid gains of +2.39% and +2.11% respectively.
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Trent Ltd. | ₹3,033.9 | +6.02% |
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd. | ₹4,811.9 | +2.93% |
| Infosys Ltd. | ₹1,175.8 | +2.56% |
| Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. | ₹266.4 | +2.46% |
| HCL Technologies Ltd. | ₹1,437.5 | +2.39% |
| Tech Mahindra Ltd. | ₹1,807 | +2.11% |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. | ₹1,794.9 | +1.93% |
| NTPC Ltd. | ₹316.35 | +1.88% |
| Eternal Ltd. | ₹342.75 | +1.45% |
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | ₹2,510.3 | +1.30% |
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Shriram Finance Ltd. | ₹825 | −1.91% |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. | ₹1,843.6 | −1.52% |
| Adani Enterprises Ltd. | ₹2,569 | −1.49% |
| Coal India Ltd. | ₹387.65 | −1.39% |
| Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. | ₹286.1 | −1.07% |
| Nestle India Ltd. | ₹1,176 | −1.06% |
| Ultratech Cement Ltd. | ₹11,072 | −0.92% |
| State Bank Of India | ₹964.4 | −0.77% |
| Tata Steel Ltd. | ₹168.25 | −0.71% |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | ₹1,845 | −0.71% |
Where the Money Moved
Selling pressure was concentrated in financial services and energy-linked stocks. Shriram Finance Ltd. fell -1.91% to ₹825, while State Bank Of India dropped -0.77% to ₹964.4. Adani Group companies also faced headwinds, with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. down -1.52% and Adani Enterprises Ltd. slipping -1.49%. Additionally, Coal India Ltd. declined -1.39%, reflecting broader weakness in the energy sector.
| Sector index | Change % |
|---|---|
| Nifty IT | +2.24% |
| Nifty Pharma | +1.58% |
| Nifty Healthcare Index | +1.53% |
| Nifty India Consumption | +0.46% |
| Nifty CPSE | +0.44% |
| Nifty Oil & Gas | −0.63% |
| Nifty FMCG | −0.69% |
| Nifty Energy | −0.87% |
| Nifty Media | −0.97% |
| Nifty Chemicals Index | −1.08% |
Beyond the List
Market participation remained active with several stocks hitting 52-week highs, including Laurus Labs Ltd. at ₹2,353 (+4.86%) and Coforge Ltd. at ₹2,048 (+4.38%). Conversely, Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. saw a sharp decline of -13.03% on massive volume, trading at 87.6x its 20-session average. Suzlon Energy Ltd. also touched a 52-week low, falling -8.29% to ₹33.74.
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Laurus Labs Ltd. | ₹2,353 | +4.86% |
| Coforge Ltd. | ₹2,048 | +4.38% |
| Eternal Ltd. | ₹342.75 | +1.45% |
| Divi’s Laboratories Ltd. | ₹9,792 | +1.32% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | ₹459.95 | +0.21% |
| Stock | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Suzlon Energy Ltd. | ₹33.74 | −8.29% |
| Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. | ₹49.72 | −13.03% |
| Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. | ₹808.25 | −3.43% |
| Yes Bank Ltd. | ₹15.16 | −1.75% |
| Max Financial Services Ltd. | ₹1,179.7 | −2.67% |
| Stock | vs average | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| Equitas Small Finance Bank Ltd. | 87.6x | −13.03% |
| Borosil Ltd. | 49.7x | +16.23% |
| Sagility Ltd. | 34.6x | −5.73% |
| Deepak Nitrite Ltd. | 17.7x | +3.54% |
| V-Guard Industries Ltd. | 15.6x | −2.33% |
On the Calendar
Investors are monitoring a busy results calendar today, with 34 Nifty 500 companies including Bank Of Baroda, Bharat Electronics Ltd., and Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd. scheduled to release their performance updates. Several IPOs are currently active, including Maxwell Engineering Solutions Ltd. and Vectras Enprocon Ltd., while Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and REC Ltd. are trading ex-dividend today.
| Stock | Side | Price | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steamhouse India Ltd. | Lower | ₹131.82 | −10.00% |
| Horizon Industrial Parks Ltd. | Lower | ₹43.55 | −9.98% |
| Standard Engineering Technology Ltd. | Lower | ₹385.1 | −5.00% |
| KRN Heat Exchanger And Refrigeration Ltd. | Lower | ₹1,147.2 | −4.99% |
On the calendar today, Friday, 30 October
| Company | Also considering a dividend |
|---|---|
| Aarti Industries Ltd. | — |
| Aditya Birla Capital Ltd. | — |
| Affle 3i Ltd. | — |
| Ajanta Pharma Ltd. | — |
| Bank Of Baroda | — |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd. | — |
| Delhivery Ltd. | — |
| Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd. | — |
| Engineers India Ltd. | — |
| GAIL (India) Ltd. | — |
| Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Ltd. | — |
| GE Vernova T&D India Ltd. | — |
| Company | What happens |
|---|---|
| Maxwell Engineering Solutions Ltd.
Price band ₹150 to ₹158
| Opens for bidding |
| Vectras Enprocon Ltd.
Price band ₹99 to ₹105
| Opens for bidding |
| Johnsoncab Electricals Ltd.
Price band ₹190 to ₹200
| Opens for bidding |
| HGS (India) Ltd.
Price band ₹114 to ₹120
| Opens for bidding |
| Ajwa Projects Ltd. | Last day to bid |
| MK Sons Fine Jewels Ltd.
Price band ₹153 to ₹162
| Last day to bid |
| Carver Roboweld Ltd.
Price band ₹76 to ₹80
| Last day to bid |
| Core4 Engineers Ltd.
Price band ₹88 to ₹93
| Lists on the exchanges |
| Company | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd. | dividend | ₹25 per share |
| Dalmia Bharat Ltd. | dividend | ₹4 per share |
| Railtel Corporation Of India Ltd. | dividend | ₹1 per share |
| REC Ltd. | dividend | ₹3.5 per share |
| Sagility Ltd. | dividend | ₹0.15 per share |
| Supreme Industries Ltd. | dividend | ₹12 per share |
The split between gainers and losers highlights a clear sectoral preference for technology and pharmaceutical stocks over financial and energy-related equities.
Nifty 50: the bigger picture
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Last 5 sessions | −0.49% |
| Last 20 sessions | −0.36% |
| 20-session high | 23,146.15 |
| 20-session low | 22,231.80 |
| Below the 20-session high | 1.93% |
| Current run | 2 sessions down in a row |