Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Climbs 0.55% As Retail Enthusiasm Drives Trent And Financial Stocks Higher | 06 Oct 2026, 12:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 gained 123 points to close at 22,678.75 on Tuesday. Retail and financial stocks led the rally while IT sector shares faced significant selling.
The Indian equity markets maintained a positive momentum on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.55% to close at 22,678.75. The Nifty Bank index also tracked the broader market sentiment, finishing the session 0.53% higher.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| Trent Ltd. | 2863.5 | +10.99% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | 430.5 | +3.49% |
| JIO Financial Services Ltd. | 218.85 | +2.87% |
| HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. | 545.55 | +2.74% |
The gainers list was dominated by the financial and retail sectors. Kotak Mahindra Bank saw positive movement following news regarding the appointment of a new managing director and the launch of a co-branded credit card aimed at small business owners. Reliance Industries and JIO Financial Services also contributed to the day’s gains.
Top Losers
| Company | Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Mahindra Ltd. | 1500 | -2.34% |
| Coal India Ltd. | 417.5 | -1.79% |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | 903.55 | -1.47% |
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. | 7879 | -1.33% |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. | 222.44 | -1.09% |
The IT sector faced notable pressure, with Tech Mahindra, Infosys, TCS, and HCL Technologies all featuring among the day’s laggards. Healthcare stocks also saw a retreat, with Max Healthcare and Apollo Hospitals ending in the red.
The divergence between the strong performance in financial services and the weakness in IT stocks highlights a shift in sectoral preference among market participants today.