Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Climbs as Financials, Cement Lead Gains; IT, Power Stocks Drag | 15 Jul 2026, 12:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
Indian equities see Nifty 50 rise over half a percent, driven by strong performance in financials and cement. IT and power sectors experience declines, reflecting a mixed market sentiment.
The Indian equity market concluded Wednesday, 15 July 2026, on a positive note, with the Nifty 50 closing at 24210.95, marking a gain of +0.66% or 159 points. The Nifty Bank index also showed strength, advancing by +1.09%, indicating robust performance from the banking sector.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| Shriram Finance Ltd. (SHRIRAMFIN) | ₹1044.6 | +3.03% |
| Ultratech Cement Ltd. (ULTRACEMCO) | ₹11826 | +2.87% |
| Eternal Ltd. (ETERNAL) | ₹292.75 | +2.31% |
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (INDIGO) | ₹5219.5 | +2.18% |
| HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. (HDFCLIFE) | ₹566.9 | +2.11% |
| Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BAJFINANCE) | ₹1027.8 | +2.11% |
| Axis Bank Ltd. (AXISBANK) | ₹1341.5 | +1.81% |
| Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) | ₹2683.5 | +1.61% |
| Eicher Motors Ltd. (EICHERMOT) | ₹7396.5 | +1.61% |
| SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. (SBILIFE) | ₹1864 | +1.29% |
The top gainers list was dominated by the financial sector, with Shriram Finance, HDFC Life Insurance, Bajaj Finance, Axis Bank, and SBI Life Insurance all posting significant gains. Shriram Finance led the pack, rising +3.03%, following its announcement regarding the allotment of equity shares. Cement major Ultratech Cement also performed strongly, climbing +2.87%. Other notable gainers included Interglobe Aviation, Asian Paints, and Eicher Motors, indicating broader participation from domestic cyclicals.
Top Losers
| Company | Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) | ₹282.6 | -1.24% |
| Infosys Ltd. (INFY) | ₹1080.4 | -1.14% |
| Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (DRREDDY) | ₹1234.4 | -0.95% |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HINDUNILVR) | ₹2100.9 | -0.91% |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. (HINDALCO) | ₹965.7 | -0.88% |
| Tata Consumer Products Ltd. (TATACONSUM) | ₹1088.4 | -0.84% |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) | ₹247.39 | -0.61% |
| Wipro Ltd. (WIPRO) | ₹176.08 | -0.60% |
| NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) | ₹346.2 | -0.56% |
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) | ₹2189.2 | -0.52% |
On the losing side, the information technology sector faced headwinds, with Infosys, Wipro, and Tata Consultancy Services all registering declines. Power sector stocks, including Power Grid Corporation and NTPC, also saw downward pressure. Other prominent losers included Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories from pharma, Hindustan Unilever and Tata Consumer Products from FMCG, and Hindalco Industries from the metals segment.
The day’s trading activity suggests a clear preference for domestic-oriented growth sectors like financials and infrastructure over defensive plays and export-focused IT services.