Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Climbs As Financials And Metal Stocks Drive Wednesday Market Gains Higher | 23 Sept 2026, 12:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 rose 108 points to reach 23436.65 on Wednesday. Strength in financials and metals outpaced the minor selling pressure seen in IT and energy.
Market Overview
The Nifty 50 index closed higher on Wednesday, gaining 108 points to finish at 23436.65, a rise of +0.46%. The Nifty Bank index also showed strength, advancing +0.63% as financial stocks led the broader market rally.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| Bajaj Finance | 1033.8 | +2.48% |
| Hindalco | 990.1 | +1.76% |
| Tata Steel | 187.91 | +1.59% |
| Bajaj Finserv | 1852.1 | +1.57% |
| L&T | 3925.7 | +1.53% |
Financial services and metal companies dominated the top gainers list. Bajaj Finance shares rose following news of capital raising initiatives via non-convertible debentures. In the metal sector, Hindalco Industries saw gains after commissioning a new speciality alumina plant, while Tata Steel moved higher following the launch of a coke oven gas injection project in Meramandali.
Top Losers
| Company | Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| Coal India | 423.8 | -0.98% |
| Cipla | 1374.6 | -0.69% |
| Titan | 4899.5 | -0.59% |
| TCS | 2093 | -0.57% |
| Infosys | 1024.7 | -0.46% |
Selling pressure was concentrated in the IT and energy sectors. Large-cap IT stocks including TCS, Infosys, and Wipro all faced mild declines, reflecting a cautious sentiment in the technology space. Coal India and ONGC also ended the session in the red, marking a subdued day for energy-related equities.
The market’s positive breadth suggests investor confidence in domestic financial and industrial growth, despite minor profit-taking in the technology sector.