Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Dips as Consumer, Auto Stocks Gain; Metals and Cement Drag Market | 13 Aug 2026, 12:00 PM IST

Indian equity benchmarks registered a subdued performance on Thursday, August 13, 2026, with the Nifty 50 closing at 24358.50, down −0.32% or −77 points. The Nifty Bank index also followed suit, ending the day at 57624.40 with a decline of −0.45%. Despite the broader market weakness, several stocks managed to post gains, often driven by company-specific developments, while others experienced a downturn across various sectors.

Top Gainers

Company	Price (₹)	Change (%)
Shriram Finance Ltd.	1137	+1.77
Tata Consumer Products Ltd.	1077	+1.42
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd.	347.55	+1.33
Eternal Ltd.	317.35	+1.05
Bharti Airtel Ltd.	1963	+0.93
Tech Mahindra Ltd.	1639.9	+0.92
Larsen & Toubro Ltd.	4055	+0.87
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd.	1015.9	+0.83
JIO Financial Services Ltd.	257.85	+0.70
ITC Ltd.	277.55	+0.51

The top gainers on Thursday presented a diverse picture, with several companies benefiting from specific corporate announcements and positive sentiment. Shriram Finance Ltd. led the charge, advancing +1.77%, following its announcements regarding the allotment of equity shares and other compliance-related updates. In the consumer goods space, Tata Consumer Products Ltd. saw a robust gain of +1.42%, a move attributed to its strong Q1 consolidated net profit report. The automotive sector also contributed to the upside, with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. rising +1.33% on the back of launching its new Nexon CAMO, a variant available at an attractive starting price. Other significant movers included telecom giant Bharti Airtel Ltd. and IT services provider Tech Mahindra Ltd., both posting gains of over +0.90%. Infrastructure conglomerate Larsen & Toubro Ltd., healthcare provider Max Healthcare Institute Ltd., and financial services newcomer JIO Financial Services Ltd. also featured among the top performers, alongside diversified consumer major ITC Ltd., reflecting selective buying interest across various key sectors.

Top Losers

Company	Price (₹)	Change (%)
Hindalco Industries Ltd.	1053.05	−2.36
Ultratech Cement Ltd.	11659	−1.95
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.	311.35	−1.78
Grasim Industries Ltd.	3251.5	−1.70
Reliance Industries Ltd.	1309	−1.50
Titan Company Ltd.	5025	−1.45
ICICI Bank Ltd.	1413.7	−1.26
Wipro Ltd.	181.79	−1.17
Adani Enterprises Ltd.	2951.4	−1.15
Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd.	266.4	−1.13

Conversely, the list of top losers was predominantly populated by heavy industries, commodity-related stocks, and a few banking and IT sector names. Hindalco Industries Ltd. registered the sharpest decline, falling −2.36%, indicating pressure on the metals sector. Cement major Ultratech Cement Ltd. also saw a significant drop of −1.95%. In the energy space, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and Reliance Industries Ltd. were among the prominent decliners, losing −1.78% and −1.50% respectively. Diversified conglomerate Grasim Industries Ltd. also faced selling pressure. Retail and lifestyle giant Titan Company Ltd. slipped −1.45%, while private sector lender ICICI Bank Ltd. and IT services firm Wipro Ltd. were down −1.26% and −1.17%. Adani Enterprises Ltd. and Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. completed the list of top ten losers. No specific company-related news was immediately available for these declining stocks, suggesting that broader market sentiment or sector-specific headwinds might have contributed to their downward movement.

The day’s trading activity, characterized by a Nifty 50 decline, saw gainers largely driven by specific corporate news and results, while losers were more broadly distributed across heavy industries and other key sectors without immediate catalysts, signaling a cautious and stock-specific market sentiment.