Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Dips as IT, Healthcare Fall; Metals, Auto, FMCG See Gains | 12 Aug 2026, 12:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 closes lower, shedding 169 points on Wednesday. While IT and healthcare stocks faced selling pressure, select metal, auto, and FMCG counters showed resilience.
The Indian equity markets closed in the red on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, with the Nifty 50 shedding 169 points to settle at 24302.35, a decline of −0.69%. In contrast, the Nifty Bank index managed a marginal gain, rising +0.22% to 57572.20, indicating a mixed sentiment across sectors.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. | 1075.35 | +2.50% |
| State Bank Of India | 1078.5 | +1.17% |
| Nestle India Ltd. | 1506 | +0.86% |
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd. | 5912 | +0.79% |
| Grasim Industries Ltd. | 3346.9 | +0.74% |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | 14052 | +0.44% |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd. | 11749 | +0.27% |
| Cipla Ltd. | 1465 | +0.14% |
Among the top gainers, Hindalco Industries led the pack, rising +2.50%, following general updates and a press release from the company. The banking sector saw State Bank of India gain +1.17%, with the bank informing about the raising of additional tier 1 bond allotment. FMCG major Nestle India also posted a strong performance, up +0.86%, after reporting a significant rise in its Q1 consolidated net profit. The auto sector also showed strength, with Hero MotoCorp, Maruti Suzuki, and Bajaj Auto all closing in positive territory. Grasim Industries and Cipla Ltd. rounded out the gainers list.
Top Losers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | 2348.9 | −3.96% |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | 1007.4 | −3.13% |
| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. | 338.95 | −2.49% |
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. | 8541 | −2.39% |
| Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. | 312.05 | −1.81% |
| Tata Consumer Products Ltd. | 1058.7 | −1.79% |
| Tata Steel Ltd. | 184.88 | −1.79% |
| Titan Company Ltd. | 5044.7 | −1.62% |
| Infosys Ltd. | 1171.6 | −1.60% |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd. | 399.6 | −1.54% |
On the losing side, the IT sector faced significant headwinds, with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) dropping −3.96% and Infosys declining −1.60%. Healthcare stocks also saw profit-booking, as Max Healthcare Institute fell −3.13% and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise was down −2.39%. Other notable losers included Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Tata Consumer Products, Tata Steel, Titan Company, and Bharat Electronics, reflecting broad-based selling in various segments.
The day’s trading activity indicates a cautious sentiment, with investors rotating out of IT and healthcare while finding value in select metal, auto, and financial stocks.