Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Dips as Healthcare and Telecom Shine; Auto, Metals Drag | 14 Aug 2026, 12:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 closed lower on Friday, shedding 77 points as broader market sentiment remained subdued. Healthcare and telecom stocks led the gainers, while auto, metals, and IT services faced selling pressure.
The Indian equity markets concluded Friday, 14 August 2026, on a negative note, with the Nifty 50 shedding −77 points to close at 24318.75. The Nifty Bank also saw a decline of −0.35%, reflecting a cautious sentiment across the broader market.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. | 8879.5 | +3.25% |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. | 1997.4 | +3.01% |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. | 1681.9 | +1.44% |
| Adani Enterprises Ltd. | 3004.4 | +1.33% |
| Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. | 318 | +0.95% |
| Trent Ltd. | 3006.2 | +0.54% |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd. | 11716 | +0.47% |
| Eternal Ltd. | 318.95 | +0.30% |
| Titan Company Ltd. | 5077.4 | +0.27% |
| Wipro Ltd. | 183.58 | +0.26% |
Leading the pack of gainers were stocks from the healthcare and telecom sectors, alongside Adani Group entities. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. surged +3.25% to ₹8879.5, buoyed by news of a strong consolidated net profit rise in Q1FY27. This performance highlights continued investor confidence in the healthcare provider’s growth trajectory. Bharti Airtel Ltd. also saw significant traction, closing up +3.01% at ₹1997.4, following reports of its arm collaborating with ITI to boost digital transformation efforts for enterprises nationwide. Additionally, its Nxtra Data subsidiary is expanding its data centre business through strategic acquisitions, signaling aggressive growth in the digital infrastructure space. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. gained +1.44% to ₹1681.9, driven by its arm incorporating a new wholly owned subsidiary, Ocean Sparkle Offshore, to align with its global marine strategy. Adani Enterprises Ltd. also closed in the green, indicating positive sentiment for the conglomerate’s diverse portfolio. Other notable gainers included Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and retail stocks Trent Ltd. and Titan Company Ltd.
Top Losers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. | 332.8 | −4.81% |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. | 1025.85 | −1.95% |
| Asian Paints Ltd. | 2703.7 | −1.88% |
| JIO Financial Services Ltd. | 251 | −1.80% |
| NTPC Ltd. | 338.85 | −1.57% |
| Tata Steel Ltd. | 182.13 | −1.47% |
| State Bank Of India | 1067.5 | −1.43% |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. | 236.76 | −1.31% |
| Tech Mahindra Ltd. | 1617.9 | −1.29% |
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | 2347 | −1.18% |
On the losing side, the auto, metals, and financial services sectors experienced significant declines. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. was the top laggard, falling by −4.81% to ₹332.8, indicating strong selling pressure in the automotive segment. Metal stocks Hindalco Industries Ltd. and Tata Steel Ltd. also saw substantial corrections, declining by −1.95% to ₹1025.85 and −1.47% to ₹182.13 respectively, reflecting broader weakness in the commodities space. Financial services, represented by JIO Financial Services Ltd. and State Bank Of India, along with IT majors Tech Mahindra Ltd. and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd., also contributed to the day’s losses. JIO Financial Services Ltd. dropped −1.80% to ₹251, while State Bank Of India fell −1.43% to ₹1067.5. Tech Mahindra Ltd. and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. declined by −1.29% and −1.18% respectively, signaling a challenging day for the IT sector. Public sector undertakings like NTPC Ltd. and Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. also faced selling pressure, with NTPC down −1.57% and ONGC down −1.31%.
The day’s trading activity suggests a clear sector rotation, with investors moving into defensive healthcare and growth-oriented telecom, while booking profits in auto, metals, and IT.