Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Dips as Metals, Pharma Stocks Rise; IT, Auto Sectors See Declines | 14 Jul 2026, 12:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 closed lower today, shedding 82 points amid broader market weakness. Metals and pharmaceutical stocks led the gains, while IT and auto sectors experienced notable declines.
The Indian equity markets saw a subdued trading session on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, with the Nifty 50 closing at 24128.85, marking a −0.34% (82 points) decline. The Nifty Bank index also followed suit, dropping −0.86% to settle at 57632.40.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. | 988 | +2.19 |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. | 1934.5 | +1.72 |
| Cipla Ltd. | 1450.9 | +1.70 |
| Tata Steel Ltd. | 189.89 | +1.49 |
| Coal India Ltd. | 435.4 | +1.21 |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. | 1830 | +1.09 |
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. | 8870 | +1.00 |
| JSW Steel Ltd. | 1248.1 | +0.86 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. | 2197.3 | +0.72 |
| Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. | 1242.7 | +0.66 |
Among the top gainers, the metals sector showed significant strength, with Hindalco Industries leading the pack, up +2.19%. Other metal heavyweights like Tata Steel, Coal India, and JSW Steel also posted healthy gains. Hindalco Industries had informed the exchange about a board meeting and trading window closure. The pharmaceutical sector also saw positive momentum, with Cipla, Apollo Hospitals, and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories all closing in the green. Bharti Airtel was another notable gainer, rising +1.72%, following news of extending connectivity for the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage, aiming to provide reliable communication for pilgrims.
Top Losers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| HCL Technologies Ltd. | 1181.6 | −3.24 |
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd. | 5092.5 | −2.62 |
| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. | 335.55 | −1.96 |
| Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 1004.1 | −1.81 |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd. | 10198.5 | −1.76 |
| Shriram Finance Ltd. | 1030.1 | −1.72 |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 3106.3 | −1.71 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | 378.5 | −1.60 |
| Larsen & Toubro Ltd. | 3865.9 | −1.59 |
| JIO Financial Services Ltd. | 237.61 | −1.57 |
The IT sector faced pressure, with HCL Technologies registering the steepest decline among the Nifty 50 constituents, down −3.24%. The automotive sector also witnessed significant selling, as Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Bajaj Auto, and Mahindra & Mahindra all featured among the top losers. Financial stocks, including Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and JIO Financial Services, also contributed to the market’s downturn. Interglobe Aviation (Indigo) also saw a notable drop of −2.62%.
The day’s trading reflected a mixed sentiment, with defensive sectors like metals and pharma showing resilience amidst broader market weakness driven by IT, auto, and financial stocks.