Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Dips Over 240 Points; Energy and Adani Stocks Gain, Auto Sector Falls Sharply | 02 Sept 2026, 12:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 declined over 1% on Wednesday, shedding 242 points. While energy and Adani group stocks saw gains, the auto sector experienced significant pressure, leading the broader market lower.
The Indian equity market closed lower on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, with the Nifty 50 shedding −242 points to settle at 23813.95, a −1.01% decline. The Nifty Bank index also saw a dip of −0.77%, closing at 56968.35.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Coal India Ltd. | 418.75 | +4.27 |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. | 1658.9 | +0.69 |
| Adani Enterprises Ltd. | 2873.3 | +0.33 |
| Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. | 265.15 | +0.23 |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. | 1933 | +0.21 |
| ITC Ltd. | 267.1 | +0.19 |
Among the top gainers, energy and infrastructure-related stocks showed resilience. Coal India Ltd. led the pack, gaining +4.27%, with the company informing about updates and amidst news of a 5.7% fall in coal production during August, though offtake increased. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. rose +0.69% after its arm incorporated Astro Offshore MESA Company to diversify its global fleet. Adani Enterprises Ltd. also saw a +0.33% uptick as its joint venture acquired a 100% stake in Chandenvalle Infra Park. Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd., Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., and ITC Ltd. also posted marginal gains.
Top Losers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd. | 5182 | −6.71 |
| Eicher Motors Ltd. | 7577 | −4.93 |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd. | 11947 | −3.35 |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 3152.4 | −3.27 |
| Shriram Finance Ltd. | 1031.4 | −2.62 |
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd. | 4926.5 | −2.48 |
| Wipro Ltd. | 177.49 | −2.32 |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | 12653 | −2.29 |
| Asian Paints Ltd. | 2516.8 | −2.28 |
| Bharat Electronics Ltd. | 403.1 | −1.97 |
The auto sector dominated the list of top losers, reflecting broad-based selling pressure. Hero MotoCorp Ltd. plunged −6.71%, followed by Eicher Motors Ltd. with a −4.93% drop, and Bajaj Auto Ltd. falling −3.35%. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. also saw significant declines. Other notable losers included Shriram Finance Ltd. from the finance sector, Interglobe Aviation Ltd., Wipro Ltd., Asian Paints Ltd., and Bharat Electronics Ltd., indicating a broader market weakness beyond just auto stocks.
The significant number of losers and their larger percentage declines compared to the gainers suggest a prevailing bearish sentiment across the market for the day.