Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Edges Up; Auto, Adani Ports Lead Gainers, Finance Stocks Drag | 01 Sept 2026, 12:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
Nifty 50 sees marginal gains as auto and infrastructure stocks drive momentum. Financials and select FMCG players face selling pressure, impacting broader market sentiment.
The Indian equity market witnessed a day of mixed signals on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The Nifty 50 closed with a modest gain, rising +0.18% or +44 points to settle at 24124.55. However, the broader market sentiment was not uniformly positive, as the Nifty Bank index saw a decline of −0.53%, reflecting selling pressure in the financial sector.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| ITC Ltd. (ITC) | 264.7 | +3.60 |
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (HEROMOTOCO) | 5631 | +3.32 |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (ADANIPORTS) | 1645.7 | +3.30 |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd. (BHARTIARTL) | 1864 | +2.88 |
| HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCLTECH) | 1348.6 | +2.77 |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd. (BAJAJ-AUTO) | 12417 | +2.37 |
| Reliance Industries Ltd. (RELIANCE) | 1305.6 | +2.24 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (KOTAKBANK) | 428.05 | +2.06 |
| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) | 314.7 | +1.89 |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) | 235.2 | +1.47 |
Among the top performers, the auto sector showed significant strength, with Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto, and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles making notable gains. Hero MotoCorp surged +3.32%, driven by news that its Committee of Directors approved the purchase of an additional stake in Ather Energy, alongside the appointment of a new chief digital & information officer. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone also climbed +3.30%, benefiting from its arm incorporating a wholly-owned subsidiary, Ocean Sparkle Offshore, aimed at expanding its marine operations globally, in addition to an operational performance update. The IT sector also saw positive momentum, with HCL Technologies featuring among the top gainers. Other significant movers included FMCG major ITC Ltd., telecom giant Bharti Airtel Ltd., and energy player Reliance Industries Ltd., indicating a broad-based interest in select large-cap names.
Top Losers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Shriram Finance Ltd. (SHRIRAMFIN) | 1069.5 | −3.64 |
| Nestle India Ltd. (NESTLEIND) | 1447.6 | −3.27 |
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (INDIGO) | 5090 | −2.75 |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (MAXHEALTH) | 1013.5 | −2.74 |
| Asian Paints Ltd. (ASIANPAINT) | 2583.4 | −2.65 |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (SUNPHARMA) | 1941 | −2.21 |
| Bajaj Finserv Ltd. (BAJAJFINSV) | 1978.2 | −2.12 |
| Axis Bank Ltd. (AXISBANK) | 1272.7 | −2.10 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) | 2349.1 | −2.09 |
| Wipro Ltd. (WIPRO) | 181.16 | −1.81 |
On the losing side, financial stocks experienced significant pressure, with Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finserv, and Axis Bank all declining, contributing notably to the Nifty Bank’s overall negative performance for the day. Shriram Finance led the fall, dropping −3.64%. FMCG giant Nestle India also saw a notable dip of −3.27%, indicating some profit-taking in consumer staples after recent gains. The IT sector also contributed to the declines, with major players Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro ending the day in the red. Max Healthcare Institute and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries also registered losses, highlighting a mixed day for healthcare and pharma stocks, while Interglobe Aviation (Indigo) also faced selling pressure.
The day’s mixed performance, characterized by strength in autos, infrastructure, and select large-caps, offset by weakness in financials, IT, and certain consumer stocks, suggests a cautious yet selective market sentiment among investors.