Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Edges Up; IT and Auto Stocks Lead Gainers, Financials Drag | 30 Jul 2026, 12:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 saw modest gains today, closing higher by 27 points. IT and auto stocks drove the market’s upward momentum, while financial sector heavyweights faced selling pressure.
The Indian equity markets witnessed a mixed trading session on Thursday, 30 July 2026, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index closing marginally higher at 24277.15, up +0.11% or 27 points. In contrast, the Nifty Bank index ended the day in the red, down −0.48%, indicating divergent trends across key sectors. The day’s trading activity highlighted strong sectoral plays, with specific themes driving individual stock performances.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd. | 5313.2 | +3.19% |
| Wipro Ltd. | 188.1 | +2.45% |
| Tech Mahindra Ltd. | 1679.5 | +2.15% |
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. | 243.04 | +1.98% |
| Infosys Ltd. | 1173.6 | +1.56% |
| HCL Technologies Ltd. | 1361 | +1.24% |
| Reliance Industries Ltd. | 1291 | +1.18% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | 3258.8 | +1.15% |
| Nestle India Ltd. | 1520 | +1.11% |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd. | 11456.5 | +1.05% |
The Nifty’s upward movement was significantly bolstered by a robust performance from the IT and auto sectors. Four of the top ten gainers hailed from the technology space, with Wipro Ltd. advancing on news of its enhanced partnership with Databricks, aiming to help clients scale AI implementations. Tech Mahindra Ltd. also saw gains after launching an engineering experience centre in Hyderabad, designed to foster hands-on engagement with clients. In the auto sector, Hero MotoCorp Ltd. led the pack, rising after announcing its entry into the German market through a distribution partnership with KSR Group, marking its 53rd global market. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. and Bajaj Auto Ltd. also contributed positively to the automotive rally, indicating broad-based strength in the segment.
Top Losers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. | 1667.7 | −3.02% |
| Shriram Finance Ltd. | 1025.2 | −1.87% |
| Asian Paints Ltd. | 2710.5 | −1.74% |
| Ultratech Cement Ltd. | 11808 | −1.58% |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | 2094 | −1.12% |
| Eternal Ltd. | 308.3 | −1.12% |
| HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. | 551.25 | −0.98% |
| Bajaj Finserv Ltd. | 1906.3 | −0.94% |
| Axis Bank Ltd. | 1225.3 | −0.82% |
| Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 1046 | −0.80% |
Conversely, the financial sector experienced considerable selling pressure, dominating the list of top losers. Shriram Finance Ltd., HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd., Bajaj Finserv Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., and Bajaj Finance Ltd. all registered declines, reflecting a broad-based weakness across banking and non-banking financial companies. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. saw the steepest fall among the Nifty constituents. Additionally, consumer goods players Asian Paints Ltd. and Hindustan Unilever Ltd. also ended the day in negative territory, alongside Ultratech Cement Ltd., suggesting some caution in consumption and infrastructure-related stocks.
The day’s trading activity indicates a selective bullish sentiment, with gains concentrated in specific growth-oriented sectors while financials faced headwinds.