Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Edges Higher As Insurance Stocks Lead While Energy And Banks Lag | 17 Sept 2026, 12:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 climbed 0.15% to 23252.30 on Thursday. Insurance firms dominated the gainers list, while energy and banking stocks faced selling pressure.
The Nifty 50 index managed a modest gain of 0.15% on Thursday, closing at 23252.30. While the broader market sentiment remained positive, the Nifty Bank index bucked the trend, finishing lower by 0.25%.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| HDFC Life | ₹550.9 | +3.90% |
| Eternal Ltd | ₹324.5 | +2.37% |
| SBI Life | ₹1734 | +2.13% |
| BEL | ₹392.9 | +1.85% |
| Dr. Reddy’s | ₹1159 | +1.67% |
Insurance stocks led the market rally today, with HDFC Life and SBI Life securing the top spots. The momentum extended to aviation, auto, and defense sectors, reflecting a broad-based interest in growth-oriented stocks.
Top Losers
| Company | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| ONGC | ₹232.86 | −1.66% |
| HDFC Bank | ₹713.85 | −1.06% |
| Titan | ₹4867.5 | −0.84% |
| Coal India | ₹419.6 | −0.63% |
| Bajaj Auto | ₹11524 | −0.60% |
Energy and banking stocks faced notable selling pressure during the session. The decline in heavyweights like ONGC and HDFC Bank weighed on the banking index, while consumer discretionary and IT stocks also saw minor pullbacks.
The divergence between the insurance-led gains and banking-led losses suggests a cautious rotation of capital within the financial services space.