Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Falls as Financials Drag; Auto and Metals Show Selective Gains | 04 Aug 2026, 12:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 declines significantly, driven by weakness in financial and consumer discretionary sectors. Auto and metals stocks, however, show resilience with specific company news.
The Nifty 50 saw a significant decline on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, closing at 24571.05, down −0.82% or −203 pts. The Nifty Bank also followed suit, shedding −1.13% to settle at 57590.70. Despite the broader market weakness, a few stocks managed to post gains, primarily driven by company-specific developments and resilience in certain sectors.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd. | 5590 | +2.38% |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. | 1006.55 | +1.17% |
| Trent Ltd. | 3077 | +0.89% |
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. | 8859.5 | +0.45% |
| Larsen & Toubro Ltd. | 4039.1 | +0.35% |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | 14199 | +0.35% |
| Tech Mahindra Ltd. | 1651.6 | +0.16% |
| JIO Financial Services Ltd. | 263.25 | +0.10% |
| Tata Steel Ltd. | 191.17 | +0.09% |
| ITC Ltd. | 287.2 | +0.07% |
Leading the pack of gainers was Hero MotoCorp Ltd., which surged +2.38%. The two-wheeler major announced the introduction of its VIDA EVOOTER VX2 Go FB, powered by a 3.1 kWh fixed battery, offering an IDC-certified range of 128 km. Additionally, Hero MotoCorp’s entry into Germany through a distribution partnership with KSR Group, marking its 53rd global market, contributed to the positive sentiment. The auto sector also saw Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. gain +0.35%. Metals stocks like Hindalco Industries Ltd. and Tata Steel Ltd. also showed resilience, gaining +1.17% and +0.09% respectively, amidst the broader market downturn.
Top Losers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Grasim Industries Ltd. | 3158.4 | −3.12% |
| HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. | 538.5 | −2.64% |
| Titan Company Ltd. | 4890 | −2.20% |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd. | 11600 | −2.16% |
| SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. | 1876.4 | −2.02% |
| Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. | 323.4 | −1.99% |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | 2098.4 | −1.85% |
| Infosys Ltd. | 1159.8 | −1.71% |
| Reliance Industries Ltd. | 1298.5 | −1.55% |
| Axis Bank Ltd. | 1252.7 | −1.52% |
On the losing end, Grasim Industries Ltd. was the biggest laggard, dropping −3.12%. The financial sector faced pressure, with HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd. falling −2.64%, SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. down −2.02%, and Axis Bank Ltd. declining −1.52%. Consumer discretionary stocks also saw significant corrections, with Titan Company Ltd. shedding −2.20% and Bajaj Auto Ltd. down −2.16%. Major oil & gas players Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. and Reliance Industries Ltd. also contributed to the downside, losing −1.99% and −1.55% respectively.
The day’s trading reflects a cautious market sentiment, with broad-based selling in financials and consumer names, while select auto and metal stocks found support from specific company news.