Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Falls as Financials Drag; Auto and Metals Show Selective Gains | 04 Aug 2026, 12:00 PM IST
Key Highlights
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 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.