Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Holds Steady; Pharma Stocks Lead Gains as Auto Sector Drags Market | 29 Jun 2026, 12:00 PM IST
By SivamThe Nifty 50 saw a marginal dip on Monday, closing down 14 points. Pharmaceutical stocks surged, driving the top gainers list, while the automotive sector experienced a broad-based decline.
The Nifty 50 concluded Monday’s trading session with a marginal decline, settling at 24042.20, down 0.06% or 14 points. The broader market sentiment remained subdued, with the Nifty Bank index also registering a 0.31% dip, closing at 57996.90.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (DRREDDY) | 1406 | +4.11% |
| Cipla Ltd. (CIPLA) | 1488 | +3.33% |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (MAXHEALTH) | 1151.45 | +2.50% |
| Trent Ltd. (TRENT) | 3283.2 | +2.08% |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. (HINDALCO) | 973 | +2.08% |
| Eternal Ltd. (ETERNAL) | 259.3 | +1.63% |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (SUNPHARMA) | 1889.7 | +1.44% |
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. (APOLLOHOSP) | 8704 | +1.30% |
| JSW Steel Ltd. (JSWSTEEL) | 1245 | +1.14% |
| NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) | 355.75 | +1.05% |
The healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors emerged as the clear frontrunners among Monday’s top gainers. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories led the pack with a +4.11% rise, closely followed by Cipla and Max Healthcare. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries and Apollo Hospitals also contributed significantly to the sector’s strong performance, indicating robust investor interest in defensive plays or specific positive developments within the healthcare space. The metals sector also saw some traction with Hindalco Industries and JSW Steel posting gains.
Top Losers
| Company | Price (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (KOTAKBANK) | 398.75 | −2.51% |
| Adani Enterprises Ltd. (ADANIENT) | 2966.8 | −2.34% |
| Eicher Motors Ltd. (EICHERMOT) | 7431.5 | −2.19% |
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (INDIGO) | 5335.9 | −2.09% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) | 3119.5 | −1.97% |
| Tata Consumer Products Ltd. (TATACONSUM) | 1109.9 | −1.89% |
| Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) | 347.5 | −1.61% |
| Bajaj Auto Ltd. (BAJAJ-AUTO) | 9687 | −1.58% |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MARUTI) | 13559 | −1.35% |
| Reliance Industries Ltd. (RELIANCE) | 1306.1 | −0.91% |
In contrast, the automotive sector faced significant headwinds, dominating the list of top losers. Eicher Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Bajaj Auto, and Maruti Suzuki India all registered declines, indicating a broad-based weakness across the auto segment. Kotak Mahindra Bank also saw a notable dip, while Adani Enterprises and Reliance Industries, major conglomerates, contributed to the negative sentiment, reflecting broader market cautiousness.
The divergence between the defensive healthcare sector’s gains and the cyclical auto sector’s losses suggests a cautious sentiment prevailing in the market, with investors potentially rotating towards more stable segments amidst broader uncertainty.