The Nifty 50 climbed 0.61% to 22,500 on Tuesday as IT sector earnings fueled gains, while auto and healthcare stocks faced selling pressure in trade.
The Indian equity markets maintained a positive momentum on Tuesday, with the Nifty 50 index closing at 22,500.50, up 137 points or 0.61%. The Nifty Bank index also tracked the broader market recovery, ending the session higher by 0.53%.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| HCLTECH | 1293.9 | +5.80% |
| TCS | 2235 | +5.18% |
| TECHM | 1527.7 | +3.85% |
| HINDUNILVR | 1860.2 | +2.17% |
| INFY | 1039.2 | +1.88% |
The IT sector dominated the top gainers list, driven by strong quarterly performance reports. HCL Technologies led the rally following its consolidated net profit growth, while TCS also saw significant interest after reporting its latest quarterly results. Tech Mahindra shares climbed as the company announced an expansion of its agentic AI readiness through a strategic partnership with Google Cloud.
Top Losers
| Company | Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| MARUTI | 11172 | −1.26% |
| MAXHEALTH | 856.05 | −1.14% |
| BSE | 3302.7 | −0.83% |
| INDIGO | 4755.8 | −0.82% |
| NTPC | 307.6 | −0.77% |
The laggards were led by the automotive sector, with Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles both seeing downward pressure. Healthcare and aviation stocks also featured among the day’s losers, reflecting a mixed sentiment across broader sectors despite the gains in the IT space.
Today’s market performance indicates a clear preference for IT stocks backed by earnings growth, while profit-taking persists in the auto and healthcare segments.
