Top Gainers & Losers: Nifty Slips As Banking Stocks Rise While Metal And Energy Shares Correct | 14 Sept 2026, 12:00 PM IST
By ThePip Desk
The Nifty 50 closed at 23398.10, down 0.34%, as banking stocks led the gainers while metal and energy sectors faced significant selling pressure on Monday.
Market Overview
The Nifty 50 index ended Monday’s session at 23398.10, representing a decline of 80 points or -0.34%. Despite the broader index weakness, the Nifty Bank index managed to close in positive territory, gaining +0.24% to reach 56606.55.
Top Gainers
| Company | Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| HDFC Bank | 708.25 | +2.08% |
| Dr. Reddy’s | 1165.5 | +1.97% |
| Tech Mahindra | 1541 | +1.00% |
| HDFC Life | 530 | +0.73% |
| Wipro | 167.4 | +0.66% |
Banking and IT stocks dominated the top gainers list. HDFC Bank led the pack, while Tech Mahindra saw gains following the unveiling of its Zero Gravity Telco Architecture. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories also performed well after the completion of a USFDA GMP inspection at its Hyderabad facility.
Top Losers
| Company | Price | Change% |
|---|---|---|
| Hindalco | 981.5 | -3.21% |
| JSW Steel | 1265 | -2.99% |
| Eicher Motors | 7530 | -2.17% |
| Tata Steel | 183 | -2.02% |
| ONGC | 232.5 | -2.01% |
The session saw significant selling pressure in the metal and energy sectors, with Hindalco, JSW Steel, and Tata Steel occupying the top three spots among the day’s losers. ONGC also faced downward momentum, reflecting a broader trend of profit-taking in commodity-linked stocks.
The divergence between the resilient banking sector and the sharp decline in metal stocks suggests a cautious market sentiment focused on sector-specific rotation.