Today’s Market Highlights: Gainers and Losers
In today’s trading session, the Nifty index experienced a positive surge, closing at 22,397.2, marking a 0.5% increase. The index reached a high of 22,577.0 and dipped to 22,353.15 during the day. Similarly, the Sensex demonstrated resilience, fluctuating between 74,376.35 and 73,796.06, ultimately climbing 0.46% to settle at 73,828.91, which is 341.04 points above its opening level.
Midcap and Small Cap Performance
The Nifty Midcap 50 outshined the Nifty 50, achieving a robust 0.88% gain. On the contrary, small-cap stocks lagged, with the Nifty Small Cap 100 closing at 14,897.35, up by 71.05 points, reflecting a 0.48% rise.
Nifty 50 Returns Overview
Here’s a breakdown of the Nifty 50’s performance over various timeframes:
- Last week: 2.3%
- Last month: 0.34%
- Last three months: -2.14%
- Last six months: -1.49%
- Last year: 8.84%
Top Gainers and Losers on the Nifty
Gainers
The standout performers in the Nifty index today were:
- Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories: +3.86%
- Bajaj Finserv: +3.55%
- SBI Life Insurance: +3.51%
- Trent: +2.73%
- Axis Bank: +2.37%
Losers
Conversely, the largest detractors included:
- Wipro: –1.57%
- Bharat Petroleum: –1.13%
- Britannia Industries: –1.13%
- Hero MotoCorp: –1.02%
- ITC: –1.00%
Bank Nifty Performance
The Bank Nifty concluded at 48,060.4, having reached an intraday high of 48,481.35 and a low of 48,196.1. Its recent performance is noteworthy:
- Last week: 2.39%
- Last month: 0.84%
- Last three months: -3.57%
- Last six months: 0.5%
- Last year: 9.86%
Detailed Gainers and Losers Summary
Sensex Insights
Top Gainers:
- Bajaj Finserv: +3.59%
- Mahindra & Mahindra: +2.41%
- Axis Bank: +2.36%
- Bajaj Finance: +1.91%
- ICICI Bank: +1.45%
Top Losers:
- Wipro: –1.57%
- ITC: –0.98%
- Nestle India: –0.76%
- State Bank of India: –0.69%
- Reliance Industries: –0.56%
Nifty MidCap 50 Highlights
Top Gainers:
- Muthoot Finance
- UPL
- Voltas
- KPIT Technologies
- Bharat Forge
Top Losers:
- AU Small Finance Bank
- Dixon Technologies (India)
- IDFC First Bank
- Colgate-Palmolive India
- Oberoi Realty
Nifty Small Cap 100 Performance
Top Gainers:
- KEC International
- Indian Energy Exchange
- Karur Vysya Bank
- Atul
- Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals
Top Losers:
- Firstsource Solutions
- Happiest Minds Technologies
- Sonata Software
- Apar Industries
- Welspun Living
BSE and NSE Highlights
BSE Top Gainers:
- KEC International: +6.95%
- Indian Energy Exchange: +5.93%
- Avanti Feeds: +5.90%
- Coromandel International: +5.75%
- Atul: +5.25%
BSE Top Losers:
- Firstsource Solutions: –7.91%
- Clara Industries: –6.91%
- Mastek: –6.02%
- JM Financial: –5.60%
- Mishra Dhatu Nigam: –5.28%
NSE Top Gainers:
- KEC International: +6.95%
- Indian Energy Exchange: +5.93%
- Avanti Feeds: +5.83%
- Karur Vysya Bank: +5.79%
- Vijaya Diagnostic Centre: +5.32%
NSE Top Losers:
- Firstsource Solutions: –7.81%
- Mastek: –6.48%
- JM Financial: –5.67%
- Century Plyboards: –4.59%
- Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company: –4.22%
This market summary provides insight into key movements within the Indian stock market as of October 2023, showcasing both impressive gains and notable declines across various sectors.
