Last week saw a remarkable upswing in the market value of several major corporations, with the combined market capitalization of six out of the top ten firms skyrocketing by ₹1,18,626.24 crore. Leading this impressive growth was Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), which played a pivotal role in the overall market performance. Alongside this, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty also experienced notable gains, reflecting a positive sentiment in the Indian stock market.
Market Performance Highlights
- BSE Sensex: Increased by 659.33 points (0.83%)
- NSE Nifty: Gained 187.7 points (0.78%)
Prominent companies such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, TCS, State Bank of India, Infosys, and ITC enjoyed substantial appreciation in their valuations. In contrast, several firms including Bharti Airtel, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Hindustan Unilever faced declines.
Key Players in the Market Surge
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) witnessed the most significant growth, boosting its market cap by ₹53,692.42 crore, bringing its total to ₹12,47,281.40 crore.
- Reliance Industries followed closely, with its valuation rising by ₹34,507.55 crore, now standing at ₹17,59,276.14 crore.
- Infosys saw an increase of ₹24,919.58 crore, reaching a market cap of ₹6,14,766.06 crore.
- HDFC Bank added ₹2,907.85 crore to its valuation, totaling ₹14,61,842.17 crore.
- State Bank of India climbed by ₹1,472.57 crore, now valued at ₹7,12,854.03 crore.
- ITC boosted its market cap by ₹1,126.27 crore, raising it to ₹5,35,792.04 crore.
Companies Facing Market Declines
On the flip side, several firms experienced a downturn:
- Bharti Airtel‘s valuation fell by ₹41,967.5 crore, now at ₹10,35,274.24 crore.
- Hindustan Unilever saw a decrease of ₹10,114.99 crore, bringing its total to ₹5,47,830.70 crore.
- Bajaj Finance lost ₹1,863.83 crore, resulting in a market cap of ₹5,66,197.30 crore.
- ICICI Bank‘s valuation dipped by ₹1,130.07 crore, now at ₹10,00,818.79 crore.
Market Leaders
As of now, Reliance Industries retains its status as the most valuable company in India, followed by HDFC Bank, TCS, and Bharti Airtel. The rankings continue with ICICI Bank, State Bank of India, Infosys, Bajaj Finance, Hindustan Unilever, and ITC.
This substantial market movement underscores the dynamic nature of the Indian economy and its corporate landscape. For investors and market watchers alike, these developments signal opportunities and challenges ahead.
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