Nifty 50 Gainers and Losers Today, July 16, 2026: HCLTech, IndiGo, Wipro Among Gainers; Eternal, SBI Life, Bajaj Finserv Among Losers
Authored By HDFC SKY | Last Modified: Jul 16, 2026 04:52 PM IST
At 4:00 PM IST on Thursday, July 16, 2026, HCLTech, IndiGo and Wipro led the Nifty 50 gainers, while Eternal, SBI Life Insurance and Bajaj Finserv ended as the biggest losers.
Mumbai, July 16:The Nifty 50 wrapped up trading on Thursday with buying interest returning to technology and auto stocks, while profit booking weighed on a few financial and insurance names. By closing bell, HCLTech, IndiGo and Wipro emerged as the day’s biggest gainers, whereas Eternal, SBI Life Insurance and Bajaj Finserv finished among the top losers.
The session was largely driven by company-specific action as investors responded to quarterly earnings, sectoral cues and valuation-based buying. While the broader market remained steady, the leadership shifted towards IT stocks, which outperformed most other sectors.
Top Nifty 50 Gainers at 4:00 PM IST
Technology stocks dominated the gainers’ list, with HCLTech and Wipro extending their rally. IndiGo also continued to attract buyers, while Maruti Suzuki and Bajaj Finance added to the benchmark gains.
| Company | LTP (₹) | Change (%) |
| HCLTech | 1,189.70 | +1.86% |
| IndiGo | 5,265.00 | +1.82% |
| Wipro | 177.70 | +1.75% |
| Maruti Suzuki | 13,790.00 | +1.52% |
| Bajaj Finance | 1,036.50 | +1.49% |
Top Nifty 50 Losers at 4:00 PM IST
Selling pressure remained concentrated in financial, insurance and a few defensive counters, while the rest of the market held up well.
| Company | LTP (₹) | Change (%) |
| Eternal | 285.95 | -3.00% |
| SBI Life Insurance | 1,824.10 | -2.27% |
| Bajaj Finserv | 1,832.00 | -0.95% |
| BEL | 407.25 | -0.90% |
Market Highlights
- HCLTech ended the session as the top Nifty 50 gainer, rising 1.86%.
- IndiGo and Wipro followed closely, supported by sustained buying interest.
- Maruti Suzuki, Bajaj Finance and M&M also closed firmly in positive territory.
- Eternal declined 3%, making it the biggest loser of the day.
- Selling was mainly confined to financial and insurance stocks, including SBI Life Insurance, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank and Shriram Finance.
- The benchmark index remained resilient despite selective profit booking, with gains in IT stocks helping support the broader market.
Conclusion
The market closed on a constructive note on Thursday, with investors favouring sectors backed by earnings optimism and stronger momentum. HCLTech, IndiGo and Wipro led the advance, highlighting continued strength in technology and select consumption-linked stocks. On the other hand, Eternal, SBI Life Insurance and Bajaj Finserv witnessed profit booking after recent gains. As more companies announce their quarterly results, investors are likely to keep focusing on stock-specific opportunities rather than broad market trends.
Source:
- https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/top-gainers-losers
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