Nifty 50 Gainers and Losers Today, July 20, 2026: Trent, Cipla, JSW Steel Among Gainers; Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank Among Losers
Authored By HDFC SKY | Published at: Jul 20, 2026 12:29 PM IST
Trent, Cipla and JSW Steel led the Nifty 50 gainers on Monday, July 20, 2026, while Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the biggest losers.
Mumbai, July 20: The Nifty 50 kicked off the new trading week on a mixed note as investors shifted between sectors in response to earnings, valuations and stock-specific developments. On Monday, Trent, Cipla and JSW Steel emerged as the top gainers, while Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank led the list of laggards.
Buying was visible in retail, healthcare and metal stocks, whereas banking names came under pressure, dragging down the financial pack. Despite the weakness in lenders, gains in select heavyweight stocks helped keep the broader market resilient.
Top Nifty 50 Gainers
Retail, pharma and metal stocks dominated the gainers’ chart as investors accumulated select large-cap names.
| Company | LTP (₹) | Change (%) |
| Trent | 2,915.10 | +2.56% |
| Cipla | 1,448.00 | +2.07% |
| JSW Steel | 1,260.20 | +1.85% |
| Bharti Airtel | 1,936.10 | +1.43% |
| NTPC | 346.10 | +1.24% |
| ONGC | 249.99 | +1.09% |
| Power Grid | 286.60 | +1.08% |
| Nestle India | 1,442.20 | +1.05% |
| Hindalco | 953.00 | +0.94% |
| Apollo Hospitals | 8,890.00 | +0.73% |
Top Nifty 50 Losers
Financial stocks bore the brunt of selling pressure, with private sector banks accounting for most of the day’s declines.
| Company | LTP (₹) | Change (%) |
| Axis Bank | 1,258.30 | -5.28% |
| HDFC Bank | 779.75 | -4.86% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | 380.70 | -2.37% |
| Maruti Suzuki | 13,549.00 | -1.84% |
| Jio Financial Services | 238.65 | -1.78% |
| Bajaj Finance | 1,040.30 | -1.51% |
| Shriram Finance | 1,022.70 | -1.18% |
| SBI Life Insurance | 1,808.50 | -1.14% |
| IndiGo | 5,199.00 | -0.94% |
| TCS | 2,248.50 | -0.90% |
Market Highlights
- Trent topped the Nifty 50 gainers with a 2.56% rise.
- Cipla and JSW Steel followed, reflecting strength in pharmaceutical and metal stocks.
- Bharti Airtel, NTPC, ONGC and Power Grid also ended the session in positive territory.
- Axis Bank dropped more than 5%, making it the biggest loser on the index.
- Selling pressure spread across private lenders, with HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank also witnessing sharp declines.
- Financial stocks remained the weakest pocket of the market, while selective buying in defensives and metals helped cushion the broader indices.
Conclusion
Monday’s trading session highlighted a clear divergence between sectors. While investors accumulated stocks such as Trent, Cipla and JSW Steel, heavy selling in banking heavyweights including Axis Bank, HDFC Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank weighed on overall sentiment. With the June-quarter earnings season entering a crucial phase, company-specific results and management commentary are expected to remain the biggest drivers of market direction in the sessions ahead.
Source:
- https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/top-gainers-losers
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