Nifty 50 Gainers and Losers Today, July 16, 2026: HCLTech, Wipro, Tech Mahindra Among Gainers; Eternal, SBI Life, Axis Bank Among Losers

Mumbai, July 16: Indian benchmark indices traded with a positive bias on Thursday, while stock-specific action remained strong across the Nifty 50 pack. Technology stocks led the gains, with HCLTech, Wipro and Tech Mahindra emerging as the top performers. On the other hand, Eternal, SBI Life Insurance and Axis Bank featured among the biggest laggards during the session.  

The mixed performance reflected sector-specific buying and profit booking, even as the broader market remained resilient.  

Top Nifty 50 Gainers Today  

Technology shares dominated the gainers’ list on Thursday, supported by fresh buying interest after recent volatility.  

Top Nifty 50 Losers Today  

Selling pressure was seen in select financial, insurance and energy stocks, although the overall decline remained limited for most counters.  

Market Snapshot  

Buying interest in IT heavyweights helped lift the market sentiment during Thursday’s trade. HCLTech, Wipro, Tech Mahindra and TCS were among the key contributors on the gaining side, while declines in Eternal, SBI Life and Axis Bank capped the upside for the broader index. Most losers witnessed relatively mild declines, suggesting that profit booking was selective rather than broad-based.  

Conclusion  

The Nifty 50 maintained a positive undertone on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with technology stocks taking the lead. HCLTech, Wipro and Tech Mahindra attracted strong buying interest, while Eternal, SBI Life Insurance and Axis Bank remained under pressure. As investors continue to track quarterly earnings and company-specific developments, stock-wise movement is likely to remain the primary driver of market action in the coming sessions.