Top Gainers & Losers, August 4, 2026, 3:30 PM IST: Hindalco, Trent, Apollo Hospitals Shine; Grasim, HDFC Life, Max Healthcare Decline

Mumbai, August 4: Indian equities ended Tuesday’s trading session on a mixed note, with gains remaining concentrated in a handful of heavyweight stocks even as selling pressure persisted across several sectors. As of 3:30 PM IST, Hindalco, Trent and Apollo Hospitals emerged as the leading gainers on the benchmark index, while Grasim, HDFC Life and Max Healthcare finished the day as the biggest laggards.

Top Gainers

Top Losers

Market Activity

The market closed with stock-specific action dominating the final hour of trade. Hindalco led the gains after climbing more than 2%, while Trent and Apollo Hospitals also ended comfortably in positive territory. Jio Financial Services and Eternal managed to hold on to modest gains despite a cautious broader market.

On the losing side, Grasim witnessed the sharpest decline, shedding over 4%. Selling pressure was also visible in HDFC Life, Max Healthcare, Hindustan Unilever and Nestlé India, while stocks such as NTPC, Bajaj Auto, Asian Paints and Tata Consumer Products also ended the session lower.

Why the Top Gainers & Losers List Matters

The Top Gainers & Top Losers list provides a quick snapshot of the stocks that recorded the strongest gains and steepest declines during the trading session. It helps investors identify where buying and selling interest was concentrated and offers valuable insight into sector rotation and market sentiment. However, a stock’s position on this list should always be evaluated alongside its fundamentals, recent developments and broader market trends before making investment decisions.

Conclusion

As of 3:30 PM IST on August 4, 2026, Hindalco, Trent and Apollo Hospitals finished as the leading gainers on the benchmark index, while Grasim, HDFC Life and Max Healthcare topped the losers’ list. The closing session reflected selective buying in a few heavyweight stocks alongside broad-based profit booking, highlighting the mixed sentiment that prevailed across the market.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/top-gainers-losers