Top Gainers and Losers on October 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST: Tech Mahindra Leads Gainers

Authored By HDFC SKY | Published at: Oct 16, 2026 12:04 PM IST

Tech Mahindra Ltd led the gainers list in the provided market snapshot on October 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST, rising 6.79% to ₹1,762.00. Infosys Ltd and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd followed with gains of 3.73% and 3.25%, respectively. On the losing side, BSE Ltd declined 1.80% to ₹3,366.30, while HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd fell 1.63% to ₹541.55.

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Top Gainers and Losers on October 16 2026

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Mumbai, October 16: Several major stocks recorded gains and losses in the market snapshot on Friday. Tech Mahindra Ltd topped the gainers list, advancing 6.79% to ₹1,762.00, followed by Infosys Ltd at ₹1,151.40 and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd at ₹2,426.30. On the other hand, BSE Ltd led the losers with a decline of 1.80%, while HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd dropped 1.63%. The figures below reflect the two supplied market snapshots at the specified time.

Top Gainers

Stock	LTP (₹)	% Change	Volume
Tech Mahindra Ltd	1,762.00	+6.79%	1,31,03,634
Infosys Ltd	1,151.40	+3.73%	1,24,15,781
Tata Consultancy Services	2,426.30	+3.25%	58,10,239
Bharti Airtel Ltd	1,898.00	+2.37%	1,00,31,517
JSW Steel Ltd	1,227.20	+2.23%	8,85,365

Top Losers

Stock	LTP (₹)	% Change	Volume
BSE Ltd	3,366.30	-1.80%	30,53,486
HDFC Life Insurance Company	541.55	-1.63%	24,99,317
Nestlé India Ltd	1,258.90	-1.32%	12,62,588
Max Healthcare Institute	847.00	-1.28%	11,42,713
Jio Financial Services	216.88	-0.97%	1,19,23,323

Market Activity

Tech Mahindra Ltd recorded the strongest gain among the stocks displayed, rising 6.79% to ₹1,762.00. Infosys Ltd gained 3.73%, while Tata Consultancy Services Ltd advanced 3.25%. Bharti Airtel Ltd and JSW Steel Ltd also posted gains of more than 2% each. On the losing side, BSE Ltd declined 1.80%, followed by HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd at 1.63%. Nestlé India Ltd and Max Healthcare Institute Ltd also traded lower.

Why the Top Gainers and Losers List Matters

The gainers and losers lists help investors identify stocks showing the strongest upward and downward price movements during a trading session. Price changes, when viewed alongside trading volumes, provide additional context about market participation. Sector-wise movements can also help readers understand which areas of the market are attracting buying interest or facing selling pressure. However, a stock’s position on these lists does not independently indicate its future performance.

Conclusion

The October 16, 2026, market snapshot at 12:00 PM IST showed IT stocks among the leading gainers, with Tech Mahindra Ltd advancing 6.79%. Infosys Ltd and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd also recorded notable gains. Meanwhile, BSE Ltd led the selected losers with a 1.80% decline, followed by HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd and Nestlé India Ltd. Investors should consider company-specific developments, trading volumes and broader market conditions before making investment decisions.

Source:

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

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