Top Gainers and Losers on October 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST: Infosys Ltd Leads Gainers

Authored By HDFC SKY | Published at: Oct 21, 2026 12:10 PM IST

Infosys Ltd led the gainers shown in the market snapshot on October 21, 2026, rising 2.26% to ₹1,156.20. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd followed with a 2.23% gain, while UltraTech Cement Ltd advanced 2.19%. On the losing side, Bajaj Finance Ltd recorded the steepest decline among the stocks shown, falling 3.04% to ₹928.20. Eicher Motors Ltd declined 2.74%, while Eternal Ltd fell 2.51%. The snapshot reflected mixed movements across major stocks at noon.

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Top Gainers and Losers on October 21 2026

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Mumbai, October 21: Indian stocks recorded mixed price movements in the provided market snapshot on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Infosys Ltd topped the gainers list with a 2.26% increase, followed by Tata Consultancy Services Ltd and UltraTech Cement Ltd. Tech Mahindra Ltd and HCL Technologies Ltd also traded higher. Meanwhile, Bajaj Finance Ltd fell 3.04%, while Eicher Motors Ltd and Eternal Ltd recorded declines of 2.74% and 2.51%, respectively.

Top Gainers

Stock	LTP	% Change	Volume
Infosys Ltd	₹1,156.20	+2.26%	91,66,679
Tata Consultancy Services	₹2,515.80	+2.23%	30,06,593
UltraTech Cement Ltd	₹10,883.00	+2.19%	1,49,354
Tech Mahindra Ltd	₹1,816.80	+2.12%	22,02,862
HCL Technologies Ltd	₹1,404.50	+1.78%	18,53,537

Top Losers

Stock	LTP	% Change	Volume
Bajaj Finance Ltd	₹928.20	-3.04%	1,11,86,732
Eicher Motors Ltd	₹7,148.00	-2.74%	3,03,882
Eternal Ltd	₹312.15	-2.51%	76,79,758
Bajaj Auto Ltd	₹10,090.00	-1.92%	61,982
Trent Ltd	₹2,840.80	-1.76%	1,36,816

Market Activity

Infosys Ltd gained 2.26% to ₹1,156.20, leading the gainers shown in the snapshot. Tata Consultancy Services Ltd advanced 2.23% to ₹2,515.80, while UltraTech Cement Ltd rose 2.19% to ₹10,883.00. Tech Mahindra Ltd and HCL Technologies Ltd also recorded gains. On the downside, Bajaj Finance Ltd declined 3.04% to ₹928.20, followed by Eicher Motors Ltd, which fell 2.74% to ₹7,148.00. Eternal Ltd also traded lower, declining 2.51% to ₹312.15.

Why the Top Gainers and Losers List Matters

The Top Gainers and Losers list helps investors identify stocks recording the strongest price movements during a trading session. It provides a quick overview of securities experiencing buying interest and those facing selling pressure. Comparing percentage changes with trading volumes offers additional context about market participation. However, the list alone does not explain the reasons behind price movements or indicate how stocks may perform later.

Conclusion

At 12:00 PM IST on October 21, 2026, Infosys Ltd led the displayed gainers list with a 2.26% increase, followed by Tata Consultancy Services Ltd and UltraTech Cement Ltd. On the losing side, Bajaj Finance Ltd recorded the steepest decline at 3.04%, while Eicher Motors Ltd and Eternal Ltd also registered losses. The snapshot highlighted contrasting movements across technology, banking, automotive and other stocks during the trading session.

Source:

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

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