Top Gainers and Losers on October 21, 2026, at 3:30 PM IST: Infosys Ltd Leads Gainers

Mumbai, October 21: Indian stocks showed mixed movements in the supplied market snapshot on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Infosys Ltd led the displayed gainers with a 3.30% rise, followed by HCL Technologies Ltd and Tech Mahindra Ltd. Bajaj Finance Ltd recorded the steepest decline among the displayed losers, falling 3.27%, while BSE Ltd dropped 2.63%. The tables below list the top five stocks from each snapshot in their original order.

Top Gainers

Top Losers

Market Activity

Infosys Ltd gained 3.30% to ₹1,168.00, while HCL Technologies Ltd advanced 3.21% to ₹1,424.20. Tech Mahindra Ltd rose 3.13%, and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd gained 2.77%. UltraTech Cement Ltd rounded out the top five gainers with a 1.87% increase. Among the losers, Bajaj Finance Ltd fell 3.27%, followed by BSE Ltd at -2.63%, Eternal Ltd at -2.45%, Eicher Motors Ltd at -2.43% and Trent Ltd at -2.41%.

Why the Top Gainers and Losers List Matters

The Top Gainers and Losers list helps investors track the strongest positive and negative price movements during a trading session. Comparing last traded prices, percentage changes and volumes provides a snapshot of market activity across different companies. The information can help readers identify stocks for further research and understand the day’s market trends. However, a stock’s daily movement alone does not establish its future direction or explain the reasons behind the change.

Conclusion

At 3:30 PM IST on October 21, 2026, Infosys Ltd led the displayed gainers with a 3.30% rise, followed by HCL Technologies Ltd and Tech Mahindra Ltd. Bajaj Finance Ltd topped the displayed losers with a 3.27% decline, while BSE Ltd and Eternal Ltd also recorded notable losses. The tables preserve the stock order shown in the supplied snapshots and include the first five entries from each list.

Source: 

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