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Top Gainers & Losers, August 18, 2026, 3:00 PM IST: Axis Bank Leads Gainers; Infosys Tops Losers
Authored By HDFC SKY | Last Modified: Aug 18, 2026 03:31 PM IST
Axis Bank, Grasim Industries and Max Healthcare Institute were among the top gainers at 3:00 PM IST on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Axis Bank gained 1.65%, while Grasim Industries and Max Healthcare Institute advanced 0.93% each. On the losing side, Infosys declined 2.18%, followed by HCL Technologies and Asian Paints, which fell 1.96% and 1.95%, respectively.
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Mumbai, August 18: The market remained mixed during Tuesday’s trading session, with select banking and other major stocks holding firm while several large-cap counters faced selling pressure. At 3:00 PM IST, Axis Bank led the gainers with a 1.65% rise, followed by Grasim Industries and Max Healthcare Institute. On the losing side, Infosys recorded the sharpest decline among the stocks shown, while HCL Technologies and Asian Paints also remained under pressure.
Top Gainers
| Stock | LTP | % Change | Volume |
| Axis Bank | ₹1,247.60 | ▲1.65% | 42,30,116 |
| Grasim Industries | ₹3,280.60 | ▲0.93% | 12,23,244 |
| Max Healthcare Institute | ₹1,013.00 | ▲0.93% | 18,25,335 |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | ₹3,421.30 | ▲0.91% | 11,75,637 |
| Power Grid Corporation of India | ₹268.00 | ▲0.70% | 51,28,133 |
Top Losers
| Stock | LTP | % Change | Volume |
| Infosys | ₹1,115.00 | ▼2.18% | 72,60,353 |
| HCL Technologies | ₹1,299.00 | ▼1.96% | 24,60,663 |
| Asian Paints | ₹2,635.10 | ▼1.95% | 8,48,149 |
| Tata Motors PV | ₹323.95 | ▼1.89% | 85,46,377 |
| Wipro | ₹179.17 | ▼1.50% | 57,16,037 |
Market Activity
Axis Bank led the top gainers at 3:00 PM IST, rising 1.65% to ₹1,247.60, with more than 42 lakh shares changing hands. Grasim Industries and Max Healthcare Institute both gained 0.93%, while Mahindra & Mahindra advanced 0.91%. Power Grid Corporation of India also remained positive, gaining 0.70% on over 51 lakh shares traded. On the losing side, Infosys fell 2.18% to ₹1,115.00, followed by HCL Technologies and Asian Paints with declines of 1.96% and 1.95%.
Why Top Gainers & Losers List Matters
The Top Gainers & Losers list provides a quick view of stocks experiencing notable price movements during the trading session. It helps investors track where buying interest is visible and which stocks are facing selling pressure. Looking at trading volumes along with price changes can also give a better sense of market participation in these counters. However, a single-session move should not be viewed in isolation from broader market conditions and company-specific developments.
Conclusion
At 3:00 PM IST on August 18, 2026, Axis Bank led the top gainers with a 1.65% rise, followed by Grasim Industries and Max Healthcare Institute at 0.93% each. Infosys was the biggest laggard, declining 2.18%, while HCL Technologies and Asian Paints also remained under pressure. Overall, the market showed a mixed trend, with selected banking and large-cap stocks attracting buying interest while several IT and other major counters traded lower.
Source:
- https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/top-gainers-losers
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