Top Gainers & Losers, August 19, 2026, 11:30 AM IST: Sun Pharma Leads Gainers; Power Grid Tops Losers
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Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited, Eternal Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited were among the top gainers at 11:30 AM IST on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Sun Pharma gained 0.89%, while Eternal and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation advanced 0.84% and 0.78%, respectively. On the losing side, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited declined 1.77%, followed by Coal India Limited and Bajaj Finance Limited.
Mumbai, August 19: The market showed a mixed trend during Wednesday morning trading, with select stocks gaining ground while several major counters remained under pressure. At 11:30 AM IST, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited led the gainers with a 0.89% rise, followed by Eternal Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited. On the losing side, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited recorded the sharpest decline, while Coal India Limited and Bajaj Finance Limited also traded lower.
Top Gainers
| Stock | LTP | % Change | Volume |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries | ₹1,891.80 | ▲0.89% | 4,18,025 |
| Eternal Limited | ₹318.55 | ▲0.84% | 1,05,07,612 |
| Oil and Natural Gas Corporation | ₹241.38 | ▲0.78% | 50,60,759 |
| HCL Technologies Limited | ₹1,307.80 | ▲0.76% | 7,62,939 |
| Trent Limited | ₹2,963.00 | ▲0.71% | 1,13,769 |
Top Losers
| Stock | LTP | % Change | Volume |
| Power Grid Corporation of India | ₹263.25 | ▼1.77% | 39,64,449 |
| Coal India Limited | ₹400.90 | ▼1.47% | 27,43,063 |
| Bajaj Finance Limited | ₹1,081.70 | ▼1.15% | 10,11,490 |
| SBI Life Insurance Company | ₹1,758.40 | ▼1.10% | 5,13,401 |
| InterGlobe Aviation | ₹5,165.50 | ▼1.04% | 97,873 |
Market Activity
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited led the gainers at 11:30 AM IST, rising 0.89% to ₹1,891.80. Eternal Limited gained 0.84% to ₹318.55, with more than 1.05 crore shares changing hands, while Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited advanced 0.78% to ₹241.38 on over 50 lakh shares traded. HCL Technologies Limited and Trent Limited also remained positive. On the losing side, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited fell 1.77% to ₹263.25, followed by Coal India Limited and Bajaj Finance Limited with declines of 1.47% and 1.15%.
Why Top Gainers & Losers List Matters
The Top Gainers & Losers list provides a quick view of stocks witnessing notable price movements during the trading session. It helps investors identify where buying interest is visible and which stocks are facing selling pressure. Trading volume alongside price movement can provide additional context on the level of market participation in these counters. However, a single-session movement should be considered alongside broader market conditions and company-specific factors.
Conclusion
At 11:30 AM IST on August 19, 2026, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited led the top gainers with a 0.89% rise, followed by Eternal Limited and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited was the biggest laggard, declining 1.77%, while Coal India Limited and Bajaj Finance Limited also remained under pressure. Overall, the market reflected mixed stock-specific movements, with selected counters attracting buying interest while several major companies traded lower.
Source:
- https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/top-gainers-losers
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