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Top Gainers and Losers on August 19, 2026 : HCL Technologies Leads Gainers, Power Grid Corporation Tops Losers
Authored By HDFC SKY | Last Modified: Aug 19, 2026 03:58 PM IST
Indian equities remained under pressure on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, with stock-specific buying keeping some counters in positive territory. At 3:00 PM IST, HCL Technologies Limited emerged as the top gainer in the provided market snapshot, while Power Grid Corporation of India Limited recorded the sharpest decline.
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Mumbai, August 19, 2026 – The Indian stock market continued to see mixed stock-specific movements in afternoon trade on Wednesday. At 3:00 PM IST, HCL Technologies Limited led the gainers with a 1.81% rise, while Eternal Limited and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited also traded higher. On the other side, Power Grid Corporation of India Limited declined 1.74%, followed by Coal India Limited and Max Healthcare Institute Limited. Broader market sentiment remained cautious amid pressure from global cues, crude oil prices and elevated bond yields.
Top Gainers
| Stock | LTP | % Change | Volume |
| HCLTechnologies | ₹1,321.50 | +1.81% | 13,84,648 |
| Eternal Limited | ₹320.85 | +1.57% | 2,56,14,982 |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries | ₹1,897.10 | +1.17% | 12,96,279 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | ₹391.90 | +1.10% | 54,44,573 |
| JSW Steel | ₹1,280.40 | +1.01% | 8,59,851 |
Top Losers
| Stock | LTP | % Change | Volume |
| Power Grid Corporation of India | ₹263.35 | -1.74% | 85,83,766 |
| Coal India Limited | ₹399.95 | -1.71% | 50,74,453 |
| Max Healthcare Institute | ₹997.20 | -1.70% | 10,88,772 |
| Jio Financial Services | ₹242.40 | -1.38% | 85,31,697 |
| ITC Limited | ₹266.35 | -1.35% | 1,12,55,340 |
Market Activity
Buying interest was visible in a handful of prominent stocks despite the broader cautious mood. HCL Technologies Limited topped the gainers with a 1.81% rise, while Eternal Limited saw particularly strong trading activity with more than 2.56 crore shares changing hands. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Kotak Mahindra Bank and JSW Steel also remained in positive territory. On the losing side, Power Grid Corporation of India, Coal India and Max Healthcare Institute led the declines. The broader market was facing pressure from higher crude prices and global bond yields.
Why Top Gainers & Losers List Matters
The Top Gainers and Losers list gives investors a quick snapshot of where the strongest price movements are taking place during the trading session. Looking at price movement along with trading volume can help provide a clearer picture of market participation. It also highlights sectors and individual stocks attracting buying or selling interest. However, a single-day move does not necessarily indicate a longer-term trend and should be viewed alongside company-specific and broader market factors.
Conclusion
At 3:00 PM IST on August 19, 2026, the market continued to show a cautious and stock-specific trend. HCL Technologies Limited stood out among the gainers, while Power Grid Corporation of India Limited remained the weakest performer in the provided list. Eternal Limited also recorded substantial trading activity alongside its price gain. Investors continued to navigate a market affected by broader global and commodity-related concerns.
Source:
- https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/top-gainers-losers
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