Top Gainers & Losers, August 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM IST: Eternal Leads Gainers, Hindalco Industries Tops Losers 

Mumbai, August 20 – The Indian stock market ended the session with a mixed set of movements across major counters on Thursday. At 3:30 PM IST, Eternal Ltd stood out among the gainers with a 2.48% rise, while Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd and ITC Ltd also posted strong gains. Bajaj Finance Ltd and Axis Bank Ltd rounded out the top five gainers. Meanwhile, Hindalco Industries Ltd faced the strongest selling pressure, followed by Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd and Tata Consumer Products Ltd.

Top Gainers 

Top Losers 

Market Activity 

Eternal Ltd finished as the strongest gainer in the provided market snapshot, climbing 2.48% on a trading volume of more than 3.64 crore shares. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd advanced 1.82%, while ITC Ltd gained 1.72% with over 2.80 crore shares changing hands. Bajaj Finance Ltd and Axis Bank Ltd also closed higher, adding 1.37% and 1.30%, respectively. On the losing side, Hindalco Industries Ltd declined 1.54%, while Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd and Tata Consumer Products Ltd recorded smaller losses. 

Why Top Gainers & Losers List Matters 

The Top Gainers & Losers list gives investors a quick picture of which stocks attracted buying or selling interest during the session. Looking at the percentage change along with trading volume can help provide a better sense of market participation. It can also highlight stocks that may have seen increased attention during the trading day. However, one day’s movement does not necessarily signal a lasting trend and should be viewed alongside company-specific and broader market developments. 

Conclusion 

At 3:30 PM IST on August 20, 2026, Eternal Ltd remained the strongest performer among the top gainers, supported by active trading. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd and ITC Ltd also recorded notable gains, while Bajaj Finance Ltd and Axis Bank Ltd ended firmly in positive territory. Hindalco Industries Ltd was the weakest stock among the listed counters, with Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd and Tata Consumer Products Ltd also closing lower. Overall, the session reflected selective buying alongside pressure in a few prominent stocks.  

Source: 

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