Top Gainers & Losers, August 20, 2026 at 11:30 AM IST: Eternal Leads Gainers, Hindalco Industries Tops Losers
Authored By HDFC SKY | Last Modified: Aug 20, 2026 12:34 PM IST
Indian equities showed mixed stock-specific movement during the morning session on Thursday, August 20, 2026. At 11:30 AM IST, Eternal Ltd emerged as the top gainer in the market snapshot, rising 2.33%. Shriram Finance Ltd and Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd also traded firmly higher. On the losing side, Hindalco Industries Ltd declined 1.32%, followed by Max Healthcare Institute Ltd and Asian Paints Ltd.
Mumbai, August 20 – The Indian stock market witnessed mixed movement in morning trade on Thursday, with select stocks attracting buying interest while several prominent counters remained under pressure. At 11:30 AM IST, Eternal Ltd led the gainers with a 2.33% rise. Shriram Finance Ltd, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd, Bajaj Finance Ltd and JSW Steel Ltd also remained in positive territory. Meanwhile, Hindalco Industries Ltd recorded the sharpest decline among the stocks in the provided market snapshot.
Top Gainers
| Stock | LTP | % Change | Volume |
| Eternal Ltd | ₹327.45 | +2.33% | 2,04,73,516 |
| Shriram Finance Ltd | ₹1,131.00 | +2.26% | 14,14,082 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd | ₹396.65 | +1.64% | 39,11,630 |
| Bajaj Finance Ltd | ₹1,095.50 | +1.42% | 34,46,484 |
| JSW Steel Ltd | ₹1,304.00 | +1.42% | 22,94,593 |
Top Losers
| Stock | LTP | % Change | Volume |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd | ₹1,025.25 | -1.32% | 28,43,673 |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd | ₹989.50 | -0.75% | 6,80,031 |
| Asian Paints Ltd | ₹2,614.40 | -0.62% | 1,46,371 |
| InterGlobe Aviation Ltd | ₹5,167.50 | -0.49% | 1,47,684 |
| ITC Ltd | ₹265.90 | -0.43% | 82,48,374 |
Market Activity
Buying interest was most visible in Eternal Ltd, which gained 2.33% while recording more than 2.04 crore shares in volume. Shriram Finance Ltd also advanced strongly, rising 2.26%, while Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd gained 1.64%. Bajaj Finance Ltd and JSW Steel Ltd added 1.42% each, keeping the gainers’ list firmly positive. On the other hand, Hindalco Industries Ltd led the declines, while Max Healthcare Institute Ltd and Asian Paints Ltd also traded lower.
Why Top Gainers & Losers List Matters
The Top Gainers and Losers list gives investors a quick view of stocks witnessing notable price movements during the trading session. Combining percentage changes with trading volumes can help gauge the strength of buying or selling activity. The list also helps identify stocks that are attracting greater market attention at a particular point in the session. However, short-term price movements should be considered alongside company-specific developments and broader market conditions.
Conclusion
At 11:30 AM IST on August 20, 2026, Eternal Ltd stood out as the strongest gainer in the provided market snapshot, followed by Shriram Finance Ltd and Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. Hindalco Industries Ltd was the biggest loser, while Max Healthcare Institute Ltd and Asian Paints Ltd also remained under pressure. The mixed performance highlights selective buying across financial, consumer and metal stocks, alongside selling in several large counters. Investors may continue to track price action and volumes as the trading session progresses.
Source:
- https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/top-gainers-losers
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