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Top Gainers & Losers, August 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM IST: Power Grid Corporation Leads Gainers, Trent Tops Losers
Authored By HDFC SKY | Last Modified: Aug 21, 2026 03:37 PM IST
Indian equities witnessed mixed stock-specific movement during the trading session on Friday, August 21, 2026. At 3:00 PM IST, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd emerged as the top gainer in the provided market snapshot, rising 2.70%. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd and Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd also traded higher. On the losing side, Trent Ltd declined 1.85%, followed by Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and InterGlobe Aviation Ltd.
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Mumbai, August 21- The Indian stock market showed mixed movement in afternoon trade on Friday, with select stocks attracting buying interest while several major counters remained under pressure. At 3:00 PM IST, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd led the gainers with a 2.70% rise. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd, Bharat Electronics Ltd and Nestle India Ltd also remained in positive territory. Meanwhile, Trent Ltd recorded the sharpest decline among the stocks in the provided market snapshot.
Top Gainers
| Stock | LTP | % Change | Volume |
| Power Grid Corporation of India | ₹271.95 | +2.70% | 1,62,98,690 |
| HDFC Life Insurance Company | ₹553.50 | +2.12% | 29,10,884 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | ₹402.50 | +1.30% | 1,42,71,193 |
| Bharat Electronics | ₹414.15 | +1.16% | 1,21,67,296 |
| Nestle India | ₹1,472.30 | +0.98% | 21,19,433 |
Top Losers
| Stock | LTP | % Change | Volume |
| Trent Ltd | ₹2,915.10 | -1.85% | 4,22,254 |
| Maruti Suzuki India | ₹13,600.00 | -1.51% | 1,82,284 |
| InterGlobe Aviation | ₹5,099.00 | -1.28% | 9,80,074 |
| Tata Consumer Products | ₹1,046.00 | -0.98% | 10,18,573 |
| Apollo Hospitals Enterprise | ₹8,655.50 | -0.91% | 1,43,850 |
Market Activity
Buying interest was most visible in Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, which gained 2.70% while recording more than 1.62 crore shares in volume. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd also advanced 2.12%, while Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd gained 1.30%. Bharat Electronics Ltd and Nestle India Ltd added 1.16% and 0.98%, respectively. On the other hand, Trent Ltd led the declines, followed by Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and InterGlobe Aviation Ltd.
Why Top Gainers & Losers List Matters
The Top Gainers and Losers list gives investors a quick view of stocks experiencing notable price movements during the trading session. Looking at percentage changes along with trading volumes can provide a better indication of the strength of buying or selling activity. The list also highlights stocks that are attracting significant market attention at a particular point in time. However, short-term price movements should always be viewed alongside company-specific developments and broader market conditions.
Conclusion
At 3:00 PM IST on August 21, 2026, Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd stood out as the strongest gainer in the provided market snapshot, followed by HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd and Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. Trent Ltd was the biggest loser, while Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and InterGlobe Aviation Ltd also remained under pressure. The mixed performance indicates selective buying in several large-cap stocks alongside selling pressure in other prominent counters. Investors may continue to track price movements and trading volumes as the market session progresses.
Source:
- https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/top-gainers-losers
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