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Top Gainers & Losers, August 24, 2026 at 3:00 PM IST: JSW Steel Leads Gainers, SBI Life Insurance Tops Losers 

Authored By HDFC SKY | Last Modified: Aug 24, 2026 03:27 PM IST

Indian equities showed mixed stock-specific movement during Monday’s afternoon trading session on August 24, 2026. At 3:00 PM IST, JSW Steel Ltd emerged as the top gainer in the provided market snapshot, rising 2.06%. Hindalco Industries Ltd, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd and Tata Steel Ltd also traded higher. On the losing side, SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd declined 1.82%, followed by Bajaj Finserv Ltd and Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. 

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Top Gainers & Losers August 24 2026

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Mumbai, August 24 – The Indian stock market witnessed mixed movement in afternoon trade on Monday, with buying interest visible in several metal and technology stocks while some financial and other prominent counters remained under pressure. At 3:00 PM IST, JSW Steel Ltd led the gainers with a 2.06% rise. Hindalco Industries Ltd, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd, Tata Steel Ltd and HCL Technologies Ltd also remained in positive territory. Meanwhile, SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd recorded the sharpest decline among the stocks in the provided market snapshot. 

Top Gainers 

Stock  LTP  % Change  Volume 
JSW Steel Ltd  ₹1,320.30  +2.06%  29,34,117 
Hindalco Industries  ₹1,051.35  +1.68%  35,68,887 
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories  ₹1,189.80  +1.29%  19,74,181 
Tata Steel Ltd  ₹185.17  +1.19%  3,45,89,543 
HCL Technologies  ₹1,317.90  +1.18%  9,45,798 

Top Losers 

Stock  LTP  % Change  Volume 
SBI Life Insurance Company  ₹1,760.30  -1.82%  4,48,525 
Bajaj Finserv  ₹1,999.90  -1.60%  3,87,668 
Max Healthcare Institute  ₹985.20  -1.48%  17,36,188 
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles  ₹313.40  -1.42%  75,23,915 
Shriram Finance  ₹1,114.00  -1.42%  26,79,392 

Market Activity 

JSW Steel Ltd led the gainers with a 2.06% rise, while Hindalco Industries Ltd and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd gained 1.68% and 1.29%, respectively. Tata Steel Ltd recorded the highest trading volume among the top five gainers, with more than 3.45 crore shares changing hands. On the losing side, SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd fell 1.82%, while Bajaj Finserv Ltd and Max Healthcare Institute Ltd declined 1.60% and 1.48%, respectively. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd and Shriram Finance Ltd also remained under pressure. 

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. Comparing the percentage change with trading volume can help investors understand whether a price move is supported by meaningful market activity. The list also highlights stocks attracting buying or selling interest at a particular point in the day. However, short-term price movements should be viewed alongside company-specific developments and broader market conditions. 

Conclusion 

At 3:00 PM IST on August 24, 2026, JSW Steel Ltd emerged as the strongest gainer in the provided market snapshot, followed by Hindalco Industries Ltd and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd was the biggest loser, while Bajaj Finserv Ltd and Max Healthcare Institute Ltd also traded lower. Tata Steel Ltd recorded the highest volume among the top five gainers, with more than 3.45 crore shares traded. The mixed performance highlights selective buying across metal and technology stocks alongside selling pressure in several financial and other major counters.  

Source:

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