Top Gainers & Losers, August 31, 2026 at 3:30 PM IST: ICICI Bank Leads Gainers, Adani Enterprises Tops Losers

Mumbai, August 31- The Indian stock market remained mixed in Monday’s afternoon trade, with select large-cap stocks holding on to gains while several major counters faced selling pressure. At 3:30 PM IST, ICICI Bank Ltd led the gainers with a 1.44% rise, followed by Grasim Industries Ltd and Bajaj Auto Ltd. On the other side, Adani Enterprises Ltd emerged as the biggest loser, declining 6.40%. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd, Eternal Ltd and Tata Steel Ltd also remained under pressure.

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ICICI Bank Ltd led the gainers with a 1.44% rise, while Grasim Industries Ltd and Bajaj Auto Ltd gained 0.87% and 0.73%, respectively. Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and Reliance Industries Ltd also remained in the green, although their gains were more modest. On the losing side, Adani Enterprises Ltd saw the sharpest decline, falling 6.40%, while Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd slipped 3.36%. Eternal Ltd also recorded heavy trading activity, with nearly 6.94 crore shares changing hands as the stock fell 3%.

Why Top Gainers & Losers List Matters

The Top Gainers and Losers list gives investors a quick snapshot of where buying and selling pressure is strongest during the trading day. It can help identify stocks that are moving differently from the broader market and attracting attention from traders. Trading volume is also important, as a large price move accompanied by substantial volume can indicate stronger market participation. However, these short-term movements should be viewed in the context of company-specific developments and overall market conditions.

Conclusion

At 3:30 PM IST on August 31, 2026, ICICI Bank Ltd remained the strongest gainer among the selected stocks, rising 1.44%. Grasim Industries Ltd, Bajaj Auto Ltd, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and Reliance Industries Ltd also managed to stay in positive territory. Adani Enterprises Ltd was the biggest loser, dropping 6.40%, while Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd, Eternal Ltd and Tata Steel Ltd also faced notable selling pressure. The afternoon snapshot showed a clear divergence between gains in select banking and large-cap stocks and weakness across several major counters.

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