Top Gainers & Losers, August 5, 2026, 3:30 PM IST: Shriram Finance, Grasim, JSW Steel Lead; HCLTech, TCS, Apollo Hospitals Decline
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Shriram Finance, Grasim Industries and JSW Steel ended among the top gainers, while HCLTech, TCS and Apollo Hospitals featured among the top losers as of 3:30 PM IST on August 5, 2026.
Mumbai, August 5: The Indian stock market ended Wednesday’s session on a mixed note, with gains in select financial, metal and industrial stocks offsetting weakness in information technology and healthcare counters. By 3:30 PM IST, Shriram Finance, Grasim Industries and JSW Steel emerged as the top gainers on the Nifty 50, while HCLTech, TCS and Apollo Hospitals finished among the day’s biggest losers.
Top Gainers
| Stock | LTP | Change |
| Shriram Finance | ₹1,116.50 | ▲2.69% |
| Grasim Industries | ₹3,215.30 | ▲2.46% |
| JSW Steel | ₹1,330.00 | ▲2.31% |
| Hindalco | ₹1,035.55 | ▲1.52% |
| Larsen & Toubro | ₹4,047.00 | ▲1.43% |
Top Losers
| Stock | LTP | Change |
| HCLTech | ₹1,340.00 | ▼2.18% |
| TCS | ₹2,414.20 | ▼1.86% |
| Apollo Hospitals | ₹8,900.50 | ▼1.65% |
| Bajaj Finserv | ₹2,080.00 | ▼1.19% |
| SBI Life Insurance | ₹1,876.80 | ▼1.17% |
Market Activity
The closing session reflected a market that remained selective, with investors continuing to rotate between sectors instead of taking broad-based positions.
Shriram Finance led the gainers’ pack after advancing nearly 3%, while Grasim Industries and JSW Steel also witnessed steady buying interest. Metal stocks remained well supported through the session, with Hindalco extending its gains, while Larsen & Toubro added strength to the benchmark by ending firmly in positive territory.
Why the Top Gainers & Losers List Is Important
The Top Gainers & Losers list provides a quick snapshot of the stocks that had the biggest impact on market sentiment during the trading session. It helps investors understand which sectors attracted fresh buying and where profit booking or selling pressure was most visible.
Although daily price movements may be influenced by news flow, earnings announcements or broader market trends, consistently tracking these stocks can offer valuable insights into changing investor preferences and sector rotation.
Conclusion
As of 3:30 PM IST on August 5, 2026, Shriram Finance, Grasim Industries and JSW Steel closed as the leading gainers on the Nifty 50, while HCLTech, TCS and Apollo Hospitals ended among the biggest losers. The day’s trade reflected a balanced market, with investors selectively accumulating financial and metal stocks while trimming exposure to IT and healthcare counters. Such sector-specific movement continued to shape market direction through the close.
Source:
- https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/top-gainers-losers
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