Top Gainers & Losers, October 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM IST: Kotak Mahindra Bank Leads Gainers

Authored By HDFC SKY | Published at: Oct 1, 2026 12:02 PM IST

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd led the gainers at 12:00 PM IST on October 1, 2026, rising 2.28% to ₹426.50. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd and Infosys Ltd followed with gains of 2.04% and 1.99%, respectively. On the losing side, Bajaj Auto Ltd declined 8.82%, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and Grasim Industries Ltd.

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Mumbai, October 1: Indian equities remained volatile around noon on Thursday, October 1, 2026, with stock-specific movements visible across sectors. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd was the strongest gainer in the provided snapshot, rising 2.28% to ₹426.50. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd and Infosys Ltd also advanced close to 2%. On the downside, Bajaj Auto Ltd fell 8.82%, while Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and Grasim Industries Ltd declined more than 2.5%. The broader market opened under pressure amid elevated oil prices and continued foreign selling.

Top Gainers

Stock	LTP	% Change	Volume
Kotak Mahindra Bank	₹426.50	+2.28%	5,56,85,573
HDFC Life Insurance Company	₹531.85	+2.04%	15,64,958
Infosys Ltd	₹1,013.85	+1.99%	52,91,952
HCL Technologies	₹1,247.50	+1.42%	11,48,404
HDFC Bank Ltd	₹718.30	+1.35%	1,26,85,195

Top Losers

Stock	LTP	% Change	Volume
Bajaj Auto Ltd	₹9,915.00	-8.82%	6,92,216
Mahindra & Mahindra	₹2,869.20	-2.74%	23,62,472
Grasim Industries	₹2,982.00	-2.61%	6,48,869
Eicher Motors Ltd	₹6,973.00	-2.48%	3,36,223
Maruti Suzuki India	₹11,675.00	-2.44%	2,70,543

Market Activity

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd recorded the strongest gain among the stocks shown, rising 2.28% to ₹426.50, with more than 5.56 crore shares traded. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd gained 2.04%, while Infosys Ltd advanced 1.99%. HDFC Bank Ltd also remained in positive territory, rising 1.35% on volume of more than 1.26 crore shares. On the losing side, Bajaj Auto Ltd saw the sharpest decline at 8.82%, while Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and Grasim Industries Ltd fell 2.74% and 2.61%, respectively.

Why Top Gainers & Losers List Matters

The Top Gainers & Losers list gives a quick view of stocks recording notable price movements during a trading session. Looking at the percentage change alongside volume provides additional context on the level of market participation behind each move. It can also show which sectors or individual stocks are facing buying or selling pressure. However, a single-session price movement does not by itself explain the reason behind a stock’s move or indicate its future direction.

Conclusion

At 12:00 PM IST on October 1, 2026, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd led the gainers with a 2.28% rise to ₹426.50. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd, Infosys Ltd, HCL Technologies Ltd and HDFC Bank Ltd also traded higher. On the downside, Bajaj Auto Ltd recorded the sharpest decline at 8.82%, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd and Grasim Industries Ltd. The snapshot reflected a mixed stock-specific performance amid a cautious broader market.

Source:

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

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