Top Gainers & Losers, October 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM IST: Infosys Leads Gainers

Mumbai, October 1: Indian equities remained under pressure during Thursday’s session, with the benchmark indices trading lower as the market approached the close. The provided 3:30 PM IST snapshot, however, showed gains in several IT and financial stocks. Infosys Ltd led the gainers with a 3.50% rise, followed by HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd and HDFC Bank Ltd. On the downside, Bajaj Auto Ltd recorded the sharpest decline at 7.62%, while Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and Shriram Finance Ltd also saw notable selling pressure. The broader market was weighed down by elevated crude prices and continued foreign selling.

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Infosys Ltd recorded the strongest gain in the provided snapshot, advancing 3.50% to ₹1,028.90 on volume of 1.44 crore shares. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd gained 2.46%, while HDFC Bank Ltd rose 1.76% with more than 3.56 crore shares traded. On the losing side, Bajaj Auto Ltd fell 7.62%, the steepest decline among the listed stocks. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd also dropped 5.16%, while Tata Steel Ltd saw more than 4.66 crore shares change hands despite a 3.26% decline.

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 trading volume provides additional context on the intensity of buying or selling activity. It can also highlight differences in performance across sectors during a volatile session. However, a single-session price movement does not by itself explain the reason for the move or indicate the stock’s future direction.

Conclusion

At 3:30 PM IST on October 1, 2026, Infosys Ltd led the gainers with a 3.50% rise to ₹1,028.90. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd, HDFC Bank Ltd, Max Healthcare Institute Ltd and SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd also traded higher. On the downside, Bajaj Auto Ltd recorded the sharpest decline at 7.62%, followed by Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and Shriram Finance Ltd. The snapshot reflected a mixed performance among individual stocks, with IT and select financial counters showing relative strength while several auto and other large-cap stocks remained under pressure.

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