Top Gainers & Losers, September 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM IST: HDFC Life Leads Gainers

Authored By HDFC SKY | Published at: Sep 21, 2026 12:14 PM IST

Indian equities were seeing mixed stock-specific moves around 12:00 PM IST on September 21, 2026. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd led the gainers, rising 2.32% to ₹563.75, followed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd and SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. On the losing side, Bharti Airtel Ltd declined 3.08%, while Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd and Wipro Ltd also traded lower.

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Top Gainers & Losers September 21 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Mumbai, September 21: Stocks moved in different directions during Monday’s trading session, with gains seen across several financial, pharmaceutical and consumer counters. HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd recorded the strongest rise among the stocks shown, while Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd and SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd also traded higher. On the other side, Bharti Airtel Ltd was the biggest loser in the snapshot, followed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd and Wipro Ltd.

Top Gainers

Stock	LTP	% Change	Volume
HDFC Life Insurance Company	₹563.75	+2.32%	13,69,253
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries	₹1,874.00	+2.00%	11,62,454
SBI Life Insurance Company	₹1,764.30	+1.92%	1,87,314
ITC Ltd	₹266.90	+1.75%	34,80,191
Kotak Mahindra Bank	₹419.40	+1.67%	27,52,828

Top Losers

Stock	LTP	% Change	Volume
Bharti Airtel Ltd	₹1,834.90	-3.08%	30,07,682
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone	₹1,786.00	-2.08%	12,92,122
Wipro Ltd	₹164.18	-1.59%	47,77,071
Infosys Ltd	₹1,036.40	-1.43%	28,60,447
Adani Enterprises	₹2,984.00	-1.19%	2,97,166

Market Activity

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd topped the gainers at noon, advancing 2.32% to ₹563.75. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd and SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd followed with gains of 2% and 1.92%, respectively, while ITC Ltd and Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd also remained in positive territory. On the other side, Bharti Airtel Ltd fell 3.08%, with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd down 2.08%. Wipro Ltd and Infosys Ltd also faced selling pressure.

The broader market was trading higher in morning trade on September 21, with Reuters reporting the Nifty 50 up 0.13% and the Sensex up 0.50% at 10:19 AM IST, although the market remained cautious after a prolonged period of declines.

Why Top Gainers & Losers List Matters

The Top Gainers & Losers list provides a quick view of stocks recording notable price movements during a particular point in the trading session. Looking at the percentage change alongside trading volume gives additional context about the level of market participation. In this snapshot, financial and pharmaceutical stocks featured prominently among the gainers, while telecom, IT and Adani Group counters appeared among the decliners.

Conclusion

At 12:00 PM IST on September 21, 2026, HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd led the gainers with a 2.32% rise, followed by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd and SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. Bharti Airtel Ltd recorded the sharpest decline among the stocks shown, falling 3.08%. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd, Wipro Ltd and Infosys Ltd also traded lower, highlighting the mixed movement across major stocks.

Source:

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

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