Top Gainers & Losers, September 24, 2026 at 3:30 PM IST: Cipla Leads Gainers

Mumbai, September 24: Indian equities remained under pressure during the afternoon session on Thursday, September 24, 2026, with financial stocks among the major laggards. At 3:30 PM IST, Cipla Ltd was the leading gainer in the supplied market snapshot, rising 1.16% to ₹1,399.00. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd and NTPC Ltd also traded in positive territory. On the downside, HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd was the biggest loser, falling 6.16% to ₹526.90. Bajaj Finance Ltd declined 5.87%, while Axis Bank Ltd and Bajaj Finserv Ltd both fell 4.56%. The broader market was also weak, with the Sensex and Nifty trading lower amid pressure from financial stocks and global cues.

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Market Activity

Cipla Ltd led the positive side with a 1.16% gain, while Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd rose 0.89% on volume of more than 84.89 lakh shares. NTPC Ltd posted a modest 0.18% increase. Selling pressure was much stronger among the leading losers, with HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd dropping 6.16% and Bajaj Finance Ltd declining 5.87%. Axis Bank Ltd and Bajaj Finserv Ltd also fell 4.56% each.

Why Top Gainers & Losers List Matters

The Top Gainers & Losers list provides a snapshot of stocks showing notable price movements during a particular trading session. It helps track where buying and selling activity is concentrated at a given point in time. Trading volume adds useful context by showing how actively these stocks are being traded. However, the list reflects market movement at that specific time and does not by itself explain the reason for a stock’s move.

Conclusion

At 3:30 PM IST on September 24, 2026, Cipla Ltd led the gainers with a 1.16% rise to ₹1,399.00, followed by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd and NTPC Ltd. On the losing side, HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd recorded the sharpest decline at 6.16%, while Bajaj Finance Ltd fell 5.87%. Axis Bank Ltd and Bajaj Finserv Ltd also remained under pressure. Overall, the snapshot showed a clear contrast between limited gains among select stocks and broader selling pressure across several major financial counters.

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