Top Nifty 50 Gainers Today

The Nifty 50 index saw a handful of stocks defy the overall subdued market trend on Monday.

• InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo): The airline's shares closed as the top gainer, advancing by approximately 2.1% to 2.17%. This rebound came after the stock had fallen more than 15% in the preceding two weeks. However, the company also faced potential regulatory action as a senior expat executive came under review, raising concerns about compliance.

• Hindustan Unilever (HUL): The FMCG giant recorded a gain of 1.2% to 1.46%. The FMCG sector generally witnessed buying interest during the session.

• Trent: Shares of Trent climbed by 1.2% to 0.82%.

• HCL Technologies: The IT services firm saw its stock rise by 0.8%. This move was supported by the company's expanded collaboration with Google Cloud, involving the adoption of Gemini Enterprise to boost productivity and embed AI-led workflows across its global operations.

• Wipro: Another IT major, Wipro, ended the session up by 0.7%. Like HCL Technologies, Wipro also announced an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud for the adoption of Gemini Enterprise.

Top Nifty 50 Losers Today

Selling pressure was evident across several frontline stocks, particularly in the auto sector.

• Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M): M&M was the top loser on the Nifty 50, declining by approximately 1.9% to 2.0%. Auto stocks were identified as the weakest performers among major sectoral indices, falling by 0.91% overall.

• Eicher Motors: The automotive manufacturer's stock slipped by 1.5% to 1.55%, consistent with the broader weakness in the auto sector.

• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC): ONGC shares closed 1.1% to 1.37% lower. Energy names, along with PSUs, faced selling pressure during the day.

• JSW Steel: The steel producer's stock fell by 1.0% to 0.91%.

• Bajaj Auto: Bajaj Auto ended the day down by 0.8% to 0.90%, contributing to the auto sector's decline.

Analysis: Reasons Behind the Moves

The Indian equity benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty 50, concluded Monday's trading session with marginal losses, reflecting a day marked by volatility. The Sensex dipped 54.30 points (0.06%) to settle at 85,213.36, while the Nifty declined 19.65 points (0.08%) to close at 26,027.30.

The market's weak opening was primarily attributed to cautious global cues, continued selling by foreign institutional investors (FIIs), and lingering uncertainty surrounding a potential US-India trade deal. Persistent FII outflows and a significant depreciation of the Indian Rupee, which hit a record low of 90.74 against the US dollar and emerged as Asia's worst performer, further constrained market momentum. Global factors, including lower Asian markets tracking Wall Street losses and concerns over AI-related stock valuations, also weighed heavily on investor sentiment.

Sectoral performance was mixed; auto and pharma stocks took a hit, while media, FMCG, and technology sectors saw some buying interest. The decline in auto stocks, exemplified by M&M and Eicher Motors, contributed significantly to the Nifty's downward movement. Conversely, the upward movement in IT stocks like HCL Technologies and Wipro was bolstered by positive corporate announcements regarding AI integration and cloud partnerships. IndiGo's strong performance was seen as a recovery after a recent substantial drop, despite facing some regulatory scrutiny.

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