Top Gainers & Losers: Financials Drag Nifty 50 Lower, Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Published: 2025-07-02 16:30 IST | Category: Markets | Author: Abhi
Top Nifty 50 Gainers Today
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Tata Steel: The steel major was among the top performers, closing 3.68% higher at ₹165 per share. Metal stocks, including Tata Steel, were noted for shining and leading the gains in an otherwise subdued market.
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JSW Steel: Following a similar trend to its peer, JSW Steel also ended the day over 2% higher, closing at ₹1,058. Metal sector strength contributed to its positive performance.
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Asian Paints: This paint manufacturer gained over 2%, settling at ₹2,426 per share. Asian Paints was consistently listed among the top gainers for the day.
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UltraTech Cement: The cement giant closed with 1.64% gains at ₹12,410 apiece. UltraTech Cement was also frequently cited as a significant gainer.
Top Nifty 50 Losers Today
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Shriram Finance: Emerging as the biggest loser, Shriram Finance declined by 2.85%, closing at ₹676.
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HDFC Life Insurance Co.: The insurance company saw its shares fall over 2%, ending at ₹789.
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IndusInd Bank: This private sector bank also experienced losses exceeding 2%, settling at ₹856.
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Bajaj Finserv: The financial services conglomerate closed 2.18% lower at ₹2,009 apiece. It was consistently among the major laggards from the Sensex and Nifty pack.
Analysis: Reasons Behind the Moves
The Indian equity market concluded Wednesday's trading session on a negative note, with both the Sensex and Nifty 50 paring early gains to end lower. The primary drivers behind this downturn included persistent selling pressure, particularly in heavyweight financial and realty stocks. The flight of foreign capital from the markets and a mixed trend in global equities further impacted investor sentiment.
A significant factor contributing to the cautious mood was the impending US tariff deadline, which kept investors on edge. While the broader market experienced a decline, certain sectors demonstrated resilience. The metal sector, notably represented by Tata Steel and JSW Steel, shined brightly, leading the gains for the day. Conversely, financial services and banking sectors were the main laggards, with prominent names like Shriram Finance, HDFC Life, IndusInd Bank, and Bajaj Finserv witnessing substantial declines.
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