Top Gainers Shine as Indian Markets Dip: HDFC Bank and Bajaj Auto Lead the Charge

Indian stock markets were under pressure on October 21, 2024, as investors continued to take profits during the ongoing Q2 earnings season. Even though HDFC Bank’s share price rose by nearly 3%, both the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 ended the day in the red.

The BSE Sensex fluctuated within a range of 959 points throughout the day, closing at 81,151.27, which is a decrease of 73.48 points or 0.09%. The Nifty50 also finished lower at 24,781, losing 73 points or 0.29%.

Here are the NSE top gainers of the day: 

1. Bajaj Auto Limited’s share price opened at ₹10,063.00, touched a high of ₹10,829.85 and closed at ₹10,501.00. 
2. HDFC Bank Ltd’s share price opened at ₹1,715.00, touched a high of ₹1,748.15 and closed at ₹1,725.00. HDB Financial Services (HDBFS) Ltd, a subsidiary of HDFC Bank, which is India’s largest private sector bank, is looking to raise ₹12,500 crore through an initial public offering (IPO).
3. Asian Paints Ltd’s share price opened at ₹3,007.05, touched a high of ₹3,057.00 and closed at ₹3,043.00. 
4. Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd share price opened at ₹2,959.75, touched a high of ₹3,001.40 and closed at ₹2,998.95. 
5. Eicher Motors Ltd’s share price opened at ₹4,765.00, touched a high of ₹4,852.85 and closed at ₹4,798.10. 

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.