Top Gainers and Losers on April 1, 2026: TRENT Gains Nearly 7%, Dr Reddy’s Falls 4%

Written by: Aayushi ChaubeyUpdated on: 1 Apr 2026, 9:55 pm IST

Sensex jumps 1,186 points and Nifty gains 348. Check top gainers and losers, sectoral trends, and key drivers behind today’s market rally.

Indian equity markets ended sharply higher on Wednesday, supported by positive global cues, easing geopolitical tensions, and a decline in crude oil prices. The BSE Sensex surged 1,186.77 points, or 1.65%, to close at 73,134.32, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 348 points, or 1.56%, to settle at 22,679.40.

Sectoral Performance: PSU Banks and Media Lead

Sectoral indices ended largely in the green, led by strong gains in PSU banks and media stocks.

Sector Index	Change (%)
Nifty PSU Bank	3.70%
Nifty Media	3.69%
Nifty Chemicals	3.41%
Nifty MSCI Financial Services	3.27%
Nifty MSCI IT Tech	2.96%

However, defensive sectors lagged behind, with Nifty Pharma and Nifty Healthcare declining 0.99% and 1.02%, respectively, as investors rotated into high-beta segments.

Top Gainers of the Day

Stock Name	LTP (₹)	Change (%)
Trent	3,521.90	6.86%
InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo)	4,183.00	6.07%
Adani Ports	1,386.50	5.63%
Bharat Electronics	420.00	4.83%
Adani Enterprises	1,841.90	4.72%

Top Losers of the Day

Stock Name	LTP (₹)	Change (%)
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories	1,207.50	-3.78%
HDFC Life	572.15	-3.12%
Cipla	1,199.70	-2.00%
Apollo Hospitals	7,304.50	-1.54%
Sun Pharma	1,730.90	-1.50%

Conclusion

The sharp rally in benchmark indices signals a return of risk appetite among investors, supported by favourable global trends and easing macro pressures. While cyclical and high-beta sectors led the gains, selective weakness in defensives suggests ongoing sector rotation.

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Published on: Apr 1, 2026, 4:24 PM IST

Aayushi Chaubey

Aayushi Chaubey is a finance enthusiast with a year of experience in the market research industry. She loves to decipher the impact of real-world developments on stock markets and how investors can make smart investment decisions to meet their long-term goals.

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