Top Gainers and Losers on October 20, 2025: Cipla Leads Gainers and ICICI Bank Leads Losers

Written by: Kusum KumariUpdated on: 20 Oct 2025, 9:40 pm IST

Sensex and Nifty extended gains for the 4th day led by banks, IT, and oil stocks; Cipla topped gainers while ICICI Bank led the losers’ list.

Indian equity markets extended their winning streak for the fourth straight session, supported by strong buying in banking, IT, and oil & gas stocks.

The BSE Sensex closed 411.18 points higher at 84,363.37, gaining 0.49%, while the Nifty50 rose 133.30 points or 0.52% to settle at 25,843.15.

Top Gainers of the Day

Symbol	Open (₹)	High (₹)	Low (₹)	LTP (₹)	% Chg
CIPLA	1,590.00	1,647.00	1,577.90	1,643.00	4.15
RELIANCE	1,440.00	1,473.80	1,433.30	1,467.90	3.61
BAJAJFINSV	2,088.00	2,149.50	2,088.00	2,141.80	2.79
SHRIRAMFIN	678.40	698.65	678.10	692.10	2.46
DRREDDY	1,264.80	1,287.70	1,259.80	1,285.00	2.32

Cipla led the gainers’ list with a 4.15% rise to ₹1,643, driven by strong buying in pharma stocks.
Reliance Industries surged 3.61% to ₹1,467.90 on heavy trading volumes of over 2.47 crore shares.
Bajaj Finserv climbed 2.79% to ₹2,141.80, supported by optimism in the financial services sector.
Shriram Finance gained 2.46%, closing at ₹692.10 after steady intraday movement.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories rose 2.32% to ₹1,285 amid positive sentiment in the healthcare space.

Top Losers of the Day

Symbol	Open (₹)	High (₹)	Low (₹)	LTP (₹)	% Chg
ICICIBANK	1,442.00	1,445.00	1,389.20	1,393.00	-3.03
M&M	3,674.00	3,676.00	3,593.00	3,596.70	-1.38
JSWSTEEL	1,174.60	1,174.60	1,139.40	1,147.90	-1.32
ETERNAL	345.00	346.50	336.25	338.45	-1.23
ADANIPORTS	1,488.00	1,489.00	1,459.10	1,464.90	-0.98

ICICI Bank led the laggards, slipping 3.03% to ₹1,393 amid heavy trading volumes of over 2.33 crore shares.
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) declined 1.38% to ₹3,596.70, tracking weakness in the auto sector.
JSW Steel dropped 1.32% to ₹1,147.90 following a fall in metal prices.
Eternal shares fell 1.23% to ₹338.45 after touching a low of ₹336.25 during the session.
Adani Ports eased 0.98% to ₹1,464.90 despite a stable trading day for other Adani Group stocks.

Conclusion

Markets continued their upward momentum as buying in large-cap sectors boosted investor confidence. However, mild profit booking in select heavyweights like ICICI Bank and M&M capped broader gains. Overall sentiment remains positive ahead of the festive week.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.

Published on: Oct 20, 2025, 4:10 PM IST

Kusum Kumari

Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.

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