Top Gainers and Losers on Jan 20, 2026: Dr Reddy’s Gain While Adani Ent Lead Losers

Written by: Kusum KumariUpdated on: 20 Jan 2026, 9:22 pm IST

Sensex fell 1,066 pts on Jan 20. Dr Reddy’s, HDFC Bank gained marginally, while Adani Ent, Bajaj Finance and Jio Financial dragged NIFTY 50 lower.

At the close, the BSE Sensex settled at 82,180.47, plunging 1,065.71 points or 1.28%, while the NSE Nifty 50 ended at 25,232.5, down 353 points or 1.38%.

The sell-off was sharper in the broader market, with the Nifty Midcap index falling 2.62% and the Nifty Smallcap index sliding over 2.85%, reflecting heightened risk aversion among investors.

Top Gainers of the Day

Stock	Open (₹)	High (₹)	Low (₹)	Prev Close (₹)	LTP (₹)	Change (%)
Dr Reddy’s Labs	1,168.40	1,192.80	1,161.40	1,167.20	1,172.60	+0.46%
HDFC Bank	929.30	934.50	919.60	927.90	930.50	+0.28%
Tata Consumer Products	1,180.00	1,203.90	1,176.30	1,180.20	1,183.50	+0.28%

Dr Reddy’s Laboratories led the NIFTY 50 gainers, rising 0.46%, supported by steady buying interest.
HDFC Bank added 0.28%, with heavy trading volumes indicating continued investor participation.
Tata Consumer Products also gained 0.28%, tracking positive momentum in FMCG stocks.
Overall, gains were marginal, reflecting a cautious market tone amid broader volatility.

Top Losers of the Day

Stock	Open (₹)	High (₹)	Low (₹)	Prev Close (₹)	LTP (₹)	Change (%)
Adani Enterprises	2,134.00	2,139.90	2,040.00	2,134.60	2,050.00	-3.96%
Bajaj Finance	975.70	975.70	927.90	969.45	931.75	-3.89%
Jio Financial Services	275.10	276.45	263.20	275.65	265.40	-3.72%
Eternal	282.00	282.40	267.85	281.35	271.25	-3.59%
Coal India	430.10	430.95	413.55	430.15	416.00	-3.29%

Adani Enterprises slipped nearly 4%, emerging as the top loser on the NIFTY 50.
Bajaj Finance fell 3.89%, tracking weakness across financial stocks.
Jio Financial Services declined 3.72% amid heavy trading volumes.
Eternal and Coal India lost over 3% each, reflecting broad-based selling pressure.
Overall, the losses highlight risk-off sentiment in the market during the session.

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Conclusion

The Indian stock market ended sharply lower on January 20 as global tensions and risk-off sentiment dominated investor mood. The Sensex plunged over 1,000 points and the Nifty 50 slipped nearly 1.4%, with selling pressure intensifying in midcap and smallcap stocks.

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Published on: Jan 20, 2026, 3:52 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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