Top Gainers and Losers for the Week: Nifty Faces Steepest Weekly Decline in Over Two Years

The NSE benchmark index, Nifty50, experienced a significant setback this week, snapping its three-week winning streak by recording its steepest weekly decline in over two years. The index plunged by over 4%, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, which caused a sharp spike in crude oil prices. Another key factor behind the decline was persistent selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), driven by a tactical shift in their allocations from India to China. This shift was prompted by China’s recent announcement of its most aggressive stimulus package since the Covid pandemic.

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The Nifty500 index, which represents a broader market picture, saw only about 20% of stocks closing in positive territory for the week. Here’s a look at the top gainers and losers from the Nifty500 index.

Top Gainers of the Week

1. BASF India
   BASF India, a 73.33% subsidiary of BASF SE and the flagship company of the BASF group in India, emerged as the top gainer for the week. The stock surged by 12.87%. 
2. BSE
   Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) witnessed an impressive gain of 12.86%, crossing a market cap milestone of INR 50,000 crore. The stock received a major boost following SEBI’s announcement of a new framework to regulate the F&O market, which is expected to provide BSE with a competitive advantage over its larger rival, NSE, in the derivatives segment.
3. Vijaya Diagnostic Centre
   Vijaya Diagnostic Centre, a leading diagnostic medicare services provider in Southern India, also made it to the list of top gainers, with a 12.47% rise in its stock price this week. Positive investor sentiment around healthcare services amid rising health awareness contributed to its gains.

Top Losers of the Week

1. Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy
   Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy, a global provider of end-to-end solar EPC solutions, saw its shares plunge by 15.65%. 
2. Nuvama Wealth Management
   Nuvama Wealth Management, which engages in broking and trading in equity securities and derivatives, recorded a 13.51% decline in its stock price. The stock suffered as investors grew wary of near-term headwinds, including the volatile market environment and reduced trading activity.
3. RITES
   RITES, a Navratna Public Sector Enterprise involved in transport consultancy and engineering, also ended the week with a significant decline of 11.59%. 

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