Top Gainers and Losers of the Day: IndusInd Bank, Shriram Finance Lead Gainers; ITC Declines Slightly

On April 15, 2025, Indian benchmark indices caught up with global markets after a trading holiday on Monday. Global markets, particularly in the US, have seen a strong recovery recently, driven by optimism over potential tariff exemptions from Donald Trump.

The BSE Sensex opened with a substantial gap of nearly 1,700 points at 76,852 and quickly rose to a high of 76,908. The index then consolidated near its highs for the day, supported by strong buying in private banks, metals, IT, and infrastructure stocks.

The Sensex closed with a gain of 1,578 points, or 2.1%, at 76,735. HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank were major contributors, together accounting for almost 50% of the day’s rise, adding around 750 points.

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Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty reached its highest point of the day at 23,368 at the opening, eventually closing 500 points, or 2.2%, higher at 23,329.

Here are the top gainers and losers of the day: 

Top Gainers of the Day

Top Gainers of the Day

• IndusInd Bank
  IndusInd Bank surged 6.67% to ₹735.5 after opening at ₹705 and hitting a high of ₹741. Strong sentiment in private banks drove the stock higher.
• Shriram Finance
  Shriram Finance gained 5.17%, with the stock rising to ₹671.85. Positive cues in the lending sector contributed to its rally.
• Tata Motors
  Tata Motors climbed 4.61% to ₹622.5, buoyed by a strong performance in the auto sector.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
  L&T rose 4.59% to ₹3,259.00, gaining on optimism in the infrastructure and capital goods space.
• Axis Bank
  Axis Bank advanced 4.35%, ending at ₹1,115.50, supported by robust banking sector sentiment.

Top Losers of the Day

• ITC
  ITC slipped 0.28% to ₹420.35 after opening at ₹429.2. The stock faced minor profit booking following recent gains.

Conclusion

The market rebound on April 15 reflected investor confidence returning amid easing global trade concerns. With private banks, auto, and infra stocks leading the charge, the momentum suggests a strong start to the earnings season. However, selective profit booking in defensive stocks like ITC indicates a cautious undertone among investors.

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