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Top Gainers and Losers of the Day: ICICI Bank Leads Gains, Bajaj Finserv Slides on March 18, 2025

Written by: Neha DubeyUpdated on: Mar 18, 2025, 3:59 PM IST
ICICI Bank shares rose 3.35%, leading top gainers, while Bajaj Finserv fell 1.35% as the Indian stock market closed higher on March 18, 2025.
Top Gainers and Losers of the Day: ICICI Bank Leads Gains, Bajaj Finserv Slides on March 18, 2025
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On March 18, 2025, the NSE closed at 22,834.30, up by 325.55 points, marking a 1.45% increase. Meanwhile, the BSE closed at 75,301.26, gaining 1,131.31 points, a rise of 1.53%.

Top Gainers of the Day

Symbol LTP (₹) %Chng Volume
ICICIBANK 1,311.5 3.35 1,56,45,071
LT 3271 3.07 20,29,841
SHRIRAMFIN 641.95 3 69,14,606
M&M 2785 2.95 35,22,319
TATAMOTORS 678.8 2.69 1,12,33,070

1. ICICI Bank

ICICI Bank Limited saw a strong performance, closing at ₹1,311.50, up by 3.35%, with the day’s high reaching ₹1,313.85

2. Larsen & Toubro

Larsen & Toubro Limited also performed well, closing at ₹3,271 with a 3.07% gain, hitting a day’s high of ₹3,278.65, driven by positive market sentiment.

3. Shriram Finance

Shriram Finance Limited gained 3%, closing at ₹641.95, and reached a day’s high of ₹645.70, indicating steady upward movement.

4. Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited closed at ₹2,785, up by 2.95%, with the day’s high at ₹2,798, reflecting strong investor interest.

5. Tata Motors

Tata Motors Limited closed at ₹678.80, up by 2.69%, hitting a day’s high of ₹681.70. The company announced a price hike of up to 2% on its commercial vehicles, effective April 1, 2025.

Top Losers of the Day

Symbol LTP (₹) %Chng Volume
BAJAJFINSV 1,846.5 -1.34 43,41,750
TECHM 1,432.9 -0.5 32,80,075
BHARTIARTL 1,632 -0.44 65,39,640

1. Bajaj Finserv

Bajaj Finserv Limited closed at ₹1,846.50, down by 1.34%, with the day’s low at ₹1,833.25. The company announced the acquisition of Allianz’s 26% stake in Bajaj Allianz Life & General Insurance.

2. Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra Limited ended at ₹1,432.90, falling by 0.50%, with the day’s low at ₹1,426.55. The company announced an expanded long-term partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence for enterprises globally.

3. Bharti Airtel

Bharti Airtel Limited closed at ₹1,632, down by 0.44%, reaching a low of ₹1,622.10.

Conclusion

On March 18, 2025, the Indian stock market showed positive momentum with both the NSE and BSE closing higher. While ICICI Bank and other top gainers like Larsen & Toubro and Shriram Finance demonstrated strong upward movement, stocks like Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, and Bharti Airtel faced declines.

This mixed performance highlights the dynamic nature of the market, where investor sentiment can drive notable fluctuations in stock prices. As always, investors should remain cautious and perform due diligence when making investment decisions.

 

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.

Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.

Published on: Mar 18, 2025, 3:59 PM IST

Neha Dubey

Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.

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