Indian stock markets extended their losing streak for a second consecutive day, with benchmark indices closing lower amid subdued sentiment. The NSE Nifty 50 slipped below the 24,600 mark, settling at 24,574.20, down 75.35 points or 0.31%. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex dropped 166.26 points or 0.21%, ending the session at 80,543.99.
Despite the overall decline, a few heavyweight stocks stood out with notable gains, helping cushion the fall in broader indices. Below is a detailed look at the top gainers of the Nifty 50 (as per Trendline) for the day.
Nifty 50 Top Gainers on August 6
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Asian Paints closed at ₹2,484.10, up 1.9%.
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HDFC Life Insurance ended at ₹752.40, rising 1.9%.
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Mahindra & Mahindra settled at ₹3,240.10, gaining 0.9%.
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Bharat Electronics finished at ₹389.30, up 0.7%.
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Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone closed at ₹1,366.90, higher by 0.7%.
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State Bank of India ended at ₹804.80, increasing 0.5%.
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HDFC Bank closed at ₹1,987.00, up 0.5%.
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Trent settled at ₹5,335.00, up 0.3%.
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Hindustan Unilever ended at ₹2,540.00, up 0.2%.
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Reliance Industries closed at ₹1,393.00, rising 0.1%.
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