In today’s trading session, the Indian stock market witnessed a mixed performance with the Sensex slightly declining by 0.21% to 75,237.99 and the Nifty 50 slipping by 0.19% to 23,643.50. Despite the overall market downturn, several stocks emerged as top gainers, led by Jaiprakash Power Ventures, Kirloskar Oil Engines, and Saregama India, showcasing significant upward movements.
Top performers today
Jaiprakash Power Ventures stood out with a remarkable increase of 9.41%, reaching a current price of ₹19.54. The stock opened at ₹17.84 and hit a high of ₹20.38, demonstrating strong investor interest.
Kirloskar Oil Engines followed closely with an 8.99% rise, closing at ₹1,740.20. The stock’s performance was robust, opening at ₹1,623.20 and peaking at ₹1,775.00 during the session.
Saregama India also made significant gains, climbing 8.11% to a current price of ₹415.75. The stock opened at ₹390.00 and reached a high of ₹443.00, reflecting positive sentiment in the market.
Carborundum Universal saw a 6.27% increase, closing at ₹1,102.40. The stock opened at ₹1,001.00 and achieved a high of ₹1,123.90, indicating strong performance in the materials sector.
Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals gained 5.96%, closing at ₹449.90. The stock’s session was marked by an opening price of ₹436.40 and a high of ₹460.00, highlighting its resilience in the chemicals sector.
Sectoral patterns
Other notable gainers included Pfizer and Latent View Analytics, both increasing by 5.84%. Pfizer closed at ₹4,954.70, while Latent View Analytics ended at ₹307.25, indicating a positive trend in the healthcare and analytics sectors, respectively.
Balaji Amines and Welspun Living also showed strong performances, with gains of 5.10% and 5.06%, respectively. Balaji Amines closed at ₹1,706.20, and Welspun Living at ₹141.02, reflecting growth in the specialty chemicals and consumer goods sectors.
Triveni Turbine rounded out the top gainers with a 4.91% increase, closing at ₹606.95, demonstrating strength in the industrial machinery sector.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaiprakash Power Ventures | 17.84 | 20.38 | 17.43 | 19.54 | +9.41% |
| Kirloskar Oil Engines | 1,623.20 | 1,775.00 | 1,536.10 | 1,740.20 | +8.99% |
| Saregama India | 390.00 | 443.00 | 389.00 | 415.75 | +8.11% |
| Carborundum Universal | 1,001.00 | 1,123.90 | 990.10 | 1,102.40 | +6.27% |
| Chambal Fertilizers & Chemicals | 436.40 | 460.00 | 431.05 | 449.90 | +5.96% |
| Pfizer | 4,689.00 | 5,004.90 | 4,602.00 | 4,954.70 | +5.84% |
| Latent View Analytics | 290.50 | 315.40 | 290.20 | 307.25 | +5.84% |
| Balaji Amines | 1,660.00 | 1,740.00 | 1,590.50 | 1,706.20 | +5.10% |
| Welspun Living | 135.00 | 141.80 | 134.00 | 141.02 | +5.06% |
| Triveni Turbine | 580.40 | 612.90 | 574.05 | 606.95 | +4.91% |
What this means for the market
The strong performance of these stocks, despite the overall market decline, suggests selective investor confidence in specific sectors such as power, oil engines, and entertainment. As the session progresses, market participants will be keenly observing whether these gains can be sustained and if other sectors will follow suit.
Data as on May 15, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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