In a day of mixed fortunes for the Indian stock market, the Sensex slipped slightly by 0.18% to close at 75,183.36, while the Nifty 50 remained almost flat, edging down by 0.02% to 23,654.70. Despite the overall market downturn, Honeywell Automation India, Polyplex Corporation, and IRB Infrastructure Developers emerged as the top gainers, showcasing significant upward momentum.
Top performers today
Honeywell Automation India led the charge with a remarkable increase of 15.85%, closing at ₹34,965. The stock opened at ₹31,500 and reached a high of ₹35,735, demonstrating strong performance in the industrial automation sector.
Polyplex Corporation followed with a gain of 10.72%, closing at ₹983.85. The stock opened at ₹892.80 and peaked at ₹1,011.90, reflecting positive sentiment in the packaging industry.
IRB Infrastructure Developers also showed a solid performance, rising by 8.09% to close at ₹22.84. The stock’s high for the day was ₹23.95, indicating robust investor interest in infrastructure development.
Techno Electric & Engineering Company saw a gain of 7.62%, closing at ₹1,294.30. The company’s stock opened at ₹1,207.50 and reached a high of ₹1,300, highlighting its strength in the engineering sector.
Triveni Turbine, a key player in the energy sector, increased by 7.47% to close at ₹705.60, with a high of ₹712.00, suggesting a favourable outlook for renewable energy solutions.
Sectoral patterns
Among the other gainers, Amber Enterprises India, Tata Communications, and Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail showed notable increases. Amber Enterprises, a significant entity in the consumer electronics sector, rose by 6.92% to ₹7,537. Tata Communications, a leader in telecom services, climbed 6.80% to ₹1,896.30. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, a prominent name in the retail sector, gained 6.76% to close at ₹66.76.
Poly Medicure and Grasim Industries also made it to the top gainers list. Poly Medicure, involved in the healthcare sector, rose by 6.25% to ₹1,550.60, while Grasim Industries, a major player in the industrial sector, increased by 6.17% to ₹3,154.50.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell Automation India | 31,500.00 | 35,735.00 | 31,385.00 | 34,965.00 | +15.85% |
| Polyplex Corporation | 892.80 | 1,011.90 | 892.80 | 983.85 | +10.72% |
| IRB Infrastructure Developers | 21.15 | 23.95 | 21.13 | 22.84 | +8.09% |
| Techno Electric & Engineering Company | 1,207.50 | 1,300.00 | 1,207.50 | 1,294.30 | +7.62% |
| Triveni Turbine | 657.25 | 712.00 | 657.00 | 705.60 | +7.47% |
| Amber Enterprises India | 7,150.00 | 7,634.50 | 7,120.00 | 7,537.00 | +6.92% |
| Tata Communications | 1,785.00 | 1,930.00 | 1,771.10 | 1,896.30 | +6.80% |
| Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail | 62.87 | 67.21 | 62.80 | 66.76 | +6.76% |
| Poly Medicure | 1,465.00 | 1,563.00 | 1,461.50 | 1,550.60 | +6.25% |
| Grasim Industries | 3,060.70 | 3,180.00 | 3,021.00 | 3,154.50 | +6.17% |
What this means for the market
The strong performance of these stocks, particularly in sectors like industrial automation, packaging, and infrastructure, indicates a selective bullish sentiment among investors. As the market navigates through broader economic challenges, these gains could signal potential areas of growth and resilience. Investors will be keenly watching these sectors for further developments in the coming sessions.
Data as on May 21, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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