The Indian stock market saw a positive trend today, with the Sensex rising by 0.31% to 75,415.35 and the Nifty 50 gaining 0.27% to reach 23,719.30. Among the top gainers, Minda Corporation, Honasa Consumer, and Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation stood out with significant increases in their stock prices.
Top performers today
Minda Corporation led the gainers with a remarkable increase of 7.04%, closing at ₹574.65. The stock opened at ₹537.20 and reached a high of ₹590.00, showcasing strong performance in the automotive components sector.
Honasa Consumer followed closely with a gain of 6.62%, ending the session at ₹384.35. The stock’s high for the day was ₹402.80, indicating robust activity in the consumer goods sector.
Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation also performed well, with a 6.52% rise to ₹1,473.90. The stock’s high of ₹1,485.00 reflects positive sentiment in the chemicals sector.
Firstsource Solutions saw a 5.84% increase, closing at ₹268.60, supported by strong performance in the IT services sector. Elecon Engineering Company rounded out the top five with a 5.77% gain, closing at ₹533.25, highlighting strength in the engineering sector.
Sectoral patterns
Among the other gainers, Kaynes Technology India and HFCL showed notable increases in the technology and telecommunications sectors, respectively. Kaynes Technology rose by 4.61% to ₹3,321.40, while HFCL increased by 4.56% to ₹148.21.
In the industrials sector, Astral and Dixon Technologies (India) saw gains of 4.17% and 4.12%, closing at ₹1,541.70 and ₹11,722.00, respectively. Endurance Technologies also performed well in the automotive sector, with a 3.77% increase to ₹2,721.80.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minda Corporation | 537.20 | 590.00 | 532.05 | 574.65 | +7.04% |
| Honasa Consumer | 385.00 | 402.80 | 379.05 | 384.35 | +6.62% |
| Deepak Fertilizers | 1,395.00 | 1,485.00 | 1,386.90 | 1,473.90 | +6.52% |
| Firstsource Solutions | 254.20 | 272.00 | 251.00 | 268.60 | +5.84% |
| Elecon Engineering | 509.90 | 539.50 | 508.00 | 533.25 | +5.77% |
| Kaynes Technology | 3,198.90 | 3,330.00 | 3,191.00 | 3,321.40 | +4.61% |
| HFCL | 142.74 | 148.98 | 141.12 | 148.21 | +4.56% |
| Astral | 1,481.80 | 1,548.90 | 1,481.00 | 1,541.70 | +4.17% |
| Dixon Technologies | 11,285.00 | 11,860.00 | 11,261.00 | 11,722.00 | +4.12% |
| Endurance Technologies | 2,639.90 | 2,756.60 | 2,620.00 | 2,721.80 | +3.77% |
What this means for the market
The positive movement in the stock market today, led by gains in the automotive, consumer goods, and chemicals sectors, suggests a favourable outlook for these industries. Investors will be watching closely to see if this momentum continues in the coming sessions, particularly in light of the broader market’s steady performance.
Data as on May 22, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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