In today’s trading session, the Indian stock market experienced a downturn with the Sensex closing at 76,009.70, down by 0.63%, and the Nifty 50 at 23,913.70, declining by 0.49%. Despite the overall market decline, PSP Projects, Adani Total Gas, and Afcons Infrastructure emerged as top gainers, showing significant upward movement.
Top performers today
PSP Projects led the gainers’ list with a remarkable increase of 8.23% from its opening price, closing at ₹836.05. The stock reached a high of ₹840.00, indicating strong investor interest. Adani Total Gas followed closely, gaining 8.18% to close at ₹713.10, with a high of ₹731.40 during the session. This performance highlights the resilience of the energy sector amidst broader market challenges.
Afcons Infrastructure also made significant gains, closing at ₹322.50, up 6.42% from its opening. The stock’s high of ₹325.00 reflects positive sentiment in the infrastructure sector. Prism Johnson, another notable performer, rose by 6.20% to ₹124.81, with a session high of ₹126.60, indicating strength in the construction materials sector.
Tejas Networks rounded out the top five, closing at ₹501.40, up 5.79% from its opening price. The stock’s performance underscores the ongoing interest in the telecommunications sector.
Sectoral patterns
Among the remaining gainers, Exide Industries and HBL Engineering, both from the industrial sector, showed strong performances with gains of 5.78% and 5.37%, respectively. Cello World, a consumer goods company, increased by 5.18%, reflecting consumer sector resilience. Adani Power and Asahi India Glass, from the energy and manufacturing sectors, respectively, also posted gains, highlighting diverse sectoral strength.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSP Projects | 776.00 | 840.00 | 773.55 | 836.05 | +8.23% |
| Adani Total Gas | 659.00 | 731.40 | 656.50 | 713.10 | +8.18% |
| Afcons Infrastructure | 305.85 | 325.00 | 303.40 | 322.50 | +6.42% |
| Prism Johnson | 118.35 | 126.60 | 117.45 | 124.81 | +6.20% |
| Tejas Networks | 477.95 | 511.00 | 474.30 | 501.40 | +5.79% |
| Exide Industries | 347.25 | 368.00 | 347.25 | 366.25 | +5.78% |
| HBL Engineering | 761.95 | 808.95 | 760.00 | 799.45 | +5.37% |
| Cello World | 381.00 | 409.00 | 380.45 | 400.20 | +5.18% |
| Adani Power | 234.25 | 245.70 | 233.77 | 244.53 | +4.78% |
| Asahi India Glass | 855.05 | 896.90 | 853.05 | 891.60 | +4.52% |
What this means for the market
The gains seen in specific sectors, despite the overall market decline, suggest selective investor confidence in infrastructure, energy, and consumer goods. As the session progresses, market participants will be keenly observing these sectors for continued strength, which could provide a buffer against broader market volatility.
Data as on May 26, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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