Despite a sharp surge in crude oil prices above the $115/barrel mark, the Indian stock market displayed resilience today. The Nifty 50 index closed at 24,161.10, up 0.27%, while the Sensex ended at 77,466.44, gaining 0.29%. Among the top performers, Sapphire, Devyani, and Bandhan Bank emerged as the leading gainers, showcasing significant upward momentum.
Top performers today
Sapphire led the pack with a remarkable increase of 19.52%, closing at ₹209.16. The stock opened at ₹175.00 and reached its highest point at ₹209.16, indicating strong investor interest. Devyani followed with a gain of 13.34%, closing at ₹127.90. The stock’s performance was notable as it climbed from an opening of ₹112.85 to a high of ₹129.97.
Bandhan Bank also performed well, with its stock rising by 6.81% to close at ₹198.68. The banking sector, represented by Bandhan Bank, showed resilience amidst the broader market volatility. Godfrey Phillips India added to the positive sentiment with a 6.43% increase, closing at ₹2,266.90. The stock opened at ₹2,130.00 and peaked at ₹2,297.80 during the session.
Concord Biotech rounded out the top five gainers with a 5.74% increase, closing at ₹1,136.00. The stock’s performance was bolstered by a high of ₹1,164.10, reflecting positive investor sentiment in the biotech sector.
Sectoral patterns
In addition to the individual stock performances, the banking sector saw notable gains with RBL Bank rising by 5.60% to ₹341.10. The materials sector also showed strength with Vedanta Limited (VEDL) gaining 4.52% to close at ₹778.65. Century Plyboards (India) Limited, representing the construction materials sector, increased by 4.36% to ₹825.45.
The energy sector, represented by Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited, saw a gain of 4.14%, closing at ₹1,124.70. Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited, from the healthcare sector, also performed well with a 4.02% increase, closing at ₹1,726.80.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapphire | 175.00 | 209.16 | 173.02 | 209.16 | +19.52% |
| Devyani | 112.85 | 129.97 | 111.19 | 127.90 | +13.34% |
| Bandhan Bank | 186.01 | 204.44 | 186.01 | 198.68 | +6.81% |
| Godfrey Phillips | 2,130.00 | 2,297.80 | 2,125.60 | 2,266.90 | +6.43% |
| Concord Biotech | 1,074.30 | 1,164.10 | 1,073.00 | 1,136.00 | +5.74% |
| RBL Bank | 323.00 | 345.65 | 321.80 | 341.10 | +5.60% |
| Vedanta | 745.00 | 780.00 | 732.20 | 778.65 | +4.52% |
| Century Plyboards | 790.95 | 835.95 | 790.95 | 825.45 | +4.36% |
| Chennai Petroleum | 1,080.00 | 1,150.00 | 1,048.50 | 1,124.70 | +4.14% |
| Emcure | 1,660.00 | 1,769.00 | 1,653.00 | 1,726.80 | +4.02% |
What this means for the market
The resilience shown by the Indian stock market today, despite the surge in crude oil prices, highlights the strength in select sectors such as banking, materials, and healthcare. Investors will be closely monitoring geopolitical developments and crude oil price movements, which continue to influence market sentiment. As the session progresses, market participants will watch for any further developments that could impact the indices.
Data as on Apr 29, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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