In the morning session of 14 May 2026, the Indian stock market displayed a positive trend with the Sensex inching up by 0.04% to 74,639.85 and the Nifty 50 rising by 0.22% to 23,464.30. Among the top gainers, Balaji Amines, NLC India, and Godrej Industries stood out with significant price increases of 19.99%, 17.87%, and 13.62%, respectively.
Top performers today
Balaji Amines led the charge with its stock price opening at ₹1,496.00 and climbing to a current level of ₹1,623.40, marking a substantial gain of 19.99%. This performance highlights the strong demand in the chemicals sector. NLC India followed closely, opening at ₹348.00 and reaching ₹383.90, a rise of 17.87%, reflecting positive investor sentiment in the energy sector.
Godrej Industries also made a significant impact, starting the day at ₹1,085.50 and currently trading at ₹1,219.35, up by 13.62%. This gain underscores the robust performance in the diversified conglomerate space. Alkyl Amines Chemicals, another player in the chemicals sector, saw its stock rise by 11.41% from an opening price of ₹1,664.20 to ₹1,823.50.
Cipla, a major pharmaceutical company, experienced a 6.57% increase, with its stock moving from ₹1,362.20 to ₹1,414.80, indicating strong interest in the pharma sector.
Sectoral patterns
The chemicals sector showed a notable pattern of gains with both Balaji Amines and Alkyl Amines Chemicals making it to the top gainers list. This suggests a broader positive sentiment towards chemical stocks. Additionally, the energy sector, represented by NLC India, also displayed strong performance.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balaji Amines | 1,496.00 | 1,623.40 | 1,496.00 | 1,623.40 | +19.99% |
| NLC India | 348.00 | 387.40 | 348.00 | 383.90 | +17.87% |
| Godrej Industries | 1,085.50 | 1,220.00 | 1,078.00 | 1,219.35 | +13.62% |
| Alkyl Amines Chemicals | 1,664.20 | 1,881.60 | 1,664.00 | 1,823.50 | +11.41% |
| Cipla | 1,362.20 | 1,432.10 | 1,362.20 | 1,414.80 | +6.57% |
| Berger Paints (I) | 514.95 | 539.00 | 512.00 | 538.80 | +6.13% |
| Tata Communications | 1,574.00 | 1,649.00 | 1,573.80 | 1,638.40 | +5.11% |
| Adani Enterprises | 2,530.10 | 2,665.00 | 2,530.00 | 2,625.00 | +5.08% |
| Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals | 499.00 | 521.70 | 499.00 | 514.45 | +5.00% |
| Zydus Lifesciences | 968.00 | 988.50 | 961.10 | 986.00 | +4.98% |
What this means for the market
The strong performance of stocks in the chemicals and energy sectors indicates a positive market sentiment and investor confidence in these industries. As the session progresses, market participants will be keenly watching for any developments that could influence these trends further.
Data as on May 14, 2026, 11:30 AM IST.
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