In the morning session of 26 May 2026, the Indian stock market displayed a mixed performance with the Sensex slightly down by 0.06% at 76,442.00, while the Nifty 50 showed a modest gain of 0.06% at 24,045.10. Among the top gainers, Adani Total Gas, PSP Projects, and HBL Engineering stood out with significant upward movements.
Top performers today
Adani Total Gas emerged as the leading gainer, with its stock price rising by 8.32% from its opening value, reaching ₹714.00. The stock experienced a high of ₹731.40 and a low of ₹656.50 during the session. PSP Projects followed closely, with a 7.27% increase to ₹828.60, having opened at ₹776.00 and hitting a high of ₹832.50. HBL Engineering also showed a strong performance, climbing 6.27% to ₹806.25 from an opening of ₹761.95, with a session high of ₹808.95.
Prism Johnson and Alivus Life Sciences both recorded a 5.77% increase from their respective opening prices. Prism Johnson’s stock rose to ₹124.30, while Alivus Life Sciences reached ₹1,110.30. These gains highlight positive momentum in their respective sectors.
Sectoral patterns
The remaining gainers showed a diverse sectoral representation. Tejas Networks, part of the telecommunications sector, increased by 5.25% to ₹498.85. Afcons Infrastructure, representing the infrastructure sector, gained 5.13% to reach ₹318.60. Asahi India Glass, a key player in the glass manufacturing sector, rose by 4.55% to ₹891.85. NOCIL and Indraprastha Gas, from the chemical and energy sectors respectively, also posted gains of 4.44% and 4.41%.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adani Total Gas | 659.00 | 731.40 | 656.50 | 714.00 | +8.32% |
| PSP Projects | 776.00 | 832.50 | 773.55 | 828.60 | +7.27% |
| HBL Engineering | 761.95 | 808.95 | 760.00 | 806.25 | +6.27% |
| Prism Johnson | 118.35 | 125.44 | 117.45 | 124.30 | +5.77% |
| Alivus Life Sciences | 1,066.00 | 1,124.90 | 1,057.50 | 1,110.30 | +5.77% |
| Tejas Networks | 477.95 | 511.00 | 474.30 | 498.85 | +5.25% |
| Afcons Infrastructure | 305.85 | 319.00 | 303.40 | 318.60 | +5.13% |
| Asahi India Glass | 855.05 | 896.90 | 853.05 | 891.85 | +4.55% |
| NOCIL | 166.35 | 175.00 | 165.60 | 173.10 | +4.44% |
| Indraprastha Gas | 161.96 | 169.90 | 161.51 | 167.55 | +4.41% |
What this means for the market
The morning’s gains, particularly in stocks like Adani Total Gas and PSP Projects, suggest positive investor sentiment in specific sectors such as energy and infrastructure. As the session progresses, market participants will be keenly observing whether these gains can be sustained and if the broader indices can maintain their current levels or improve further.
Data as on May 26, 2026, 11:30 AM IST.
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