In the morning session on 7 May 2026, the Indian stock market witnessed mixed trends with the Sensex slightly down by 0.15% at 77,842.60 and the Nifty 50 marginally lower by 0.05% at 24,319.20. Despite the overall subdued market sentiment, Tejas Networks, Godrej Industries, and Piramal Pharma emerged as the top gainers, showcasing significant upward momentum.
Top performers today
Tejas Networks led the pack with a remarkable increase of 16.43% from its opening price of ₹468.05, reaching a current level of ₹539.30. The stock’s performance is notable within the technology sector, highlighting investor interest despite broader market trends.
Godrej Industries followed with a substantial gain of 12.97%, opening at ₹1,029.50 and currently trading at ₹1,155.05. The stock’s high for the session was ₹1,212.00, indicating strong buying interest in the conglomerate sector.
Piramal Pharma also showed impressive growth, rising 9.67% from its opening price of ₹166.70 to a current price of ₹181.17. The pharmaceutical sector continues to attract attention, contributing to the stock’s upward movement.
Polycab India saw a gain of 6.59%, with its current price at ₹8,970.00, up from an opening of ₹8,499.00. The stock reached a high of ₹8,991.50, reflecting positive sentiment in the electrical equipment sector.
Nuvoco Vistas Corporation recorded a 6.40% increase, with its current price at ₹327.50, up from an opening of ₹310.00. The building materials sector remains robust, supporting the stock’s performance.
Sectoral patterns
Linde India, Kansai Nerolac Paints, Safari Industries, CG Power and Industrial Solutions, and One 97 Communications (Paytm) also featured among the top gainers. Linde India, part of the industrial gases sector, rose by 6.13% to ₹8,038.50. Kansai Nerolac Paints, in the paints and coatings sector, gained 5.24% to reach ₹211.99. Safari Industries, within the consumer goods sector, increased by 4.75% to ₹1,549.00. CG Power, in the electrical equipment sector, rose by 4.72% to ₹868.00, while Paytm in the fintech sector saw a 4.71% increase to ₹1,162.90.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tejas Networks | 468.05 | 548.00 | 467.75 | 539.30 | +16.43% |
| Godrej Industries | 1,029.50 | 1,212.00 | 1,027.50 | 1,155.05 | +12.97% |
| Piramal Pharma | 166.70 | 181.20 | 165.10 | 181.17 | +9.67% |
| Polycab India | 8,499.00 | 8,991.50 | 8,450.00 | 8,970.00 | +6.59% |
| Nuvoco Vistas Corporation | 310.00 | 327.80 | 307.20 | 327.50 | +6.40% |
| Linde India | 7,583.00 | 8,040.00 | 7,551.00 | 8,038.50 | +6.13% |
| Kansai Nerolac Paints | 215.00 | 223.49 | 209.60 | 211.99 | +5.24% |
| Safari Industries | 1,500.90 | 1,559.00 | 1,481.60 | 1,549.00 | +4.75% |
| CG Power | 841.50 | 872.35 | 830.05 | 868.00 | +4.72% |
| Paytm | 1,150.00 | 1,181.00 | 1,135.30 | 1,162.90 | +4.71% |
What this means for the market
The strong performances of these stocks, particularly in the technology, conglomerate, and pharmaceutical sectors, indicate selective investor optimism amidst a generally cautious market environment. As the session progresses, market participants will be keenly observing whether these gains can be sustained or if broader market pressures will temper the upward momentum.
Data as on May 7, 2026, 11:30 AM IST.
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