Top gainers in morning trade: SAIL at ₹191.81 up 8.93%, berger paints at ₹515.80 up 5.68%, IIFL finance at ₹470.10 up 5.47%

Kinjal — Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:19 +0000

The Indian stock market opened with a mixed sentiment as the Sensex remained flat at 74,555.56, while the Nifty 50 saw a modest increase of 0.10%, reaching 23,403.95. Among the top gainers in the morning session, Steel Authority of India (SAIL) surged by 8.93% to ₹191.81, Berger Paints rose by 5.68% to ₹515.80, and IIFL Finance climbed by 5.47% to ₹470.10.

Top performers today

SAIL led the pack with a significant rise of 8.93% from its opening price of ₹176.31, reaching a current level of ₹191.81. The stock hit a high of ₹193.69 during the session, indicating strong investor interest in the steel sector.

Berger Paints followed closely with a 5.68% increase, trading at ₹515.80. The stock opened at ₹505.00 and reached a high of ₹533.35, reflecting positive momentum in the paints and coatings industry.

IIFL Finance also made notable gains, rising 5.47% to ₹470.10. The stock saw a high of ₹493.20, suggesting robust activity in the financial services sector.

Hindustan Copper experienced a 5.27% increase, with its current price at ₹593.95. The stock opened at ₹580.00 and peaked at ₹599.55, highlighting interest in the metals sector.

Vodafone Idea gained 5.05%, trading at ₹12.49. The telecom stock opened at ₹12.18 and reached a high of ₹12.50, indicating a positive outlook in the telecommunications sector.

Sectoral patterns

The remaining gainers showed diverse sectoral representation. Asian Paints, another player in the paints industry, rose by 4.54% to ₹2,619.20. Hindustan Zinc, part of the metals sector, increased by 4.53% to ₹671.00. HEG, involved in the graphite electrode industry, saw a 4.40% rise to ₹607.50.

NLC India, from the energy sector, climbed 4.12% to ₹320.80, while Transformers And Rectifiers (India), in the electrical equipment sector, rose by 4.09% to ₹310.30.

Stock	Open	High	Low	Current	Change %
SAIL	176.31	193.69	176.31	191.81	+8.93%
Berger Paints	505.00	533.35	504.95	515.80	+5.68%
IIFL Finance	473.00	493.20	460.15	470.10	+5.47%
Hindustan Copper	580.00	599.55	577.00	593.95	+5.27%
Vodafone Idea	12.18	12.50	12.04	12.49	+5.05%
Asian Paints	2,554.00	2,628.00	2,554.00	2,619.20	+4.54%
Hindustan Zinc	660.00	676.80	659.95	671.00	+4.53%
HEG	582.30	610.90	582.30	607.50	+4.40%
NLC India	308.00	321.95	306.30	320.80	+4.12%
Transformers And Rectifiers (India)	300.00	310.50	299.10	310.30	+4.09%

What this means for the market

The positive performance of these stocks, particularly in the steel, paints, and financial sectors, suggests a favourable outlook for these industries. As the session progresses, investors will be keenly watching for any shifts in market sentiment that could influence the broader indices.

Data as on May 13, 2026, 11:30 AM IST.

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Top gainers in morning trade: SAIL at ₹191.81 up 8.93%, berger paints at ₹515.80 up 5.68%, IIFL finance at ₹470.10 up 5.47%

Top performers today

Sectoral patterns

What this means for the market