The Indian stock market ended Thursday’s session on April 16, 2026, with modest losses after failing to sustain early gains. The NIFTY 50 closed at 24,196.75, down 34.55 points or 0.14%, after touching its highest level since early March.
Investor sentiment turned cautious following a strong 1.6% rally in the previous session, leading to profit booking across select heavyweight stocks. While Adani group stocks and metals showed strength, selling in banking and financial stocks dragged the benchmark lower.
The index opened on a positive note and traded higher during the early part of the session. However, buying momentum faded as the day progressed, with investors locking in gains at higher levels.
Banking stocks witnessed sustained selling pressure, which weighed heavily on the index’s overall performance. Despite pockets of strength in metals, ports and select high‑beta stocks, the NIFTY 50 ended marginally in the red.
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| Adani Enterprises | 2,210.00 | 65.60 | 3.06 | 21.89 | 477.92 |
| Hindalco | 1,040.25 | 28.80 | 2.85 | 109.42 | 1,136.71 |
| Trent | 4,088.40 | 110.20 | 2.77 | 13.93 | 564.07 |
| Eternal (Zomato) | 252.91 | 6.24 | 2.53 | 482.80 | 1,210.52 |
| Adani Ports | 1,545.00 | 33.20 | 2.20 | 74.76 | 1,149.71 |
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| HDFC Bank | 794.00 | -15.90 | -1.96 | 628.61 | 5,045.18 |
| ONGC | 282.85 | -4.75 | -1.65 | 136.26 | 387.09 |
| HDFC Life | 630.50 | -9.95 | -1.55 | 30.23 | 193.04 |
| Titan | 4,462.00 | -60.20 | -1.33 | 12.84 | 574.73 |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | 3,220.00 | -36.50 | -1.12 | 26.79 | 866.27 |
Metal and Adani group stocks outperformed during the session, providing resilience to the broader market. Retail and internet‑related stocks also witnessed buying interest, supporting gains in names like Trent and Eternal (Zomato).
On the other hand, banking and financial stocks were under pressure, led by significant losses in HDFC Bank and HDFC Life. Oil and gas stocks showed weakness, while automobiles and consumer discretionary names recorded mixed movement.
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The NIFTY 50 ended slightly lower on April 16, 2026, after failing to sustain early gains and closing near the session low. Adani Enterprises and Hindalco led the gains, driven by buying in metals and Adani group stocks.
However, heavy selling in HDFC Bank and other financial stocks limited the upside and dragged the index into negative territory. Overall, the session reflected cautious sentiment as investors booked profits after the sharp rally seen a day earlier.
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Published on: Apr 16, 2026, 4:01 PM IST
Akshay Shivalkar
Akshay Shivalkar is a financial content specialist who strategises and creates SEO-optimised content on the stock market, mutual funds, and other investment products. With experience in fintech and mutual funds, he simplifies complex financial concepts to help investors make informed decisions through his writing.
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