Top Gainers and Losers on August 18, 2026: Axis Bank, Max Healthcare and M&M Among Top Performers

The NIFTY50 index ended lower on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, extending its losing streak for the sixth straight session. The index closed below the 24,200 mark at 24,154.90, down by 132.75 points or 0.55%.  

The advance decline ratio of NIFTY50 index was titled towards declining stocks, as 40 of the 50 constituents ended in the red, while 10 stocks closed in the green.  

Here’s is the list of top gainers and loser from the NIFTY50 index on August 18, 2026.  

Top Gainers of NIFTY50 Index on August 18, 2026 

Axis Bank share price gained 1.28% to close at ₹1,243 per share on NSE, emerging as the top gainer in the NIFTY50 index. The total traded volume on the NSE stood at 50,64,697 shares.  

Max Healthcare Institute share price gained 1.07% to ₹1,014.40, making it the second best performing stock among the NIFTY50 constituents. The total traded volume on the NSE stood at 22,19,107 shares.  

M&M share price gained 0.92% to ₹3,421.50. The total traded volume stood on the NSE stood at 13,71,664 shares.  

Top Losers of NIFTY50 Index on August 18, 2026 

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles share price slipped by 2.24% ₹322.80 per share on NSE, emerging as the top loser in the NIFTY50 index. The total trade volume on NSE stood at 98,65,820 shares.  

Asian Paints share price declines 2.20% to ₹2,628.40 per share on NSE, making it the second worst performing stock among the NIFTY50 constituents. The total traded volume on the NSE stood at 10,17,022 shares.  

Infosys share price fell by 2.18% ₹1,115 per share on NSE. The total traded volume on the NSE stood at 88,51,110 shares. 

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Conclusion  

NIFTY50 recorded its sixth straight day of losses on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with Axis Bank emerging as the top gainer, followed by Max Healthcare and M&M. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles emerged as the top loser, followed by Asian Paints and Infosys. 

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