Top Gainers and Losers on August 31, 2026: Sun Pharma, Nestle and Axis Bank Rise Up to 3%

On Monday, August 31, 2026, the NIFTY50 index opened at 24,117.55 and went on to register an intraday high of 24,128.70. The index faced selling pressure and closed at 24,080.40, down by 95.25 points or 0.39%. 

Advance Decline Ratio of NIFTY50 on August 31, 2026 

The advance-decline ratio for the NIFTY50 index remained negative, with 20 constituents out of the 50 ending the session in the green, while 30 closed in negative territory and 0 remained unchanged. 

Here is the list of the top gainers and losers from the NIFTY50 index for August 31, 2026. 

Top Gainers on August 31, 2026 

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (SUNPHARMA) emerged as the top gainer on August 31, 2026, with its share price rising 3.38% to ₹1,984.80 per share on the NSE. The total traded volume on the NSE stood at 23,74,990 shares. 

Nestle India (NESTLEIND) ranked second among the top gainers, with its share price advancing 2.88% to ₹1,496.50 per share on the NSE. The total traded volume on the NSE stood at 23,08,730 shares. 

Axis Bank (AXISBANK) was the third top gainer, with its share price gaining 2.77% to ₹1,300.00 per share on the NSE. The total traded volume on the NSE stood at 60,93,505 shares. 

Top Losers on August 31, 2026 

Adani Enterprises (ADANIENT) ended lower by 9.76% at ₹2,859.10 per share on the NSE. The total traded volume on the NSE stood at 1,26,90,120 shares. 

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (ADANIPORTS) share price declined 6.70% to ₹1,593.10 per share on the NSE. The total traded volume on the NSE stood at 91,66,870 shares. 

ITC Limited (ITC) shares fell 3.95% to ₹255.50 per share on the NSE. The total traded volume on the NSE stood at 2,45,55,781 shares. 

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Conclusion 

The NIFTY50 index closed lower by 0.39% at 24,080.40. The market breadth was weak with a negative advance-decline setup led by heavy losses in major Adani Group and FMCG counters. SUNPHARMA, NESTLEIND, and AXISBANK emerged as the top gainers, while ADANIENT, ADANIPORTS, and ITC were among the top losers on August 31, 2026. 

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