Top Gainers and Losers on February 25, 2026: Bajaj Auto Leads Gains, SBI Tops Losers

Written by: Akshay ShivalkarUpdated on: 25 Feb 2026, 9:37 pm IST

The NIFTY 50 rose 57.85 points to 25,482.50 as gains in Bajaj Auto, HCL Technologies and Tata Steel offset declines in SBI and Reliance.

Top Gainers and Losers on February 25, 2026: Bajaj Auto Leads Gains, SBI Tops Losers

The NIFTY 50 closed higher on February 25, 2026, ending the session at 25,482.50 with a gain of 57.85 points or 0.23%. The index recovered modestly after recent declines, supported by strength in autos, technology and metal counters.

Bajaj Auto, HCL Technologies and Tata Steel were the key contributors driving the upside. However, selling pressure persisted in heavyweight names such as SBI, Reliance Industries and Adani Ports, limiting the overall gains.

NIFTY 50 Performance Overview

The index opened on a steady note and maintained a mildly positive trajectory throughout the trading session. Auto and IT stocks played a central role in supporting market sentiment, driven by broad-based buying activity.

Metal stocks also contributed to gains, with Tata Steel leading the pack on high trading volumes. Meanwhile, banking and energy heavyweights witnessed declines, reflecting mixed trends across major index components.

Top Gainers of the Day

Company Name	LTP	Change (₹)	% Change	Volume (Lakhs)	Value (₹ Crores)
Bajaj Auto	10,098.50	269.50	2.74	3.34	336.21
HCL Technologies	1,375.90	36.70	2.74	57.04	786.70
Tata Steel	214.22	5.09	2.43	488.74	1,047.27
Shriram Finance	1,085.00	23.30	2.19	31.16	336.69
Tata Consultancy Services	2,629.00	55.30	2.15	36.21	953.18

Top Losers of the Day

Company Name	LTP	Change (₹)	% Change	Volume (Lakhs)	Value (₹ Crores)
State Bank of India	1,199.30	-24.00	-1.96	195.81	2,360.54
Reliance Industries	1,400.80	-28.00	-1.96	107.29	1,517.13
Adani Ports	1,529.00	-26.40	-1.70	21.54	332.95
Eternal (Zomato)	250.10	-3.90	-1.54	1,033.88	2,602.49
ITC	319.20	-4.30	-1.33	134.92	433.16

Sector‑Wise Market Movement

Auto and technology stocks outperformed during the session, helping lift the broader market. The metals segment also performed strongly, supported by gains in Tata Steel.

However, banking and energy names faced selling pressure, with stocks such as State Bank of India and Reliance Industries dragging down sectoral indices. FMCG names showed mixed movement, with Hindustan Unilever firming up while ITC declined.

Conclusion

The NIFTY 50 posted a modest gain on February 25, 2026, supported by strength in autos, technology and metals. Bajaj Auto and HCL Technologies led the rally, helping offset declines in banking and energy counters.

State Bank of India and Reliance Industries topped the losers’ list, weighing on the index’s overall gains. Despite mixed sectoral cues, the benchmark managed to end in the green, reflecting selective buying interest across key sectors.

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Published on: Feb 25, 2026, 4:02 PM IST

Akshay Shivalkar

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