Top Gainers and Losers on January 30, 2026: Nestle Surges Nearly 3%, Hindalco Falls Nearly 6%

Indian stock markets ended lower on January 30, snapping their three-day winning streak, as selling pressure dragged the Nifty below the 25,350 mark.

The Sensex slipped 296.59 points, or 0.36%, to close at 82,269.78, while the Nifty declined 98.25 points, or 0.39%, settling at 25,320.65. Market breadth remained mixed, with 2,319 stocks advancing, 1,716 declining, and 149 ending unchanged.

In the broader market, the Nifty Midcap index edged 0.2% lower, whereas the Nifty Smallcap index bucked the trend and rose 0.3%, indicating selective buying in smaller stocks.

Top Stock Market Gainers on January 30, 2026

• Nestle India emerged as the top gainer of the session, rising 3.46% to close at ₹1,332.50. The stock moved between an intraday low of ₹1,283.00 and a high of ₹1,339.60, supported by strong volumes of over 52.9 lakh shares. Defensive buying in FMCG stocks aided the upmove.
• Tata Consumer Products gained 2.24%, ending at ₹1,132.00. The stock traded firmly throughout the session, backed by optimism around stable consumption demand and steady earnings visibility.
• Apollo Hospitals advanced 2.19% to ₹6,950.00, tracking strength in healthcare stocks. The counter saw healthy buying interest, with investors favouring hospitals amid improving occupancy and margin outlook.
• Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) added 1.77% to close at ₹3,444.30. Auto stocks remained in focus, supported by expectations of resilient demand and strong order books.
• ITC edged higher by 1.16% to ₹322.30, benefitting from defensive positioning and continued interest in high-dividend, cash-rich stocks.

Top Stock Market Losers on January 30, 2026

• Hindalco Industries was the worst performer, tumbling 5.98% to ₹962.80. The stock witnessed heavy selling pressure amid weakness in metal prices and concerns over global demand.
• Tata Steel declined 4.81% to ₹192.58, extending losses as metal stocks came under broad-based pressure due to volatility in commodity markets.
• Coal India slipped 3.46% to ₹440.00, with investors booking profits following recent gains and amid concerns over pricing and volume growth.
• ONGC fell 2.66% to ₹268.06, tracking weakness in crude oil prices and cautious sentiment around PSU energy stocks.
• ICICI Bank ended 1.92% lower at ₹1,357.00, weighed down by profit booking in frontline banking stocks after recent outperformance.

Conclusion

Indian equity markets witnessed a cautious session on January 30, 2026, with benchmark indices ending lower amid profit booking in metals, energy, and banking stocks. While FMCG, healthcare, and auto stocks provided support, overall sentiment remained mixed. Going ahead, market participants are likely to stay selective, tracking global cues and sector-specific developments. 

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