Top Gainers and Losers on July 18, 2025: Wipro Rises Over 2%, Axis Bank Tanks 5%

The Indian stock market declined for the second straight session on Friday, July 18, as investors reduced equity exposure amid lackluster earnings, high valuations, and ongoing tariff concerns. The Sensex fell 502 points (0.61%) to close at 81,757.73, while the Nifty 50 dropped 143 points (0.57%) to 24,968.40.

The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices also fell by 0.62% and 0.64%, respectively. Market capitalisation on the BSE slipped from nearly ₹461 lakh crore to over ₹458 lakh crore, wiping out about ₹3 lakh crore in investor wealth in just one session.

Here are the top gainers and losers for the day.

Top Gainers of the Day

Wipro Ltd.

Wipro share price opened at ₹268.60, closed at ₹266.35, marking a 2.21% gain.

Bajaj Finance Ltd.

Bajaj Finance share price opened at ₹920.50, closed at ₹941.50, achieving a 1.97% gain.

Tata Steel Ltd.

Tata Steel share price opened at ₹160.10, closed at ₹162.50, reflecting a 1.63% gain.

HCL Technologies Ltd.

HCL Technologies share price opened at ₹1,544.00, closed at ₹1,549.10, with a 1.12% gain.

IndusInd Bank Ltd.

IndusInd Bank share price opened at ₹866.00, closed at ₹874.00, showing a 1.03% gain.

Top Losers of the Day

Axis Bank Ltd.

Axis Bank share price opened at ₹1,090.00, closed at ₹1,098.70, experiencing a -5.27% change.

Shriram Finance Ltd.

Shriram Finance share price opened at ₹670.00, closed at ₹645.10, with a -3.06% change.

Bharat Electronics Ltd.

Bharat Electronics share price opened at ₹404.25, closed at ₹394.60, marking a -2.38% change.

HDFC Life Insurance Company Ltd.

HDFC Life share price opened at ₹755.00, closed at ₹738.45, showing a -1.78% change.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.

Kotak Mahindra share price opened at ₹2,167.60, closed at ₹2,132.00, experiencing a -1.67% change.

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Conclusion

The stocks mentioned in today’s market update reflect a mixed sentiment among investors. Wipro, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, HCL Technologies, and IndusInd Bank showed resilience with notable gains, Axis Bank and Shriram Finance suffered majo losses.

Monitoring such stocks closely through your demat account can help you make informed decisions, manage risks effectively, and capitalise on market opportunities despite ongoing uncertainties.

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