Top Gainers and Losers of the Day: Shriram Finance Leads Gains, Tech Mahindra Slides on Mar 19, 2025

On March 19, BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty registered gains. The Sensex closed at 75,449.05, up 147.79 points (0.20%), while the Nifty 50 settled at 22,907.60, rising 73.30 points (0.32%).

Top Gainers of the Day

1. Shriram Finance

Shriram Finance Limited closed at ₹667.40, gaining ₹25.10 (3.91%) from its previous close of ₹642.30. The stock opened at ₹645.70, reaching an intraday high of ₹677.60 and a low of ₹637.65. The company is looking to consolidate its gold loan business and increase its market share in the coming quarters.

2. HDFC Life Insurance Company

HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited ended the day at ₹665.10, rising ₹24.55 (3.83%) from its previous close of ₹640.55. The stock opened at ₹642.00, hitting a high of ₹665.90 and a low of ₹640.65 during the session.

3. Apollo Hospitals Enterprise

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited closed at ₹6,430, registering an increase of ₹183.20 (2.93%) from its previous close of ₹6,246.80. The stock opened at ₹6,275.25, reaching a high of ₹6,434.90 and a low of ₹6,227.10.

4. Tata Steel

Tata Steel Limited ended at ₹158.54, gaining ₹3.88 (2.51%) from its previous close of ₹154.66. The stock opened at ₹156.80, touching a high of ₹159.20 and a low of ₹156.50 during the session. Shares gained after the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) recommended the imposition of a 12% provisional safeguard duty ad valorem for 200 days on select steel products.

5. Power Grid Corporation of India

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited closed at ₹276.70, up ₹5.90 (2.18%) from its previous close of ₹270.80. The stock opened at ₹272, reaching a high of ₹278.30 and a low of ₹269.80.

Top Losers of the Day

1. Tech Mahindra

Tech Mahindra Limited ended the session at ₹1,397.50, declining by ₹33.15 (-2.32%) from its previous close of ₹1,430.65. The stock opened at ₹1,430.65, touching a high of ₹1,431.80 and a low of ₹1,394.40 during the day.

2. ITC

ITC Limited closed at ₹403.40, down ₹5.70 (-1.39%) from its previous close of ₹409.10. The stock opened at ₹410, hitting a high of ₹410.75 and a low of ₹402.60.

3. Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Consultancy Services Limited finished at ₹3,505, declining by ₹47.45 (-1.34%) from its previous close of ₹3,552.45. The stock opened at ₹3,547, with an intraday high of ₹3,547 and a low of ₹3,462.75.

4. Infosys

Infosys Limited ended the trading session at ₹1,589.10, down ₹20.25 (-1.26%) from its previous close of ₹1,609.35. The stock opened at ₹1,603, reaching a high of ₹1,603 and a low of ₹1,572.80.

5. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited closed at ₹1,732.65, declining ₹15.15 (-0.87%) from its previous close of ₹1,747.80. The stock opened at ₹1,747.80, reaching a high of ₹1,748 and a low of ₹1,726.30.

Conclusion

The Indian stock market witnessed a mixed session on March 19, 2025, with the Sensex and Nifty closing higher despite some notable declines in key stocks. Shriram Finance led the top gainers, while Tech Mahindra experienced the biggest loss of the day.

Market movements were driven by sectoral trends, investor sentiment, and global cues. As always, investors should closely monitor market dynamics and conduct thorough research before making investment decisions.

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