Top Gainers and Losers on May 14, 2025: Tata Steel Jumps Over 3%, Asian Paints Falls

Markets ended higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in metal, auto, and IT stocks, while some selling was seen in the pharma and FMCG sectors. The BSE Sensex advanced 182.34 points or 0.22% to close at 81,330.56, while the NSE Nifty 50 climbed 88.55 points or 0.36% to settle at 24,666.90, reflecting improved market sentiment and steady buying interest.

Here are the top gainers and losers for the day.

Top Gainers of the Day

1. Tata Steel 
   Tata Steel share price opened at ₹151.00 and surged 3.93% to close at ₹155.30, showing strong investor confidence.
2. Shriram Finance 
   Shriram Finance share price opened at ₹639.50 and rose 2.75% to end at ₹651.00, driven by steady buying interest.
3. BEL 
   BEL share price opened at ₹339.00 and climbed 2.61% to settle at ₹344.50, supported by upbeat demand in the defense sector.
4. Hindalco 
   Hindalco share price opened at ₹635.50 and gained 2.32% to finish at ₹649.50, extending its upward trend.
5. Tech Mahindra 
   Tech Mahindra share price opened at ₹1,584.00 and moved up 2.22% to close at ₹1,607.40, reflecting tech sector strength.

Top Losers of the Day

1. Asian Paints 
   Asian Paints share price opened at ₹2,319.00 and slipped 1.66% to close at ₹2,286.00, amid weak sentiment.
2. Cipla 
   Cipla share price opened at ₹1,495.00 and declined 1.33% to end at ₹1,499.90, dragged by selling pressure in pharma.
3. Kotak Mahindra Bank 
   Kotak Bank share price opened at ₹2,111.00 and fell 1.12% to close at ₹2,091.90, underperforming banking peers.
4. Tata Motors 
   Tata Motors share price opened at ₹690.00 and dipped 1.06% to finish at ₹700.20. The company declared strong Q4 results with a net profit of ₹17,528 crore.
5. Power Grid 
   Power Grid share price opened at ₹299.20 and eased 0.72% to close at ₹296.30, tracking range-bound trade.

Conclusion

Markets ended higher on May 14, supported by strength in metals, autos, and IT, even as select pharma and FMCG names saw profit booking. Tata Steel led the gainers with a nearly 4% jump, while Asian Paints topped the losers' list. Investor sentiment remained upbeat overall, helping benchmark indices close in the green. 

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