Top Gainers and Losers on May 2, 2025: Adani Ports Jumps Over 4%, JSW Steel Tanks

Indian benchmark indices ended on a positive note on Thursday, May 2, 2025, rebounding after a mixed session earlier in the week. After a marginal dip on April 30, market sentiment improved amid firm global cues and sustained buying interest across sectors.

The BSE Sensex climbed 259.75 points (0.32%) to close at 80,501.99, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 12.50 points (0.051%) to settle at 24,346.70.

Here are the top gainers and losers for the day.

Top Gainers of the Day

1.Adani Ports

Adani Ports share price opened at ₹1,255.00 and surged 4.37% to close at ₹1,269.70, signaling strong investor interest.

2.Bajaj Finance

Bajaj Finance share price opened at ₹8,575.50 and climbed 2.7% to end at ₹8,868.00 on healthy trading volumes.

3.IndusInd Bank

IndusInd Bank share price opened at ₹835.00 and rose 1.44% to settle at ₹850.50, driven by positive sentiment.

4.SBI

SBI share price opened at ₹790.35 and gained 1.41% to finish at ₹799.80, backed by high volume buying.

5.Hindalco

Hindalco share price opened at ₹624.00 and edged up 1.32% to close at ₹632.90, maintaining upward momentum.

Top Losers of the Day

1.JSW Steel

JSW Steel share price opened at ₹1,021.20 and plunged 5.81% to close at ₹970.00 amid heavy selling pressure.

2.Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Auto share price opened at ₹8,000.00 and slipped 2.75% to end at ₹7,809.00, reflecting weak investor sentiment.

3.Eicher Motors

Eicher Motors share price opened at ₹5,560.00 and fell 2.5% to settle at ₹5,428.00, weighed down by profit booking.

4.HDFC Life

HDFC Life share price opened at ₹743.70 and declined 2.31% to close at ₹726.50 despite steady trading volumes.

5.Hero MotoCorp

Hero MotoCorp share price opened at ₹3,803.60 and dropped 2.26% to finish at ₹3,741.00 amid subdued demand.

Conclusion

The Indian stock market displayed mixed stock-specific action on May 2, 2025, with select financial and metal stocks leading the gains, while auto and insurance stocks witnessed profit booking. Investors remained cautiously optimistic amid global cues, and market movement reflected healthy sectoral rotation and strong participation across broader indices.

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