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Top Gainers and Losers on Jan 21, 2026: Eternal, IndiGo Surge; ICICI Bank, Trent Drag Markets

Written by: Kusum KumariUpdated on: 21 Jan 2026, 9:16 pm IST
Markets ended lower on Jan 21 as the Sensex slipped 0.33%. Eternal jumped nearly 5%, while ICICI Bank and Trent emerged as top laggards.
Top Gainers and Losers
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At the close of trade, the BSE Sensex ended at 81,909.63, slipping 270.84 points or 0.33%, while the NSE Nifty50 settled at 25,157.5, down 75 points or 0.30%.

In the broader market, weakness prevailed as the Nifty MidCap 100 declined 1.10% and the Nifty SmallCap index fell 0.9%.

Top Gainers of the Day

StockOpen (₹)High (₹)Low (₹)Prev Close (₹)LTP (₹)Change (%)
Eternal269.25287.20268.80269.60282.80+4.90%
IndiGo4,784.504,952.004,750.004,790.004,857.00+1.40%
Max Healthcare985.001,010.40976.70992.901,006.00+1.32%
Hindalco928.75944.15926.40928.10940.00+1.28%
JSW Steel1,163.501,178.901,159.601,160.001,174.80+1.28%
  • Eternal topped the NIFTY 50 gainers list, rising nearly 5%, backed by heavy trading volumes.
  • IndiGo gained over 1.4%, supported by strong investor interest and high traded value.
  • Max Healthcare advanced 1.32%, reflecting continued strength in healthcare stocks.
  • Metal stocks like Hindalco and JSW Steel gained over 1.2% each despite overall market weakness.

Top Losers of the Day

StockOpen (₹)High (₹)Low (₹)Prev Close (₹)LTP (₹)Change (%)
ICICI Bank1,367.501,371.501,339.501,375.801,346.90-2.10%
Trent3,836.003,846.103,693.103,760.10-1.98%14,31,074
Tata Consumer Products1,180.501,197.501,158.701,185.001,165.00-1.69%
BEL406.50409.50397.00409.35403.20-1.50%
HDFC Life727.55740.60722.10732.10723.00-1.24%
  • ICICI Bank was the top loser, slipping over 2%, despite heavy trading volumes.
  • Trent declined nearly 2%, extending pressure on select consumption-focused stocks.
  • Tata Consumer Products fell 1.69%, tracking weakness in FMCG names.
  • BEL lost 1.5%, even as volumes remained strong during the session.
  • HDFC Life edged lower by 1.24%, underperforming other insurance stocks.

Also Read: Best Long-Term Stocks in Jan 2026 – 5yr CAGR Basis!

Conclusion

Indian equity benchmarks closed in the red amid broad-based selling pressure, with midcap and smallcap stocks underperforming the frontline indices. While select stocks like Eternal, IndiGo, and Max Healthcare saw strong buying interest, weakness in heavyweights such as ICICI Bank, Trent, and Tata Consumer Products weighed on overall sentiment. 

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a private recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.

Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.

Published on: Jan 21, 2026, 3:46 PM IST

Kusum Kumari

Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.

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