Top Gainers and Losers on January 02, 2026: Coal India, NTPC Shine and ITC and Kotak Bank Drags

Indian stock markets ended Friday on a strong note, supported by buying across most sectors, while FMCG stocks remained under pressure.

The BSE Sensex closed at 85,762.01, rising 573.41 points or 0.67%. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty50 settled at 26,328.55, up 182 points or 0.7%. During the session, the Nifty touched a fresh intra-day record high of 26,332.15, reflecting positive investor sentiment.

Top Gainers of the Day

• Coal India topped the NIFTY 50 gainers list, rising over 7%, backed by strong buying interest and heavy volumes.
• NTPC gained nearly 5%, supported by momentum in power sector stocks.
• Hindalco advanced more than 3.5%, tracking strength in metal stocks.
• Trent moved up over 2%, continuing its steady upward trend.
• SBI added over 2%, benefiting from positive sentiment in banking stocks.

Top Losers of the Day

• ITC was the biggest laggard on the NIFTY 50, falling nearly 4% amid heavy selling pressure.
• Kotak Mahindra Bank slipped over 1%, underperforming the broader banking pack.
• Nestlé India declined more than 1%, reflecting mild profit booking in FMCG stocks.
• Shriram Finance edged lower by nearly 1%, despite healthy trading volumes.
• Bajaj Auto ended marginally lower, down 0.6%, after a volatile trading session.

Conclusion

Indian equities ended the session on a positive note, supported by broad-based buying across sectors such as power, metals, and banking. Coal India emerged as the top gainer, reflecting strong investor interest, while NTPC and SBI also contributed to market strength. On the downside, FMCG stocks remained under pressure, with ITC leading the losses, indicating selective profit booking in defensives. 

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