Top Gainers and Losers on May 16, 2025: BEL Jumps Over 3%, Bharti Airtel Falls Over 2%

Equity benchmarks ended lower on Friday, snapping their recent winning streak as investors booked profits amid mixed global cues and sectoral weakness. 

The BSE Sensex declined 200.15 points or 0.24% to close at 82,330.59, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 42.30 points or 0.17% to settle at 25,019.80. 

Here are the top gainers and losers for the day.  

Top Gainers of the Day 

1. BEL 
   BEL share price rose 3.82% to ₹363.8 as investor sentiment remained strong amid continued momentum in defence and electronics sectors. 

2. Tata Consumer Products 
    Tata Consumer share price gained 1.99% to ₹1,170, driven by consistent demand and optimism around FMCG growth. 

3. Bajaj Auto 
   Bajaj Auto share price increased 1.98% to ₹8,491 following positive expectations around export recovery and premium segment sales. 

4. Adani Enterprises 
   Adani Enterprises share price moved up 1.23% to ₹2,551 amid stable market performance and infrastructure growth hopes. 

5. Hindustan Unilever 
   HUL share price edged up 1.05% to ₹2,380 as steady rural demand and cost control supported investor confidence. 

Top Losers of the Day 

1. Bharti Airtel 
   Bharti Airtel share price dropped 2.83% to ₹1,814.40 amid profit-booking after a recent rally and cautious investor sentiment. 

2. HCL Technologies 
   HCL Tech share price slipped 2.06% to ₹1,661 following weak cues from global IT stocks and broader sector underperformance. 

3. Infosys 
   Infosys share price declined 1.46% to ₹1,589.40 as concerns over IT demand and deal pipeline weighed on investor outlook. 

4. JSW Steel 
   JSW Steel share price fell 1.35% to ₹1,024.30 due to pressure from global commodity trends and cautiousness ahead of earnings. 

5. Shriram Finance 
   Shriram Finance share price eased 1.26% to ₹666.3, possibly driven by mild profit-taking after recent gains. 

Conclusion 

Markets ended in the red on May 15, 2025, as investors booked profits after recent gains. While select stocks like BEL and Tata Consumer posted healthy advances, losses in heavyweights like Bharti Airtel and IT majors dragged indices lower. Broader sentiment remains cautious amid mixed global cues and sectoral shifts. 

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