Indian Stock Market: Top Gainers and Losers ,”Bajaj Auto Leads Gains as IT Stocks Drag Indian Markets on May 19, 2025″

On Monday, May 19, 2025, Indian equity markets closed in the red, with the BSE Sensex declining by 271 points to settle at 82,059.42, and the NSE Nifty 50 falling by 74.35 points to end at 24,945.45. The downturn was primarily driven by losses in the information technology (IT) sector, which offset gains in other areas.

Top Gainers:

Bajaj Auto: The stock surged by 4.34% to close at ₹8,851.00, leading the gainers on the Nifty 50 index.

Shriram Finance: Shares rose by 1.85% to ₹677.80, reflecting positive investor sentiment. ,

Power Grid Corporation: The stock increased by 1.35% to ₹304.25, contributing to the day’s gains.

Top Losers:

Eternal: The stock declined by 3.15% to ₹238.03, marking it as the biggest loser on the Nifty 50.

Infosys: Shares fell by 2.5%, impacted by broader IT sector weaknesses.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): The stock dropped by 1.19%, reflecting investor concerns in the IT space.

The IT sector’s decline was influenced by global factors, including Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. government’s credit rating, which led to increased U.S. Treasury yields and reduced the appeal of Indian IT stocks to foreign investors. Despite the IT sector’s drag, other sectors like PSU banks and real estate showed resilience, with the Nifty PSU Bank index rising by 1.46% and the Nifty Realty index gaining 2.2%. Overall, the market exhibited a cautious tone, balancing sectoral gains against global economic concerns.