NSE Top Gainers & Losers – Daily Reports
Quick Market Summary – 20-Jan-2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Top Gainer of the Day | AARTISURF (19.99%) |
| Top Loser of the Day | BHARATRAS (-17.15%) |
| Highest Turnover in Top Gainers | HDFCSILVER (924.50 Crores) |
| Highest Delivery % in Losers | SIGMA (67.67%) |
Top 10 Gainers on NSE – 20-Jan-2026
Nifty made a bright start on 20 Jan 2026 but slowly lost strength and finished near its lowest level of the day. This, along with other indices having a weak trading session, led to a market mood change where traders moved towards safer and thematic bets. Heavyweights from the precious metals sector led the list of gainers as investors sought a safe haven amidst the volatility. GROWWSLVR, ESILVER, HDFCSILVER, SBISILVER, SILVERAG, and GOLD360 along with other silver, related stocks continued their rally as the prices of precious metals remained firm on the international market, and the safe, haven demand increased. AARTISURF jumped on good buying interest in specialty chemical counters after export demand is expected to remain stable. On the other side, PATELRMART was the top gainer as the defensive consumption stocks saw some selective buying even on a market day that was weak. Pharma and IT services exposure saw only a limited trend of support, APCL and INFOBEAN were able to gain from bargain buying after they had been consolidating recently. Without a doubt, that the days winners have been led largely by capital preservation and sector, specific comfort rather than by investors risk appetite, setting the stage for a repositioning rather than momentum, chasing scenario.
| Stock | Close (₹) | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| AARTISURF | 459.1 | +19.99% | 2,72,479 |
| PATELRMART | 207.22 | +18.71% | 47,06,891 |
| GROWWSLVR | 317.53 | +9.66% | 77,17,221 |
| APCL | 140.04 | +8.16% | 62,147 |
| INFOBEAN | 860 | +7.32% | 13,54,652 |
| ESILVER | 314.74 | +7.17% | 5,51,274 |
| HDFCSILVER | 302.71 | +7.07% | 3,11,11,674 |
| SBISILVER | 309.28 | +7.07% | 2,03,62,264 |
| SILVERAG | 304.52 | +6.44% | 15,77,278 |
| GOLD360 | 150.2 | +6.37% | 1,80,684 |
Top 10 Losers on NSE – 20-Jan-2026
When Nifty did not maintain its brief rally and came down over 300 points from the day’s high, the stocks which are sensitive to general market sentiment and those whose performance depends on capital investments got the most painful selling pressure. Infrastructure, linked stocks were the worst hit with traders rapidly decreasing their holdings in project, driven stocks amidst uncertainty, leading to the fall of BHARATRAS, SHREDIGCEM, and ARISINFRA. The software and technology stocks like NEWGEN and INTENTECH declined as growth stocks generally bear the brunt of the market turning defensive. The media stock RAMANEWS, which had recently seen speculative moves, corrected after it lost momentum. The industrial and manufacturing names like ANTELOPUS, SIGMA, and VIKRAMSOLR also dropped as traders got out of the positions that do not have near, term earnings visibility. REPL was the last to join the losers’ list as the broader risk reduction continued throughout the session. The selling was on a large scale but it was in line with the market direction, which suggests that the weakness was more to do with the capital being safeguarded rather than negative company, specific news. After the index dipped below the critical intraday levels, stop, loss orders and panic selling led to the increase of selling pressure.
| Stock | Close (₹) | % Change | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHARATRAS | 1689.8 | -17.15% | 4,24,650 |
| NEWGEN | 628.45 | -14.52% | 73,05,075 |
| SHREDIGCEM | 77.56 | -13.14% | 21,92,202 |
| ARISINFRA | 108.44 | -11.73% | 18,57,439 |
| RAMANEWS | 30.52 | -10.71% | 99,526 |
| ANTELOPUS | 414.8 | -10.52% | 3,99,770 |
| SIGMA | 50.21 | -10.42% | 2,16,057 |
| INTENTECH | 102.07 | -9.72% | 1,29,334 |
| VIKRAMSOLR | 214.88 | -9.70% | 30,95,535 |
| REPL | 89.09 | -9.51% | 28,064 |
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Conclusion
The price action of the market on 20 Jan 2026 was a clear reflection of a risk, off environment, with Nifty opening near the days high but closing near the lowest levels, thus indicating a strong distribution throughout the session. Under such circumstances, traders decided to stay away from high, beta infrastructure and growth stocks and were engaged in a rotation towards safer themes such as precious metals and defensive consumption. The uptrend in silver, linked ETFs and the steady favorites such as PATELRMART reveal that the money is not exiting the market altogether but rather is moving towards stability. Concurrently, the steep fall in infra, media, and tech stocks emphasizes the volatile nature of sentiment which can turn almost instantaneously once the index loses its crucial support levels. This session demonstrated once again the necessity of monitoring the index structure besides stock momentum. In times of a broad trend decline, it becomes more crucial to focus on capital preservation rather than on the potential of an upside. Traders, therefore, might maintain their prudence until the Nifty indicates that it can hold above intraday resistance levels and the volatility subsides.
Disclaimer: This report is a neutral summary of stock market activity collected from publicly available exchange data. It is shared for general market awareness and educational reference only. Stock prices and market conditions can change rapidly and may not remain the same at a later time. Readers are encouraged to understand risks and use their own judgment while acting on any market information. Always do thorough research or seek qualified guidance that suits your personal financial situation before making decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which stock gained the most today?
AARTISURF was the top gainer today with 19.99%.
Which stock fell the most today?
BHARATRAS was the top loser today with -17.15%.
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