The Indian stock market ended the day on a positive note, with the benchmark indices climbing steadily through the session. The Sensex closed at 82,380.69, up 0.73%, while the Nifty ended at 25,255.40, also higher by 0,74%. The Nifty Bank index joined the rally, closing at 55,147.60, up 0.47%.

Here’s a snapshot of how the markets moved today

Top Gainers: Banks and Autos lead the charge

Heavyweights like Kotak Mahindra Bank, L&T, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Bharti Airtel, and Tata Steel were among the major gainers from the Sensex 30 pack.

Key Laggards: Pressure on select heavyweights

On the downside, Bajaj Finance and Asian Paints dragged in today’s trade.

Midday Movers: Suzlon, Swiggy and NCC in Focus

Beyond the benchmarks, several individual stocks saw sharp moves. Kotak Mahindra Bank surged nearly 3%, adding to a 13% gain in 2025 so far. Suzlon Energy climbed 2% after bagging a massive 838 MW wind turbine order from Tata Power Renewable Energy. Swiggy extended its rally, delivering 9% returns in the past month and 20% over the last three months.

NCC rose 2% after winning a Rs 2,090 crore contract for a reservoir project in Bihar. GMR Airports advanced 3%, building on its recent upward momentum.

Top sectors in Tuesday’s trade

In today’s trade, the tyres sector gained a little over 2%, while the leather space also moved higher by around 2%. The textiles sector advanced by just above 2%, and the plastics segment ended with gains of nearly 1.5%.

Best and worst performing groups in today’s trade

Among major groups, the Anil Ambani Group saw the sharpest move with gains of nearly 5%, while the Essar Group rose over 4%. The GMR Group advanced close to 4%, and the Poddar Group was up around 2.5%. On the other hand, the Ruchi Group slipped over 1.5%, the Pennar Group fell a little more than 2%, and the Nagarjuna Group declined nearly 4% in today’s trade.