Top Gainers Today 29-Apr-2026: Vedanta, ITC rally

Introduction

Nifty 50 closed at 24,195.40 (+0.83%) while Sensex added 662.67 points to settle at 77,549.58 (+0.86%) on 29 Apr 2026, helped by gains in auto and FMCG heavyweights. Market breadth was narrow, with 1,916 shares advancing and 1,940 declining (136 unchanged). Auto, FMCG and realty were the day’s leaders, while PSU banks and media lagged. In the previous session, FIIs were net sellers of Rs 2,103 crore, while DIIs bought Rs 1,712 crore, cushioning volatility.

Large Cap Top Gainers

Vedanta Ltd (+4.61%) Vedanta surged after it reported a sharp jump in quarterly profitability, with Q4 net profit rising 88.5% year-on-year to Rs 9,352 crore. The earnings print improved expectations on cash generation and dividends, and the stock also traded near its 52-week high of Rs 779.45.

ITC Ltd (+3.86%) ITC climbed as FMCG stocks led the session, with the BSE FMCG index rising about 2% and ITC cited among the top contributors. Investors rotated into staples and defensives as broader-market breadth stayed nearly even despite headline index gains.

Tech Mahindra Ltd (+3.14%) Tech Mahindra advanced after Kotak highlighted an improving setup for Indian IT and reiterated a BUY stance on the stock, keeping it among preferred large-cap IT picks. The move came alongside gains in the IT index (about +1%), amplifying momentum in frontline names.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (+2.82%) Maruti Suzuki rallied after strong earnings commentary around record profitability, with market commentary citing FY26 consolidated net profit of Rs 14,679.5 crore and annual sales of 24.22 lakh units. The earnings-led re-rating drove the Nifty Auto index higher (around +1%), supporting the stock’s move.

Coal India Ltd (+2.72%) Coal India gained as energy names stayed supported by elevated crude prices (above $110 per barrel as per market commentary), which tends to strengthen the near-term pricing and cash-flow outlook for the broader energy complex. The stock also moved close to its 52-week high of Rs 485.60, drawing momentum participation.

Mid Cap Top Gainers

Cochin Shipyard Ltd (+4.71%) Cochin Shipyard rose as shipbuilding and defence-linked names stayed in focus across the broader market, with Garden Reach Shipbuilders also featuring among notable gainers during the session. The move was backed by strong trading activity, with volumes at 71.39 lakh shares.

Apar Industries Ltd (+4.42%) Apar Industries gained as the stock moved closer to its 52-week high of Rs 12,480, triggering momentum buying after a sharp up move. The rally came despite relatively low absolute volumes (1.95 lakh shares), indicating price strength on limited float.

Vodafone Idea Ltd (+3.42%) Vodafone Idea advanced on heavy churn, with volumes at 64.89 crore shares indicating aggressive positioning by traders. With no fresh company-specific update provided, the move looked driven by high-risk momentum flows in a low-priced counter.

Lodha Developers Ltd (+3.41%) Lodha Developers climbed in line with the realty pack, as realty indices rose around 1% on the day. The stock also saw active participation with 49.11 lakh shares traded.

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (+3.29%) Mazagon Dock rose alongside other defence shipbuilding plays that were active in trade during the session. Volumes at 51.76 lakh shares supported the up move, pointing to broad-based participation rather than a thin trade.

Small Cap Top Gainers

ABans Enterprises Ltd (+19.99%) ABans Enterprises hit an upper circuit move after seeing a sharp spike in trading activity, with exchange data showing volumes far above its recent monthly average. The stock has also been featuring among BSE’s top gainers for a second straight session, reinforcing a momentum-led rally.

Sapphire Foods India Ltd (+19.59%) Sapphire Foods jumped after its Q4FY26 updates and management commentary highlighted strong KFC momentum, including 15% revenue growth for the KFC business and a push towards permanent value pricing to lift footfalls. Despite reporting a Q4 net loss of Rs 12.6 crore (versus a profit a year ago), the stock reacted to brokerage mixed-to-positive takes, including Emkay’s view that upside could come from KFC same-store sales growth.

Cryogenic OGS Ltd (+17.57%) Cryogenic OGS climbed as recent corporate updates in the counter, including a disclosed acquisition update (24 Apr) and a series of small order and LoI wins in recent weeks, kept momentum strong in the SME name. The stock traded near its 52-week high zone (Rs 253.40), which typically attracts breakout buying.

Macfos Ltd (+14.76%) Macfos rallied after it filed audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the year ended 31 Mar 2026, approved by the board, with auditors issuing an unmodified opinion. Investors also tracked the scheduled earnings discussion for 30 Apr 2026, which can act as a near-term information catalyst.

Indo Borax & Chemicals Ltd (+14.48%) Indo Borax & Chemicals surged on a momentum move with strong volumes of 7.70 lakh shares, pushing the stock closer to its 52-week high of Rs 302.00. In the absence of a fresh company announcement in the provided updates, the rally appeared driven by technical strength and volume-led price discovery.

Market Overview

Indian equities ended higher on April 29, with Nifty 50 at 24,195.40 (+0.83%) and Sensex at 77,549.58 (+0.86%), supported by heavyweight gains in auto and FMCG. The smallcap trade was relatively stronger, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 up about 0.6%, while the midcap index ended marginally lower.

Sector performance was mixed. Auto, FMCG and realty indices rose around 1% each, while IT, infrastructure, oil and gas, and pharma posted moderate gains of about 0.5%. PSU banks, media and consumer durables declined 0.5-1%, limiting the breadth of the rally even as benchmark indices climbed.

Macro cues were also in focus: the rupee ended weaker at 94.85 per dollar, and commodities remained volatile with gold down about Rs 900 (as per commodity commentary). On flows, Tuesday’s data showed FIIs selling Rs 2,103 crore, while DIIs bought Rs 1,712 crore, highlighting domestic support amid selective global risk-off signals.

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