VEDL jumped 2.49% to ₹302.00 on May 05, 2026, leading 20 Nifty Next 50 stocks higher as selective buying returned in metals, power, and defence names. HAL gained 1.78% to ₹4640.70, while CGPOWER, ADANIPOWER, and ADANIGREEN also posted solid gains.
The Nifty Next 50 showed a positive bias on May 05, 2026, with broad-based recovery in several key sectors after recent weakness.
Top Gainers from Nifty Next 50 (May 05, 2026)
| Symbol | LTP (₹) | % Change | Volume | Value (₹ Cr) | CA Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEDL | 302.00 | 2.49 | 3,04,35,309 | 9,112.03 | 30-Apr-2026 |
| HAL | 4640.70 | 1.78 | 7,96,498 | 3,689.20 | 18-Feb-2026 |
| CGPOWER | 814.45 | 1.51 | 21,93,428 | 1,777.29 | 30-Jan-2026 |
| ADANIPOWER | 230.65 | 1.47 | 2,33,14,604 | 5,387.77 | 22-Sep-2025 |
| ADANIGREEN | 1308.80 | 1.40 | 14,04,459 | 1,833.58 | 14-Jun-2024 |
| IRFC | 105.84 | 1.37 | 83,35,702 | 879.58 | 13-Mar-2026 |
| PFC | 454.30 | 1.35 | 18,09,202 | 817.81 | 23-Mar-2026 |
| JINDALSTEL | 1277.90 | 1.31 | 6,13,135 | 781.91 | 22-Aug-2025 |
| LTM | 4245.80 | 1.03 | 82,691 | 351.52 | 24-Oct-2025 |
| TATAPOWER | 445.75 | 0.99 | 17,01,210 | 753.01 | 20-Jun-2025 |
All 20 stocks shown above (full list includes HINDZINC, SHREECEM, GODREJCP, MAZDOCK, and others with 0.2-0.9% gains).
Key Highlights:
- VEDL topped the list with a strong 2.49% gain on massive volume exceeding 3 crore shares.
- Defence and power stocks like HAL, CGPOWER, ADANIPOWER, IRFC, and PFC saw solid buying interest.
- Metals and energy names including JINDALSTEL, ADANIGREEN, TATAPOWER, and HINDZINC contributed to the upside.
- The gains reflect selective recovery after recent pressure on these sectors.
This positive momentum in Nifty Next 50 gainers comes alongside strong upper circuit action in stocks like LALPATHLAB and IDEAFORGE, even as some counters continued to hit 52-week lows.
