Indian equity markets traded mixed on 9th April 2026, with Nifty showing selective recovery after the previous day’s sharp rally. Nifty, Nifty Midcap 100, Nifty Smallcap 100, and India VIX reflected cautious sentiment as profit booking in financials continued, while buying emerged in metals, pharma, defence, and power stocks.
The Nifty T20 gainers were led by HINDALCO, DRREDDY, and BEL, whereas the broader market saw some stocks hitting lower circuits, indicating stock-specific weakness in smaller counters.
Key Highlights
- HINDALCO topped the Nifty gainers with a strong 2.94% rise to ₹979.8 on turnover of ₹6,806 crore.
- DRREDDY gained 1.74% to ₹1,212.1 and BEL added 1.55% to ₹439.8 on high volumes.
- MAXHEALTH and NTPC rose 1.49% and 1.46% respectively.
- In the lower band, RMDRIP, TAC, BSHSL, and AMIRCHAND hit 5–10% lower circuits, with ELGNZ declining 10%.
- CONFIPET recovered with a 1.95% gain after recent weakness.
Nifty T20 Gainers on 9th April 2026
| Symbol | LTP | % Chng | Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HINDALCO | 979.8 | 2.94 | 6806.82 |
| DRREDDY | 1212.1 | 1.74 | 2299.65 |
| BEL | 439.8 | 1.55 | 6740.73 |
| MAXHEALTH | 955.15 | 1.49 | 2508.79 |
| NTPC | 379.6 | 1.46 | 5105.45 |
| BAJAJ-AUTO | 9469 | 1.10 | 3657.01 |
| POWERGRID | 298.05 | 1.09 | 3238.09 |
| JSWSTEEL | 1207 | 1.06 | 2185.60 |
| ONGC | 288.5 | 1.05 | 2593.98 |
Stocks on Lower Band on 9th April 2026 (Select)
| Symbol | LTP | % Chng | Value (₹ Cr) | Volume (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMDRIP | 45.10 | -4.99 | 8.82 | 19.15 |
| JINDALPOLY | 813.00 | -4.33 | 5.05 | 0.62 |
| TAC | 556.30 | -5.00 | 4.04 | 0.72 |
| BSHSL | 97.02 | -9.99 | 1.55 | 1.54 |
| AMIRCHAND | 124.66 | -5.00 | 1.22 | 0.98 |
| ANTELOPUS | 631.75 | -5.00 | 0.76 | 0.12 |
| ELGNZ | 76.05 | -10.00 | 0.26 | 0.33 |
The session reflected sector rotation with strength in select large-cap names offsetting continued pressure in some mid- and small-cap stocks.
