📊 Indian Stock Market Today: Top Gainers, Sector Surprises & Trending Picks

The Indian stock market opened the week with strong bullish momentum, surprising analysts and rewarding sharp-eyed investors. A mix of midcaps and established players led the rally, reflecting growing confidence across diverse sectors including pharma, auto, banking, and entertainment.

🚀 Top Gainers That Made Headlines Today

Several stocks stood out with double-digit gains, drawing attention from both retail and institutional investors.

1. Pennar Industries Ltd. (PENIND)

   • Closing Price: ₹236.58

   • Change: ▲11.25%

   • This lesser-known engineering company led today’s rally, driven by buzz around infrastructure expansion and manufacturing optimism.

2. AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd. (ASTRAZEN)

   • Closing Price: ₹8,895

   • Change: ▲11.58%

   • The pharma heavyweight rode a wave of positive sentiment, likely linked to regulatory tailwinds and product pipeline strength.

3. IFB Industries Ltd. (IFBIND)

   • Closing Price: ₹1,558.30

   • Change: ▲11.55%

   • A domestic appliances brand, IFB showed investors it’s still in the game with strong volume and growth potential.

4. Imagicaaworld Entertainment Ltd. (IMAGICAA)

   • Closing Price: ₹74.48

   • Change: ▲10.24%

   • The entertainment park operator surged amid a tourism and leisure revival. A seasonal upturn or a long-term comeback? Time will tell.

5. Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd. (LUMAXTECH)

   • Closing Price: ₹887.10

   • Change: ▲9.31%

   • Auto ancillaries are heating up — and Lumax is cashing in on the buzz around electric and connected vehicles.

🔥 Trending Stocks with Massive Investor Interest

Sometimes, it’s not just about gains but the volume and velocity of trading that indicate what’s capturing market attention.

• • • Yes Bank Ltd. (YESBANK)

      • Price: ₹23.22 | Volume: 539.8 million shares

      • The bank once considered down and out is now showing a potential turnaround — and investors are flocking in.

    • Reliance Power Ltd. (RPOWER)

      • Price: ₹61.67 | Volume: 453.75 million shares

      • The power sector continues to attract speculative action, and Reliance Power is right at the center of it.

    • Central Depository Services India Ltd. (CDSL)

      • Price: ₹1,679.90 | Change: ▲9.82%

      • A quiet giant in India’s financial infrastructure, CDSL soared as more Indians joined the investing revolution.

While market surges aren’t new, today’s rally was unique in its diversity — not dominated by a single sector or index heavyweight. Mid-cap gems, PSU banks, and new-age companies are all participating — a healthy sign of broad-based economic momentum.