Nifty Top Gainers and Losers on July 15: Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto Surge; HCL Tech, SBI Life Drag
- 15th July 2025
- 05:00:00 PM
- 3 min read
Mumbai | July 15 – Indian equities rebounded on Tuesday, snapping a four-day losing streak, as easing retail inflation and optimism over India-US trade talks lifted market sentiment. The day’s action, however, was stock-specific, with Hero MotoCorp and Sun Pharma leading the gains on the Nifty50, while HCL Technologies and life insurers dragged.
At close, the S&P BSE Sensex rose 317.45 points (0.39%) to 82,570.91, while the NSE Nifty50 gained 113.50 points (0.45%) to 25,195.80, holding above its key support zone. India’s retail inflation eased to 2.10% in June, the lowest since January 2019, providing comfort to investors ahead of global triggers.
Nifty 50: Top Gainers and Losers – July 15
| Company | % Change |
| Hero MotoCorp | 4.95% |
| Bajaj Auto | 2.81% |
| Sun Pharma | 2.76% |
| Shriram Finance | 2.50% |
| Apollo Hospitals | 1.80% |
| HCLTech | -3.30% |
| Eternal | -1.53% |
| SBI Life | -1.50% |
| HDFC Life | -1.03% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank | -0.71% |
Hero MotoCorp Tops Gainers, Sun Pharma Rises on US Settlement
Hero MotoCorp emerged as the top gainer on the Nifty50, surging 4.95% to ₹4,462, after the company announced plans to accelerate its global expansion into Germany, France, Spain, and the UK in Q2 FY26. In the company’s FY25 annual report, Chairman Pawan Munjal highlighted Hero MotoCorp’s commitment to “Investing in the future—India and beyond” while nurturing startups through its “Hero for Startups” initiative, bolstering investor confidence.
Sun Pharma advanced 2.76% to ₹1,729 after the company announced a settlement with US-based Incyte Corporation regarding Leqselvi, a drug for severe hair loss. Both parties will seek dismissal of pending litigation in the US and mutually release claims, the company stated, supporting a positive outlook for Sun’s US business.
Other notable gainers included Bajaj Auto (+2.81%), Shriram Finance (+2.5%), and Apollo Hospitals (+1.8%), reflecting steady buying interest in auto, NBFC, and healthcare counters amid cautious optimism.
HCLTech Leads Losers After Q1 Earnings, Life Insurers Under Pressure
On the downside, HCL Technologies fell 3.26% to ₹1,567, marking the sharpest decline on the Nifty50 after its June quarter earnings failed to impress investors, triggering profit booking in the counter.
SBI Life (-1.5%) and HDFC Life (-0.90%) also ended lower as life insurance stocks remained under pressure amid sectoral rotation. Eternal slipped 1.37%, while Tata Steel edged down 0.71%, capping broader market gains.
Sectoral and Broader Market Moves
- Auto and Pharma led gains on positive corporate developments.
- IT and life insurers underperformed amid profit-taking and cautious positioning ahead of earnings.
- Broader markets outperformed benchmarks, with midcap and smallcap indices rising up to 0.7%.
Outlook
With the India-US bilateral trade talks underway in Washington and the Q1FY26 earnings season set to begin this week, markets are expected to see stock-specific volatility while remaining rangebound. Analysts anticipate the Nifty to consolidate between 25,000–25,300 in the near term, with defensive sectors like healthcare and select autos likely to remain in focus.
Bottom Line:
Hero MotoCorp’s global expansion plan and Sun Pharma’s US settlement boosted investor confidence, helping markets rebound despite IT and insurance sector pressures. As earnings season unfolds, stock-specific opportunities are likely to drive near-term action.
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