The Indian stock market ended the week on a positive note on May 17th, with the Nifty 50 index closing at 22,502, up 0.44% on the day. The BSE Sensex also climbed 342 points to end at 74,005. Trading was range-bound, with the Nifty moving between 22,345.65 and 22,502.15, while the Sensex fluctuated between 73,459.80 and 74,070.84.

As the market wrapped up a volatile week with small & mid-caps shining, here’s a look at the Nifty 50  top 10 gainers that stood out with their strong performances, according to data from NSE India. Let’s delve into the performance of these leading stocks.

Top Gainers: NSE India

Nestle India Ltd

The renowned food and beverage company emerged as the top performer with a 2.23% gain. The stock opened at Rs 2464 and reached a high of Rs 2518.75, with a low of Rs 2459.8. The last traded price (LTP) stood at Rs 2500, indicating a substantial increase from the previous day’s close of Rs 2445.5.

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd, 

The leading power transmission company recorded a 0.91% increase. The stock opened at Rs 315.85 and touched a high of Rs 318.25, with a low of Rs 315. The LTP was Rs 316, marking a rise from the previous day’s close of Rs 313.15, on a substantial trading volume of 1,506,930 shares.

Tata Motors Ltd

The prominent automotive manufacturer witnessed a 0.88% gain. The stock opened at Rs 950 and reached a high of Rs 958, with a low of Rs 947. The LTP stood at Rs 954, an increase from the previous day’s close of Rs 945.7, with a significant trading volume of 1,930,324 shares.

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd

A leading port operator saw a 0.7% rise. The stock opened at Rs 1342 and touched a high of Rs 1345.2, with a low of Rs 1335.1. The LTP was Rs 1345, up from the previous day’s close of Rs 1335.7, on a trading volume of 192,526 shares.

Hindalco Industries Ltd

Hindalco gained 0.66%. The stock opened at Rs 662 and reached a high of Rs 662.9, with a low of Rs 657.5. The LTP stood at Rs 659.8, an increase from the previous day’s close of Rs 655.45, on a trading volume of 467,849 shares.

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd

ONGC rose 0.54%. The stock opened at Rs 280.3 and touched a high of Rs 281.7, with a low of Rs 278.45. The LTP was Rs 278.95, higher than the previous day’s close of Rs 277.45, on a substantial trading volume of 2,010,993 shares.

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd

TCS gained 0.5%. The stock opened at Rs 3847 and reached a high of Rs 3861.9, with a low of Rs 3840. The LTP stood at Rs 3853.35, an increase from the previous day’s close of Rs 3834.1, on a trading volume of 91,066 shares.

Grasim Industries Ltd

GRASIM  rose 0.5%. The stock opened at Rs 2444 and touched a high of Rs 2448.5, with a low of Rs 2424.35. The LTP was Rs 2435.75, higher than the previous day’s close of Rs 2423.65, on a trading volume of 47,519 shares.

Larsen & Toubro Ltd

LT gained 0.49%. The stock opened at Rs 3452 and reached a high of Rs 3468, with a low of Rs 3445.8. The LTP stood at Rs 3467.5, an increase from the previous day’s close of Rs 3450.75, on a trading volume of 141,462 shares.

Britannia Industries Ltd

BRITANNIA saw a 0.46% rise. The stock opened at Rs 5090.15 and touched a high of Rs 5114.75, with a low of Rs 5040.1. The LTP was Rs 5109.95, higher than the previous day’s close of Rs 5086.85, on a trading volume of 12,240 shares.