Stocks in Focus Today, July 16, 2026: IT, Auto and FMCG Stocks Lift Nifty on Thursday
HDFC Sky 2d ago·16 Jul 2026, 10:49 am
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Authored By HDFC SKY | Published at: Jul 16, 2026 04:19 PM IST
Mumbai, July 16: IT, auto and fast-moving consumer goods stocks rose Thursday, even as broader markets ended largely flat, underlining selective buying interest across the three sectors, rather than a broad-based market rally.
Information Technology stocks extended gains through Thursday’s session led by HCL Technologies (HCLTECH) and Wipro (WIPRO), underlining the sector’s recent bout of outperformance. Auto stocks rallied on strength in passenger vehicle stocks Maruti Suzuki (MARUTI) and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), along with a handful of auto component stocks.
FMCG stocks posted modest gains led by tobacco-to-FMCG major ITC and liquor stocks, but several FMCG staples heavyweights ended in the red Thursday. NSE Nifty IT index climbed 1.06 percent while Nifty Auto rose 0.61 percent and Nifty FMCG added 0.18 percent, with the rallies in all three sectors outperforming the benchmark Nifty 50 index.
HCL Technologies (HCLTECH): Rs 1,190.30, up 1.91% from its previous close of Rs 1,168
Wipro (WIPRO): Rs 177.58, up 1.68% from Rs 174.65
Infosys (INFY): Rs 1,088.30, up 1.11% from Rs 1,076.30
Tech Mahindra (TECHM): Rs 1,514.70, up 1.07% from Rs 1,498.70
Tata Consultancy Service s (TCS): Rs 2,211.40, up 1.01% from Rs 2,189.20
Maruti Suzuki (MARUTI): Rs 13,830, up 1.82% from Rs 13,583
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M): Rs 3,137, up 1.75% from Rs 3,082.90
Samvardhana Motherson International (MOTHERSON): Rs 144.24, up 1.50% from Rs 142.11
Sona BLW Precision Forgings (SONACOMS): Rs 678.90, up 1.45% from Rs 669.20
Eicher Motors (EICHERMOT): Rs 7,437, up 0.44% from Rs 7,404.50
ITC : Rs 279.15, up 0.90% from Rs 276.65
Radico Khaitan (RADICO): Rs 4,115, up 0.61% from Rs 4,090
United Spirits (UNITDSPR): Rs 1,381.70, up 0.60% from Rs 1,373.40
Godrej Consumer Products (GODREJCP): Rs 1,057.60, up 0.47% from Rs 1,052.70
Patanjali Foods (PATANJALI): Rs 349, up 0.32% from Rs 347.90
The Nifty IT index rose 1.06% to end at 28,834.60 against Wednesday’s close of 28,532.25. All five index heavyweights ended with gains, making IT stocks a broadly stronger sector Thursday. HCL Technologies was the top gainer among large-cap stocks in the pack, while Wipro and Infosys also rose sharply on strong volumes.
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