March 13, 2026 – Indian equity benchmarks staged a modest recovery in volatile trade on Thursday, with the Nifty 50 clawing back above 23,800 levels and the Sensex gaining around 400 points near 79,400 in intraday moves, supported by bargain hunting in defensive FMCG and telecom names. Persistent FII outflows eased slightly while DIIs continued steady absorption, providing a cushion amid ongoing geopolitical oil concerns and broader caution ahead of macro data releases.
Amid the choppy session, select Nifty constituents emerged as notable gainers, led by consumer staples players posting resilient performance on improved volumes, reflecting investor preference for relatively stable earnings in a risk-off environment.
Here are the top Nifty gainers from the session (sorted by % change):
- TATACONSUM (Tata Consumer Products): LTP ₹1084.6, +2.53%, Volume 21.68 lakh shares, Value ₹2,339 Cr
- HINDUNILVR (Hindustan Unilever): LTP ₹2156.5, +0.92%, Volume 19.80 lakh shares, Value ₹4,291 Cr
- BHARTIARTL (Bharti Airtel): LTP ₹1802.7, +0.08%, Volume 79.18 lakh shares, Value ₹14,289 Cr
Key highlights:
- Tata Consumer Products led the pack with a strong 2.53% gain to ₹1,084.6, supported by robust trading volume of over 21 lakh shares and turnover exceeding ₹2,339 crore, as investors rotated into staples amid rural demand stabilization signals and steady tea/coffee segment performance.
- Hindustan Unilever advanced 0.92% to ₹2,156.5 on healthy volume of nearly 20 lakh shares worth ₹4,291 crore, reflecting continued defensive appeal in FMCG amid margin tailwinds from moderating input costs.
- Bharti Airtel edged higher by 0.08% to ₹1,802.7, backed by the session's highest traded value among the trio at over ₹14,289 crore on massive 79 lakh share volume, underscoring telecom sector resilience despite competitive tariff pressures.
