Stocks in News Today (17 September 2026): HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD +4.85%, Gap Ups, Gap Downs and Volatile Counters
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Stocks to watch on 17 September 2026: the biggest large-cap gainers and losers, gap-up and gap-down openings, and the most volatile counters of the session with live prices.
Quick summary
Top gainer
HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD
+4.85%
Top loser
OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORP.
-1.99%
Shares in focus on 17 September 2026
The moves below are read from live exchange board data as of 03:00 pm IST across our tracked large-cap universe.
Biggest gainers
| Stock | Sector | Price (₹) | Change | % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD | Financials | 557.20 | +27.00 | +4.85% |
| SBI LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD | Financials | 1,761.00 | +63.10 | +3.58% |
| DR. REDDY S LABORATORIES | Pharma | 1,171.90 | +31.90 | +2.72% |
| TATA STEEL LIMITED | Metal | 187.54 | +4.54 | +2.42% |
| HERO MOTOCORP LIMITED | Auto | 5,329.50 | +94.50 | +1.77% |
| MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD. | Auto | 12,379.00 | +213.00 | +1.72% |
| DIVI S LABORATORIES LTD | Pharma | 9,311.50 | +153.50 | +1.65% |
| CIPLA LTD | Pharma | 1,379.40 | +21.40 | +1.55% |
Biggest losers
| Stock | Sector | Price (₹) | Change | % change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORP. | Energy | 232.18 | -4.62 | -1.99% |
| TITAN COMPANY LIMITED | Consumer | 4,852.50 | -56.00 | -1.15% |
| HDFC BANK LTD | Financials | 714.30 | -7.20 | -1.01% |
| BAJAJ AUTO LIMITED | Auto | 11,484.00 | -109.00 | -0.95% |
| COAL INDIA LTD | Energy | 418.65 | -3.60 | -0.86% |
| GRASIM INDUSTRIES LTD | Materials | 3,164.50 | -22.50 | -0.71% |
| NESTLE INDIA LIMITED | FMCG | 1,375.40 | -9.10 | -0.66% |
| ICICI BANK LTD. | Financials | 1,350.00 | -8.80 | -0.65% |
Gap-up openings
| Stock | Gap % | Gap filled? | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORP. | +1.26% | Yes | -1.99% |
| TITAN COMPANY LIMITED | +0.88% | Yes | -1.15% |
| GRASIM INDUSTRIES LTD | +0.81% | Yes | -0.71% |
| BAJAJ AUTO LIMITED | +0.73% | Yes | -0.95% |
| NESTLE INDIA LIMITED | +0.66% | Yes | -0.66% |
| COAL INDIA LTD | +0.59% | Yes | -0.86% |
Gap-down openings
| Stock | Gap % | Gap filled? | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD | -4.36% | Yes | +4.85% |
| SBI LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD | -3.86% | Yes | +3.58% |
| DR. REDDY S LABORATORIES | -2.72% | Yes | +2.72% |
| TATA STEEL LIMITED | -2.42% | Yes | +2.42% |
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERV LT | -2.31% | Yes | +1.51% |
| MARUTI SUZUKI INDIA LTD. | -1.73% | Yes | +1.72% |
Most volatile counters (day range as % of price)
| Stock | Day range % | % change |
|---|---|---|
| HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD | 5.56% | +4.85% |
| SBI LIFE INSURANCE CO LTD | 4.66% | +3.58% |
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERV LT | 4.55% | +1.51% |
| DR. REDDY S LABORATORIES | 4.25% | +2.72% |
| TATA STEEL LIMITED | 3.53% | +2.42% |
| INDUSIND BANK LIMITED | 2.67% | +0.83% |
How to trade a news-driven move
A stock in the news needs volume confirmation: a gap without above-average volume tends to fill within the session, while a gap with heavy volume that holds its opening range usually continues. Before acting, check whether the trigger changes earnings power — an order win, a margin guidance change or a results beat — or whether it is a one-off event already in the price. Position size around the day's range, not around the headline.
Key takeaways
- Top gainer: HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD (+4.85%) — higher at the time of writing
- Top loser: OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORP. (-1.99%) — lower at the time of writing
About this report
Every figure on this page is read from a primary source at the timestamp shown — exchange boards for equities and indices, the exchange bid book for IPOs, published association rates for bullion, and consolidated exchange quotes for crypto — with no estimation or third-party commentary. Historical fields such as trailing returns and 52-week extremes are computed on the adjusted daily series so splits and bonuses do not create false gaps. A timestamp outside market hours reflects the last traded or last published value, not a live tick.
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Sources
- NSE India equity board data via our exchange data feed
- TrendRipperX stocks in news
“This report is generated automatically from live exchange and official association data at the time stamped above. Prices move continuously — verify on the source before acting. Nothing here is investment advice.”
Frequently asked questions
Why is stocks in News Today (17 September 2026): HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD +4.85%, Gap Ups, Gap Downs and Volatile Counters making headlines?
Stocks to watch on 17 September 2026: the biggest large-cap gainers and losers, gap-up and gap-down openings, and the most volatile counters of the session with live prices.
What is happening with shares in focus on 17 September 2026?
The moves below are read from live exchange board data as of 03:00 pm IST across our tracked large-cap universe.
How to trade a news-driven move?
A stock in the news needs volume confirmation: a gap without above-average volume tends to fill within the session, while a gap with heavy volume that holds its opening range usually continues.
What does key takeaways mean for investors?
Top gainer: HDFC LIFE INS CO LTD (+4.85%) — higher at the time of writing. Top loser: OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORP. (-1.99%) — lower at the time of writing.
What are the key points on about this report?
Every figure on this page is read from a primary source at the timestamp shown — exchange boards for equities and indices, the exchange bid book for IPOs, published association rates for bullion, and consolidated exchange quotes for crypto — with no estimation or third-party commentary.
How significant is related live pages?
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