Top Gainers and Losers on July 16: Patanjali Foods, Thermax, Swan Energy, Gland Pharma, NLC among top gainers today

Market Snapshot

On July 16, 2025, Indian benchmark indices traded flat: Nifty 50 closed at 25,212 (+0.06%) and Sensex at 82,634 (+0.08%), buoyed by PSU banks and IT stocks, while metal counters came under pressure on U.S. inflation fears and trade tensions 

Top Gainers

1. Patanjali Foods (↑ ~6% to ₹1,860)

• Why the surge: As markets anticipated a bonus-share resolution in tomorrow’s board meeting, shares rallied ~8% over two days, trading at ₹1,813 on BSE ahead of session close 

• Analyst view: “Bonus shares can unlock latent value and boost liquidity,” says Deepak Mehta, senior analyst at Veritas Securities, adding, “Promoter stake at ~69%, institutional interest rising – positive for momentum.”

2. Thermax (↑ ~5–6%, around ₹3,660)

• Stock rally: Engineering major outperformed, jumping ~4.96–6.2% intraday, touching ~₹3,680 on strong volume 

• Technical backdrop: Bullish crossovers on 20- and 50-day moving averages triggered fresh inflows .

• Sector analysis: “Thermax’s clean‑energy order pipeline and robust Q1 guidance make it a standout in capital‑goods," notes Anjali Rao of Catalyst Research.

3. Swan Energy (large volume interest)

• Despite not featuring in top %-gainer lists, Swan Energy ranked among the day’s highest traded by value (₹1,620 crore on NSE) —pointing to heavy institutional accumulation.

4. Gland Pharma _(↑ ~4%) & NLC India (↑ ~3.5–4%)

• Gland Pharma and NLC India topped the Nifty Midcap 150 gainers list, rising ~3.9–4% amid sector rotation into healthcare and energy 

Top Losers

Midcap pressure was seen in consumer discretionary names:

• Page Industries dropped ~–3.7%

• Ola Electric declined ~–4.5%

• PB Fintech down ~–2.6%
  These stocks led the Midcap 150 losers amid profit‑booking 

Broader Market Context

• Global headwinds: U.S. inflation data and President Trump’s threat of 200% tariffs on pharma weighed on sentiment .

• Sector rotation: Gains in PSU Bank (+1.8%), Media (+1.1%), IT (+0.6%) and Realty (+0.5%) indices offset weakness in Metal (–0.5%) 

• Volatility remains low, with Nifty and Sensex recovering early losses to close modestly positive .

Analyst Quotes

“Patanjali Foods is drawing speculative interest ahead of the bonus announcement; liquidity and volume indicators suggest strong investor confidence.” — Deepak Mehta, Veritas Securities (Equity Analyst)

“Thermax’s earnings profile, combined with renewed investor focus on sustainability, is fueling momentum—watch for confirmation of a breakout if Rs 3,700 is breached.” — Anjali Rao, Catalyst Research

Verdict for Investors

Short‑term buyers may lean into catalysts like bonus‑awaiting Patanjali and clean‑energy plays in Thermax. Mid‑caps offering structural growth (Gland, NLC, Swan) present opportunities—keep a diversified watchlist. Caution advised on consumer discretionary amid profit‑booking. Overall, the day’s flat indices mask underlying stock‑specific activity, with focused trades likely more fruitful.