SBI, Tata Steel among top Nifty gainers of 2026 so far. How many do you own?

Mar 08, 2026, 10:18:12 AM IST

Markets have had a turbulent start to CY2026, with global and sector-specific developments weighing on sentiment. An escalating conflict in the Middle East, now entering its eighth day, has added to uncertainty, while technology stocks have also faced pressure amid concerns triggered by advances in AI models such as Claude. Against this backdrop, the Nifty 50 has slipped nearly 3% over the past week. However, here are 10 outliers that have gained since the beginning of the year.

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The stock is the top gainer on the Nifty so far in 2026, surging 22% since the beginning of the year.
State Bank of India is the country’s largest public sector lender, offering a wide range of banking and financial services.

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Shares of Tata Steel have climbed 18% year-to-date, making it one of the strongest performers on the index.
The company is one of India’s largest steel producers with operations across several global markets.

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ONGC has gained 16% so far in 2026, placing it among the top performers on the benchmark index.
The company is India’s largest oil and gas exploration and production firm.

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NTPC stock has risen 16% since the start of the year.
It is India’s largest power generation company with a diversified portfolio of energy assets.

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Power Grid shares have advanced 13% year-to-date.
The company operates India’s largest electricity transmission network.

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Bharat Electronics' share price has gained 11% in 2026 so far.
It is a leading defence electronics company supplying advanced systems primarily to the Indian armed forces.

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Shares of Apollo Hospitals have climbed 11% since the beginning of the year.
The company runs one of India’s largest private healthcare and hospital networks.

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Eicher Motors stock has risen 10% in CY26YTD.
The company is best known for manufacturing Royal Enfield motorcycles.

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Axis Bank shares have gained 9% so far this year.
It is one of India’s largest private-sector banks, offering retail, corporate, and investment banking services.

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JSW Steel has advanced 9% since the start of 2026.
The company is among India’s leading integrated steel manufacturers.
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