The Indian stock market delivered a mixed performance on July 13, 2026, with benchmark indices ending the session almost unchanged as investors remained cautious. The S&P BSE SENSEX closed marginally higher at 77,616.40, gaining 0.06%, while the NIFTY 50 slipped 0.05% to finish at 24,195.75. The overall market sentiment remained selective, with buying interest concentrated in a few green energy and battery-related stocks, while profit booking weighed on several large-cap companies.
Among the top performers in the green energy and mobility segment, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility attracted strong investor interest. The stock gained more than 2%, closing at Rs 907.70 on the BSE and Rs 908.90 on the NSE. Kabra Extrusion emerged as the biggest gainer in the sector, recording an impressive rise of nearly 8.8% during the trading session.
Renewable energy companies also witnessed moderate buying. Adani Green Energy advanced about 0.63%, while Borosil Renewables climbed around 1.05%. NTPC Green Energy and Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) also ended the day with modest gains of less than 1%, indicating continued investor confidence in selected energy companies. Praj Industries and Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy also remained in positive territory, posting small gains by the close of trading.
On the downside, several green energy stocks came under selling pressure. Insolation Energy was among the biggest losers of the day, falling 2.76% on the BSE to Rs 121.40, while the stock declined nearly 4% on the NSE. EKI Energy Services also witnessed heavy selling, losing around 3.5% during the session.
Large-cap companies experienced mild weakness as investors booked profits. Reliance Industries declined 0.91% to Rs 1,296.95, while Larsen & Toubro (L&T) slipped around 0.50%. Tata Power also ended lower, falling 0.73%, and Olectra Greentech dropped about 1.06%.
JSW Energy displayed mixed performance across exchanges, registering a slight gain on the BSE but ending marginally lower on the NSE. Other companies, including GAIL, Exide Industries, and the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) also closed with losses of less than 1%. Inox Wind declined 1.50% to Rs 81.19, while Websol Energy also finished in negative territory.
Overall, the trading session reflected a cautious investment approach, with investors showing preference for selected battery, mobility, and renewable energy stocks while reducing exposure to some conventional power and large-cap companies amid subdued market sentiment.
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