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Strong rally in the stock market: Market cap of 9 out of top 10 companies increased by ₹2.51 lakh crore, Bajaj Finance was at the forefront.
Samira Vishwas | August 2, 2026 10:24 PM CST

Last week, the stock market witnessed a spectacular rally, directly impacting the market capitalization of the country’s most valuable companies. Amid the positive trend in the stock market, nine of the top 10 companies collectively saw a massive increase of ₹2,51,042.82 crore (₹2.51 lakh crore) in their market cap. During this impressive rally, Bajaj Finance, a leading non-banking financial company (NBFC), emerged as the biggest gainer in market cap.

Bajaj Finance wins, Tata and Reliance also gain.

Investor buying fueled the market during the week under review. Shares of nine companies in the top 10 companies saw strong buying, leading to a significant jump in their market valuations. This financial gain was driven by the country’s largest industrial houses and financial institutions. Bajaj Finance Limited made the most money for investors this week, leading to the highest market cap gain. Additionally, major companies like the Tata Group and Reliance Industries also benefited significantly from this rally, leading to a significant increase in their combined capitalization.

Only One Major Company Suffered a Loss

While investors in the country’s top nine companies remained happy and saw a significant increase in their wealth, amidst this positive trend, one of the country’s most valuable companies suffered a loss. In this exclusive list of the top 10 companies, only one major company saw its market cap decline on a weekly basis. However, the remaining nine companies’ strong performance completely offset the impact of this minor loss, maintaining a centrifugal positive trend overall.

The Significance of the Stock Market Rise

Experts believe that this impressive rally in the market was driven by improving global cues and domestic investor confidence. The buying spree in shares of major financial companies like Bajaj Finance indicates that the fundamentals of the country’s financial and corporate sectors remain strong. This market movement may bring even bigger opportunities for investors in the coming days, provided global market data and economic policies remain positive.


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