Nifty, BSE 100 Stocks Jump Amid Market Crash: Top Gainers

A Brutal Monday: Indian Markets Wipe Out ₹20 Lakh Crore

In one of the most volatile trading sessions of the year, the Indian stock market experienced a massive collapse on Monday, April 7, amid growing global economic uncertainty and weak cues from US markets.

Sensex plunged by over 2200 points to close at 73,100
Nifty 50 sank below the 22,200 mark
Investor wealth eroded by an estimated ₹20 lakh crore

Despite this sharp downturn, a few resilient stocks from NSE Nifty 100 and BSE 100 defied the market trend and posted notable gains.

Why Did the Market Crash Today?

Key Factors Behind the Fall

Weak Wall Street performance last Friday dragged Asian and European indices.
Rising global recession fears triggered massive selloffs.
Geopolitical tensions and trade conflicts added to investor anxiety.
FII (Foreign Institutional Investors) pulled out significant capital from Indian equities.

Nifty 100 Stocks That Gained Despite the Crash

Even as the broader market bled red, some large-cap stocks showed unexpected strength:

Top Gainers on NSE Nifty 100

Siemens

Closed at ₹2832, up 15.59%
Benefited from its ex-demerger status and strong institutional buying.

Britannia Industries

Closed at ₹5060, up 0.73%
FMCG stocks offered defensive play during market volatility.

Ambuja Cements

Closed at ₹532, up 0.72%
Cement sector showed resilience amid infrastructure push expectations.

Godrej Consumer Products

Closed at ₹1162.10, up 0.48%
Demand for personal care products remained stable.

Hindustan Unilever (HUL)

Closed at ₹2250, up 0.24%
One of the only green stocks on Sensex today.

BSE 100: Resilient Stocks on a Bleeding Board

Top Gainers on BSE 100

Siemens

Ended at ₹2814.65, up 9.48%

Britannia Industries

Closed at ₹5056.05, up 0.62%

Hindustan Unilever (HUL)

Closed at ₹2250.15, up 0.25%

Godrej Consumer Products

Closed at ₹1159.45, up 0.20%

These performances suggest that consumer goods, cement, and industrial segments can be safer bets during bearish periods.

Expert View: What Should Investors Do?

"This market correction is a reaction to macroeconomic fears, not fundamentals. Defensive sectors like FMCG and select industrials may continue to outperform if uncertainty persists,"
said Rajesh Tandon, Senior Equity Analyst, Axis Securities.

Investors are advised to stay cautious, avoid panic selling, and review their portfolio allocations with a long-term perspective.

Final Word: Not All Red in the Sea of Blood

While today’s session has been a rough ride for Indian equities, the outperformance of select Nifty 100 and BSE 100 stocks shows there’s always opportunity in adversity. Defensive sectors, solid fundamentals, and corporate announcements (like demergers) can still lift investor sentiment, even during a global downturn.