Why These Stocks Are Rising and Falling Today: BANDHANBNK, BSOFT & FIRSTCRY Gain; RBLBANK, GESHIP, & STLTECH Decline

Indian equities were trading higher on Tuesday, October 13, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.56% to 22,489 around 9:38 AM, recovering from Monday’s decline. Selective buying in heavyweight stocks supported the rebound, although Brent crude oil touching $105 per barrel, elevated inflation and global uncertainty continued to weigh on sentiment.

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold equities worth approximately ₹1,708 crore on Friday, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) purchased equities worth around ₹3,045 crore, providing support to the market. HCL Technologies remained in focus following its Q2 results, while investors closely monitored crude oil prices, the rupee and corporate earnings for further direction.

Amidst this backdrop, here are the top gainers and losers in the Nifty 500 index.

Top Gainers for October 13: BANDHANBNK, BSOFT & FIRSTCRY Gain Up to 7.4%

Bandhan Bank Ltd Price Jumps 7.4%

Bandhan Bank Ltd is among the top gainers in the Nifty 500 today and is trading at ₹169.15 at 9:38 am, gaining 7.4% from its previous close on NSE. According to media reports, Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company and First Abu Dhabi Bank were amog the parties exploring a potential investment in Bandhan Financial Services. The discussions are at early stage, with no confirmed transactions.

Trading volumes stood at 2.2 crore shares, compared with the 30-day average volume of 1.3 crore shares.

Birlasoft Ltd Share Price Rises Over 4.6%

Birlasoft Ltd is witnessing strong buying interest, with the stock gaining 4.6% to ₹285.30 on Tuesday, October 13, at 9.38 am. The stock’s gains comes after the company was named an OpenAI Select Partner on October-8, strengthening its focus on enterprise AI Solutions across industries. The move may also reflect a rebound after the previous session’s sharp decline.

Trading volumes stood at 39.7 lakh shares, compared with the 30-day average volume of 16.9 lakh shares.

Brainbees Solutions Ltd Company gains 3.9%

At 9:38 am, the Brainbees Solutions Ltd share price was trading at ₹175.80, up by 3.9% from its previous close on the NSE, amid media reports that its subsidiary, Swara Baby Products, has received SEBI approval for ₹1,000 crore IPO. According to media reports th proposed issue includes a ₹500 crore offer for sale and ₹500 crore fresh issue, with Firstcry’s parent, Brainbee Solutions, planning to sell shares worth up to ₹300 crore. The development has drawn investor attention.

Trading volumes stood at 12.7 lakh shares, compared with the 30-day average volume of 30.06 lakh  shares.

Top Losers for October 13: RBLBANK, GESHIP, & STLTECH Fall Up to 6.3%

RBL Bank Ltd Share Price Falls 6.3%

At 9:38 am, the RBL bank share price was trading at ₹391.30, down 6.3% from its previous close on the NSE, despite reporting 170% YoY rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to 481 crore. RBL Bank's credit cost surged 53% YoY and 29% QoQ to ₹771 crore in Q2 FY27, indicating higher provisioning pressure. Operating expenses rose 7% QoQ to ₹1,812 crore, while the provision coverage ratio, excluding technical write-offs, declined to 71.47% from 75.92% a year ago. Additionally, capital adequacy fell to 30.1% from 33.3% in the previous quarter, raising concerns despite strong profit growth. 

Trading volumes stood at 1.5 crore shares, compared with the 30-day average volume of 44.5 lakh shares.

Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd Share Price Declines 5.0%

Great Eastern Shipping Company Ltd. shares saw selling pressure on Tuesday, October 133 with the stock trading at ₹1,472.60 around 9:38 am, dropping 5.0% during morning trade amid possible profit booking following recent gains, espite the company’s ongoing ₹9000 crore share buyback at a maximum price of ₹1,530 per share.

Trading volumes stood at 5.2 lakh shares, compared with the 30-day average volume of 9.1 lakh shares.

Sterlite Technologies Ltd Share Price Drops 5.0%

Sterlite Technologies Ltd share faced selling pressure on Tuesday, October 13, and was trading at ₹963.45, down 5.0% from its previous close on the NSE as investors aggressively lock in profits following an 882% year-to-date surge, yet the company's long-term growth story remains highly intact with Nomura Nomura recently issuing a strong 'Buy' rating and a bullish target price of ₹1,350.

Trading volumes stood at 17.9 lakh shares, compared with the 30-day average volume of 19.7 lakh shares.