Top 10 firms’ m-cap: 5 of top-10 companies add Rs 60,676 crore in value, SBI and HDFC Bank lead gains
Sunday, 17 August 2025 () During a holiday-shortened week, five of the top ten most valued companies experienced a surge in market capitalization, totaling Rs 60,675.94 crore, driven by positive market sentiment. SBI and HDFC Bank emerged as the frontrunners, while Reliance Industries maintained its position as the most valued firm. Conversely, LIC and Bajaj Finance witnessed a decline in their valuations.
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