{"id":159818,"date":"2026-07-20T13:23:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T07:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=159818"},"modified":"2026-07-20T13:23:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T07:53:22","slug":"3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Top Performing Nifty CPSE Stocks of 2026: NLC India, Power Grid Corporation and Coal India Lead the Index This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"meta-block\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<p style=\"border-left: 4px solid #1F4E79; background: #EBF3FB; padding: 10px 16px; font-style: italic;\"><em>3 top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026: NLC India up 18.3% YTD at Rs 296.00. Power Grid Corporation up 8.2%. Coal India up 7.9%. Data as of 20 July 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026 that deserve attention right now are NLC India, Power Grid Corporation and Coal India, which have moved up to 18.3 percent since the start of the year. Central Public Sector Enterprises had a steady 2026 on the back of government capex and disinvestment led interest, and a few names within the Nifty CPSE index clearly led the pack. While the wider Nifty CPSE basket produced mixed results, these names combined earnings delivery with powerful sector tailwinds.<\/p>\n<p>This article breaks down the top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026 with prices as of 20 July 2026, exact year to date returns calculated from 31 December 2025 closing prices, the reasons behind the rallies and the risks investors must weigh before buying.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-2026\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#3_Top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks_of_2026_at_a_Glance\" title=\"3 Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026 at a Glance\">3 Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026 at a Glance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#1_NLC_India_Leader_Among_Top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks\" title=\"1. NLC India: Leader Among Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks\">1. NLC India: Leader Among Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#2_Power_Grid_Corporation_A_Consistent_Outperformer_of_2026\" title=\"2. Power Grid Corporation: A Consistent Outperformer of 2026\">2. Power Grid Corporation: A Consistent Outperformer of 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#3_Coal_India_Completing_the_List_of_Top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks\" title=\"3. Coal India: Completing the List of Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks\">3. Coal India: Completing the List of Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#Why_These_Top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks_Rallied_in_2026\" title=\"Why These Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks Rallied in 2026\">Why These Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks Rallied in 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#Risks_of_Chasing_Top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks_Now\" title=\"Risks of Chasing Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks Now\">Risks of Chasing Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks Now<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#How_to_Spot_the_Next_Top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks\" title=\"How to Spot the Next Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks\">How to Spot the Next Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#FAQs_on_Top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks_of_2026\" title=\"FAQs on Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026\">FAQs on Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#Which_are_the_top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks_of_2026\" title=\"Which are the top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026?\">Which are the top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#How_much_has_NLC_India_share_price_gained_in_2026\" title=\"How much has NLC India share price gained in 2026?\">How much has NLC India share price gained in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#What_is_the_Nifty_CPSE_index\" title=\"What is the Nifty CPSE index?\">What is the Nifty CPSE index?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#Is_it_safe_to_buy_top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks_after_a_big_rally\" title=\"Is it safe to buy top performing Nifty CPSE stocks after a big rally?\">Is it safe to buy top performing Nifty CPSE stocks after a big rally?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#What_is_the_52_week_high_and_low_of_Power_Grid_Corporation\" title=\"What is the 52 week high and low of Power Grid Corporation?\">What is the 52 week high and low of Power Grid Corporation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#Why_did_Coal_India_perform_well_in_2026\" title=\"Why did Coal India perform well in 2026?\">Why did Coal India perform well in 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/3-nifty-cpse-top-performing-stocks-of-2026\/#Where_can_I_track_top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks_live\" title=\"Where can I track top performing Nifty CPSE stocks live?\">Where can I track top performing Nifty CPSE stocks live?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks_of_2026_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>3 Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026 at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below summarises the top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026 with their current market price, exact 2026 return and 52 week range as of 20 July 2026.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Company<\/th>\n<th>NSE Symbol<\/th>\n<th>CMP (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>2026 Return<\/th>\n<th>52W High (Rs)<\/th>\n<th>52W Low (Rs)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/nlcindia\/nlc-india-ltd-share-price-today\">NLC India<\/a><\/td>\n<td>NLCINDIA<\/td>\n<td>296.00<\/td>\n<td>18.3%<\/td>\n<td>387.80<\/td>\n<td>222.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/powergrid\/power-grid-corporation-of-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Power Grid Corporation<\/a><\/td>\n<td>POWERGRID<\/td>\n<td>286.20<\/td>\n<td>8.2%<\/td>\n<td>324.95<\/td>\n<td>250.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/stocks\/coalindia\/coal-india-ltd-share-price-today\">Coal India<\/a><\/td>\n<td>COALINDIA<\/td>\n<td>430.50<\/td>\n<td>7.9%<\/td>\n<td>491.25<\/td>\n<td>368.65<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_NLC_India_Leader_Among_Top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks\"><\/span><strong>1. NLC India: Leader Among Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>NLC India has gained 18.3 percent in 2026 so far, moving from a closing price of Rs 250.22 at the end of December 2025 to Rs 296.00 as of 20 July 2026. The stock has a 52 week range of Rs 222.00 to Rs 387.80, which means it trades about 33 percent above its 52 week low and roughly 24 percent below its 52 week high.<\/p>\n<p>On the fundamental side, a sharp re rating in lignite mining and thermal power generation as government focus on domestic coal and lignite output intensified. Investors tracking this name should follow quarterly results closely to judge whether the momentum can sustain.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Power_Grid_Corporation_A_Consistent_Outperformer_of_2026\"><\/span><strong>2. Power Grid Corporation: A Consistent Outperformer of 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Power Grid Corporation has gained 8.2 percent in 2026 so far, moving from a closing price of Rs 264.60 at the end of December 2025 to Rs 286.20 as of 20 July 2026. The stock has a 52 week range of Rs 250.00 to Rs 324.95, which means it trades about 14 percent above its 52 week low and roughly 12 percent below its 52 week high.<\/p>\n<p>On the fundamental side, steady transmission capex additions and a stable regulated return model kept the utility in demand. That mix of performance and visibility is exactly why the stock features among the top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Coal_India_Completing_the_List_of_Top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks\"><\/span><strong>3. Coal India: Completing the List of Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Coal India has gained 7.9 percent in 2026 so far, moving from a closing price of Rs 399.00 at the end of December 2025 to Rs 430.50 as of 20 July 2026. The stock has a 52 week range of Rs 368.65 to Rs 491.25, which means it trades about 17 percent above its 52 week low and roughly 12 percent below its 52 week high.<\/p>\n<p>On the fundamental side, record production volumes and strong dividend payouts supported the PSU coal major. Investors tracking this name should follow quarterly results closely to judge whether the momentum can sustain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/sebi-registered-investment-advisor-india\"><strong>Talk to a SEBI-Registered Investment Advisor at Univest<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_These_Top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks_Rallied_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>Why These Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks Rallied in 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two common threads run through these top performing Nifty CPSE stocks. First, each name delivered earnings or order book growth that stood out within the index, giving investors visibility in an otherwise choppy market. Second, each rode a structural theme with a long runway rather than a one off news spike.<\/p>\n<p>Policy support amplified the moves. Government spending on infrastructure, capital markets reforms, Make in India manufacturing and the electric mobility transition created multi year demand for the businesses behind the top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of this year.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_Chasing_Top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks_Now\"><\/span><strong>Risks of Chasing Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks Now<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Valuation is the biggest risk in top performing Nifty CPSE stocks after a strong run. Winners attract momentum money, and any earnings miss or slowdown in order inflows can trigger sharp corrections from elevated levels.<\/p>\n<p>Liquidity and volatility also matter. Stocks that rise fast can fall just as fast when sentiment turns, and exit doors narrow quickly in weaker names. Keeping a stop loss discipline and reviewing the thesis every quarter protects capital far better than hope.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Spot_the_Next_Top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks\"><\/span><strong>How to Spot the Next Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Screening for the next set of top performing Nifty CPSE stocks starts with earnings growth. Look for companies where profits are compounding faster than the sector, order books are expanding and return ratios are improving year after year.<\/p>\n<p>Next, respect valuations and balance sheets. Reasonable debt, honest management and a price that has not already discounted a decade of growth give future top performing Nifty CPSE stocks room to run. A disciplined checklist beats chasing price charts.<\/p>\n<p>A quick note on method. All 2026 returns in this article are calculated from the official closing prices of 31 December 2025 to the market price on 20 July 2026, and index membership is taken as per the latest available NSE composition. A multibagger is a stock that has delivered more than 100 percent returns over the period, while outperformers are names that have beaten the broader market without doubling yet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"><em>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/in\/app\/univest-stock-market-advisory\/id1585931769\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest iOS App<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.univest.app\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Univest Android App<\/a> to track NLC India, Power Grid Corporation and Coal India live and get research backed stock ideas.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NLC India, Power Grid Corporation and Coal India stand out among the top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026, with gains of up to 18.3 percent in a year that has been choppy for the broader market. Their moves were built on earnings delivery and durable themes rather than pure speculation.<\/p>\n<p>Investors hunting for the best stocks to buy from this list should study fundamentals, diversify across themes and consult a SEBI registered investment advisor before taking fresh positions in these top performing Nifty CPSE stocks.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #CC0000; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;\"><strong style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks_of_2026\"><\/span><strong>FAQs on Top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_are_the_top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks_of_2026\"><\/span><strong>Which are the top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026 covered in this article are NLC India, Power Grid Corporation and Coal India, with year to date gains of 18.3 percent, 8.2 percent and 7.9 percent respectively as of 20 July 2026. All returns are calculated from the closing prices of 31 December 2025.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_has_NLC_India_share_price_gained_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>How much has NLC India share price gained in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> NLC India share price has moved 18.3 percent in 2026 so far, from Rs 250.22 at the end of December 2025 to Rs 296.00 as of 20 July 2026. The stock has a 52 week high of Rs 387.80 and a 52 week low of Rs 222.00.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Nifty_CPSE_index\"><\/span><strong>What is the Nifty CPSE index?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The Nifty CPSE index is an NSE index that tracks a defined basket of listed companies and is widely used to benchmark that segment of the Indian stock market. Investors follow the index and its top constituents to understand where wealth is being created within the segment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_buy_top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks_after_a_big_rally\"><\/span><strong>Is it safe to buy top performing Nifty CPSE stocks after a big rally?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Buying top performing Nifty CPSE stocks after a steep rally carries valuation risk, as winners often trade at a premium to their history and peers. Investors should evaluate earnings growth, order books and valuations carefully, stagger their entries and consult a SEBI registered investment advisor before investing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_52_week_high_and_low_of_Power_Grid_Corporation\"><\/span><strong>What is the 52 week high and low of Power Grid Corporation?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Power Grid Corporation has a 52 week high of Rs 324.95 and a 52 week low of Rs 250.00. The stock trades at Rs 286.20 as of 20 July 2026 after moving 8.2 percent so far in 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_did_Coal_India_perform_well_in_2026\"><\/span><strong>Why did Coal India perform well in 2026?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Coal India gained 7.9 percent in 2026 as record production volumes and strong dividend payouts supported the PSU coal major. The stock trades at Rs 430.50 as of 20 July 2026 within a 52 week range of Rs 368.65 to Rs 491.25.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_track_top_performing_Nifty_CPSE_stocks_live\"><\/span><strong>Where can I track top performing Nifty CPSE stocks live?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> You can track top performing Nifty CPSE stocks live on the Univest app and website, which provide real time prices, charts, fundamentals and research backed trade ideas from SEBI registered research analysts. The NSE and BSE websites also publish official price data for all listed stocks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Which are the top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The top performing Nifty CPSE stocks of 2026 covered in this article are NLC India, Power Grid Corporation and Coal India, with year to date gains of 18.3 percent, 8.2 percent and 7.9 percent respectively as of 20 July 2026. All returns are calculated from the closing prices of 31 December 2025.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much has NLC India share price gained in 2026?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"NLC India share price has moved 18.3 percent in 2026 so far, from Rs 250.22 at the end of December 2025 to Rs 296.00 as of 20 July 2026. 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