EBGNG and RICHA led 37 stocks hitting lower circuits on April 22, 2026, as SME, small-cap, and BE-series names showed sharp weakness. The move highlights broad-based selling pressure with 10% and 5% circuit filters triggered across multiple segments amid cautious market sentiment.
Market Context The lower-band cohort was dominated by stocks with 5% price bands, with two stocks (EBGNG, RICHA) hitting the stricter 10% circuit. Trading values were concentrated in a few names, while many illiquid SME/ST-series stocks saw minimal turnover despite circuit locks, suggesting selective liquidity stress rather than systemic pressure.
Lower Band Stocks – April 22, 2026
| Stock | Price (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Cr) | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBGNG | 374.10 | -10.00% | 8.00 | 30.61 | Lower Circuit (10%) |
| RICHA | 57.15 | -10.00% | 0.02 | 0.01 | Lower Circuit (10%) |
| SUNREST-RE | 0.35 | -12.50%* | 0.02 | 0.00 | Lower Band (5%) |
| GIRIRAJ | 171.00 | -5.00% | 0.01 | 0.03 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| TAC | 498.90 | -5.00% | 1.20 | 6.02 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| APSISAERO | 208.30 | -4.99% | 0.53 | 1.11 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| SUMIT | 55.65 | -4.99% | 0.29 | 0.16 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| WAAREEINDO | 488.20 | -4.99% | 0.13 | 0.62 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| NORBTEAEXP | 65.32 | -4.99% | 0.02 | 0.01 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| SNEHAA | 42.90 | -4.98% | 0.03 | 0.01 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| RMDRIP | 19.94 | -4.96% | 6.08 | 1.22 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| ELITECON | 41.20 | -4.96% | 2.70 | 1.11 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| SHIGAN | 63.20 | -4.96% | 0.06 | 0.04 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| HRHNEXT | 32.05 | -4.90% | 0.04 | 0.01 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| GSTL | 30.00 | -4.91% | 0.02 | 0.01 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| AGNI | 20.45 | -4.88% | 0.03 | 0.01 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| VCL | 1.58 | -4.82% | 0.71 | 0.01 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| SOFTTECH | 290.61 | -4.72% | 0.25 | 0.75 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| GAYAHWS | 2.43 | -4.71% | 3.50 | 0.09 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
| STUDIOLSD | 12.05 | -4.74% | 0.48 | 0.06 | Lower Circuit (5%) |
Note: SUNREST-RE shows -12.50% move within 5% band, likely reflecting adjusted price or corporate action; exact figure preserved from source data.
Key Facts
- EBGNG locked at lower circuit (-10%) at ₹374.10 with the highest traded value of ₹30.61 Cr among circuit-hit stocks.
- RICHA also hit the 10% lower circuit at ₹57.15, though with minimal liquidity (₹0.01 Cr value).
- TAC (SME series) declined 5% to ₹498.90 with ₹6.02 Cr turnover, indicating active repositioning in small-cap segments.
- 35 of 37 stocks carried a 5% price band; two stocks (EBGNG, RICHA) were under the stricter 10% circuit filter.
