Indian equity markets extended their positive momentum on March 18, 2026, with over 40 stocks scaling fresh 52-week highs amid broad-based buying, especially in the IT and Auto sectors, as the Nifty 50 climbed nearly 1% to close at 23,812.90.
The list of stocks making new 52-week highs was dominated by a mix of mid and small-cap names, reflecting strong investor interest across segments.
Top Stocks by LTP (Selected Notable 52-Week Highs):
| Security Name | LTP | 52W High | Prev 52W High | Prev Date | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JINDALPOLY | 986.55 | 992.95 | 972.00 | 17 Mar 2026 | B |
| WHEELS | 976.00 | 993.95 | 979.25 | 23 Oct 2025 | B |
| BRRL | 857.30 | 857.30 | 855.00 | 16 Mar 2026 | MT |
| SALSAIN | 484.85 | 484.85 | 461.80 | 17 Mar 2026 | XT |
| KSHINTL | 421.00 | 423.65 | 419.90 | 11 Mar 2026 | B |
| FUNDVISER | 343.00 | 343.00 | 329.00 | 17 Mar 2026 | XT |
| SIZEMASTER | 295.50 | 295.50 | 294.00 | 17 Mar 2026 | XT |
| HRS | 270.00 | 273.50 | 262.90 | 17 Mar 2026 | MT |
| AEROFLEX | 250.65 | 262.50 | 253.00 | 17 Mar 2026 | B |
| OMNI | 237.20 | 247.00 | 229.95 | 16 Mar 2026 | B |
| KTKBANK | 233.75 | 238.15 | 232.85 | 11 Mar 2026 | A |
Key Highlights:
- AEROFLEX approached its recent peak, hitting a 52-week high of ₹262.50.
- JINDALPOLY and WHEELS stood out among higher-priced stocks with strong closes near their 52-week highs.
- Several stocks including BRRL, SALSAIN, KSHINTL, and FUNDVISER made new highs on the day itself.
- Micro and small-cap counters such as AMS, APTPACK, BHASKAGR, and HYPERSOFT also joined the list, indicating broad participation.
The rally aligned with gains in key sectoral indices, particularly IT (up 4.16%) and Auto (up 2.05%), while India VIX cooled to 18.97.
Nifty is likely to face resistance near 24,000–24,100 levels in the near term while immediate support lies around 23,600.
