Indian equity markets extended their positive momentum on 25th March 2026, with the Nifty 50 closing higher by nearly 2% around the 23,400 level. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 posted even stronger gains of over 2%, reflecting broad-based buying interest in the broader market. India VIX eased marginally, indicating reduced near-term volatility concerns.
Amid the upbeat broader market sentiment, more than 50 stocks scaled fresh 52-week highs, signalling strong underlying strength in select counters across various market capitalisation segments.
Here are some of the most notable stocks that touched fresh 52-week highs (selected for impact based on proximity to all-time highs or significance):
| Security Code | Security Name | LTP | 52-Week High | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 543349 | ACUTAAS | 2547.00 | 2580.00 | A |
| 544527 | ATLANTAELE | 1218.80 | 1276.75 | B |
| 544210 | EMCURE | 1599.15 | 1620.00 | A |
| 544466 | CPPLUS | 1804.50 | 1840.50 | B |
| 544733 | GSPCROP | 367.70 | 374.75 | B |
| 544664 | KSHINTL | 464.55 | 486.00 | B |
| 544537 | JAINREC | 461.05 | 464.00 | B |
| 590073 | WHEELS | 1083.15 | 1087.00 | B |
| 524804 | AUROPHARMA | 1324.80 | 1329.95 | A |
| 532482 | GRANULES | 629.10 | 640.00 | A |
| 544455 | EBGNG | 402.80 | 409.90 | B |
| 506373 | CITURGIA | 193.20 | 212.00 | XT |
Key Highlights:
- ACUTAAS traded close to its 52-week high of ₹2,580 with an LTP of ₹2,547, emerging as one of the top performers in the A group.
- ATLANTAELE and EMCURE also approached their respective 52-week peaks, reflecting robust buying in the pharmaceuticals and related sectors.
- Several stocks including CPPLUS, GSPCROP, KSHINTL, and JAINREC hit or came very close to their 52-week highs, contributing to the positive breadth in mid- and small-cap segments.
- Blue-chip names such as AUROPHARMA and GRANULES joined the rally, adding credibility to the broader market upmove.
The session also saw selective stocks hitting lower bands (as reported earlier), but the overall market theme remained constructive with advancing broader indices outweighing isolated weakness.
The Nifty 50 is likely to consolidate in the 23,000–23,600 range in the near term, with momentum sustained as long as it holds above immediate support levels amid moderating volatility.