Indian equity markets opened the week on a cautious note with selective weakness across segments. The Nifty traded mixed, while Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 faced pressure in certain pockets. India VIX remained elevated, reflecting ongoing volatility and investor caution.
More than 50 stocks touched fresh 52-week lows during the session, indicating continued selling interest in specific names across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap segments.
Key Stocks at Fresh 52-Week Lows
| Scrip Name | LTP | 52-Week Low | Previous Low Date | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAXHEALTH | 932.30 | 923.05 | 02 Apr 2026 | A |
| PIDILITIND | 1277.00 | 1259.45 | 02 Apr 2026 | A |
| PGHL | 4867.05 | 4699.70 | 02 Apr 2026 | A |
| AMIRCHAND | 157.95 | 157.95 | 06 Apr 2026 | B |
| AQYLON | 43.32 | 43.32 | 02 Apr 2026 | B |
| CMPDI | 152.00 | 150.95 | 06 Apr 2026 | B |
| DEEPAI | 1.79 | 1.65 | 06 Apr 2026 | X |
| RNBDENIMS | 18.53 | 18.53 | 02 Apr 2026 | T |
| FCONSUMER | 0.31 | 0.31 | 06 Apr 2026 | Z |
| SKIL | 0.85 | 0.85 | 06 Apr 2026 | Z |
Key Highlights:
- MAXHEALTH, PIDILITIND, and PGHL were among the prominent large/mid-cap names hitting or trading very close to their 52-week lows, adding pressure in the healthcare and consumer sectors.
- Several stocks touched new yearly lows on the same day they appeared in lower circuit data, including AMIRCHAND, AQYLON, CMPDI, and DEEPAI.
- Micro and small-cap names such as RNBDENIMS, FCONSUMER, and SKIL also made fresh 52-week lows, reflecting broad-based weakness in lower market capitalisation segments.
- The breadth remained negative with many stocks from previous sessions' lower circuits continuing to show vulnerability.
The session underscored selective selling pressure despite some resilience in other pockets of the market.
