March 17, 2026 – Indian benchmarks remained under pressure, with the Nifty 50 trading 0.4% lower near 24,050 and the Sensex down around 300 points near 78,400, as selling intensified in IT, financials, and energy heavyweights amid continued FII outflows exceeding ₹1,600 crore. Rural demand concerns and Q4 earnings caution added to the downside, even as selective bargain hunting provided some support in consumer and small-cap pockets.
| Symbol | LTP | %Chng | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Cr) | Mkt Cap (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RELIANCE | 1394.8 | -0.02 | 190.07 | 2657.55 | 18,87,509 |
| SBIN | 1063.2 | -0.33 | 164.27 | 1740.17 | 9,81,399 |
| MRPL | 199.85 | -3.35 | 867.40 | 1730.99 | 35,026 |
| INFY | 1234.0 | -1.26 | 112.22 | 1381.86 | 5,00,435 |
| CYIENTDLM | 293.5 | -2.36 | 315.34 | 1014.92 | 2,329 |
| ITC | 304.45 | -1.23 | 256.42 | 784.80 | 3,81,530 |
| TCS | 2394.0 | -0.63 | 29.92 | 714.31 | 8,66,170 |
| BAJFINANCE | 869.0 | -1.04 | 79.41 | 690.23 | 5,40,704 |
| COFORGE | 1080.0 | -0.06 | 63.18 | 661.45 | 36,262 |
| HINDPETRO | 346.0 | -2.20 | 146.66 | 506.04 | 73,623 |
- Reliance Industries closed almost flat at ₹1,394.80 but remained the top value mover with ₹2,657.55 crore turnover, reflecting mixed sentiment in the energy major amid crude price volatility.
- State Bank of India declined 0.33% to ₹1,063.20 on ₹1,740.17 crore turnover, as banking peers faced margin pressure from rising deposit costs.
- MRPL plunged 3.35% to ₹199.85 with massive 867.40 lakh shares traded for ₹1,730.99 crore, hit by refining margin contraction concerns.
- Infosys shed 1.26% to ₹1,234 on ₹1,381.86 crore turnover, extending IT sector weakness from delayed client spending.
Despite the broader decline, over 80 stocks triggered lower circuits, mainly in small- and mid-caps, while select names like MEESHO and ELLEN bucked the trend with upper circuit moves.
Volatility persists with budget cues and earnings season ahead; Nifty support at 24,000 remains critical for any stabilisation.
