Indian equity markets closed lower for the second consecutive session, with banking and financial stocks continuing to exert downward pressure. IT names also came under selling pressure with several hitting fresh 52-week lows, though metals and selective large-caps provided some support.
Bearish Theme: Banking and IT Stocks Face Selling Pressure Banking heavyweights remained weak with SBIN seeing sharp decline. Multiple stocks hit new 52-week lows including KALYANKJIL, HCLTECH, INFY, TCS, BSOFT, KFINTECH, ZENSARTECH, LTM, ITBEES, and various IT ETFs. Nifty Next 50 losers like TORNTPHARM (-2.23%), TATAPOWER (-1.83%), TVSMOTOR (-1.7%), ABB, and LTM added to the weakness.
Bullish Theme: Metals and Selective Stocks Show Strength Positive momentum continued in metals and select sectors. ASIANPAINT surged +4.33%, HINDALCO gained +3.14%, ADANIENT rose +2.26%, TATASTEEL +2.19%, JSWSTEEL +1.82%, BEL +1.78%, ADANIPORTS +1.69%, GRASIM +1.58%, and BHARTIARTL +1.48%. Upper circuit action was seen in CMPDI (+10.81%), STLTECH (+4.99%), ATLANTAELE (+5.00%), and GVPIL (+5.00%).
Market Movers Today
| Stock | LTP | % Change | Category/Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMPDI | 237.25 | +10.81 | Upper Circuit |
| ASIANPAINT | 2614.1 | +4.33 | Top Nifty Gainer |
| STLTECH | 414.40 | +4.99 | Upper Circuit |
| HINDALCO | 1074.1 | +3.14 | Metals Strength |
| SBIN | 974.9 | -4.36 | Banking Heavyweight |
| ADANIENT | 2459.6 | +2.26 | Adani Group Gainer |
| TATASTEEL | 216.64 | +2.19 | Steel Sector Move |
| KALYANKJIL | 342.1 | -5.44 | New 52-Week Low |
| BEL | 423.9 | +1.78 | Defence Stock |
| INFY | 1105 | -1.61 | New 52-Week Low |
| HCLTECH | 1116 | -2.38 | New 52-Week Low |
| BHARTIARTL | 1782.8 | +1.48 | Telecom Recovery |
| RELIANCE | 1385.3 | -3.48 | Major Index Stock |
| TCS | 2229.1 | -1.92 | New 52-Week Low |
| ATLANTAELE | 1814.80 | +5.00 | Upper Circuit |
| HDFCBANK | 766.25 | -1.87 | Major Banking Stock |
| GVPIL | 671.30 | +5.00 | Upper Circuit |
Stocks to Watch Tomorrow:
- ASIANPAINT, HINDALCO, TATASTEEL, JSWSTEEL – Strong metals & FMCG gainers
- CMPDI, STLTECH, ATLANTAELE, GVPIL – Upper circuit momentum
- SBIN, HDFCBANK, AXISBANK – Banking sector focus
- KALYANKJIL, INFY, HCLTECH, TCS – Stocks at 52-week lows
- ADANIENT, BEL, BHARTIARTL – Key movers
- RELIANCE – Major index heavyweight
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