Indian equity markets witnessed a corrective session on 27th March 2026, with broader indices coming under pressure after recent gains. The Nifty 50 traded lower, closing near the 23,000–23,100 zone amid profit-booking. The Nifty Midcap 100 declined 1.86% to 54,304.15, the Nifty Smallcap 100 fell 1.68% to 15,629.70, and the Nifty 500 dropped 1.56% to 21,143.30. India VIX surged 7.70% to 26.54, reflecting heightened volatility and caution among investors.
While the broader market faced selling pressure, a handful of stocks continued to show strength by hitting fresh 52-week highs, providing some pockets of resilience amid the correction.
Broader Market Performance:
- Nifty Midcap 100: -1.86%
- Nifty Smallcap 100: -1.68%
- Nifty Midcap 150: -1.85%
- Nifty Smallcap 250: -1.80%
- Nifty Microcap 250: -2.31% (sharpest among major indices)
Stocks Hitting Fresh 52-Week Highs:
Here are the notable stocks that scaled new 52-week highs on 27th March 2026:
| Symbol | Series | LTP | %Chng | New 52W High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMCURE | EQ | 1633.40 | 2.51 | 1671.80 |
| CPPLUS | EQ | 1859.80 | 2.79 | 1889.90 |
| SGMART | EQ | 501.25 | 4.18 | 506.00 |
| ATHERENERG | EQ | 799.05 | 2.88 | 802.90 |
| SGFIN | EQ | 451.90 | 5.09 | 459.00 |
| OMNI | EQ | 248.00 | 6.17 | 253.90 |
| WHEELS | EQ | 1084.00 | -0.51 | 1108.95 |
Key Highlights:
- EMCURE and CPPLUS stood out with solid gains, pushing to new 52-week highs and demonstrating strength in the pharmaceuticals and consumer durables space.
- SGMART and SGFIN posted strong percentage gains of over 4–5%, joining the list of stocks making fresh yearly peaks.
- ATHERENERG and OMNI also scaled new highs with gains of 2.88% and 6.17% respectively.
- This selective strength came even as over 60 stocks hit fresh 52-week lows and more than 40 stocks touched their lower price bands (led by SWANDEF, EMBDL, RMDRIP and others).
The session reflected a shift towards caution, with mid- and small-cap segments bearing the brunt of the selling while a few individual stocks bucked the trend.
