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Stock Market Sell-Off: Nine Nifty 50 stocks that hit a 52-week low today
Benchmark indices have sold off sharply on Thursday, March 19, with investor wealth worth over ₹9 lakh crore being wiped out. Most of the Nifty 50 constituents are trading with losses, while five of them have slumped to a 52-week low, including some index heavyweights as well. Here's a look at these names:
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Nifty settles above 23,750; Sensex gains 633 points
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Benchmark indices ended higher for the third straight session, though off intraday highs, with the Sensex rising 633 points to close at 76,704 and the Nifty gaining 197 points to settle above 23,750 at 23,778.
Bharti Hexacom may face tariff hike delay risks but Jefferies 'bull case' projects 69% upside
Bharti Hexacom shares remains under pressure and is down about 16% so far in calendar year 2026, underperforming the benchmark Nifty 50, which has declined around 5% over the same period. The weakness has been driven by concerns over delays in tariff hikes and earnings per share estimate cuts of 4-5% for FY27 and FY28.
INR hits fresh lifetime low of 92.47 during intraday moves
The Indian rupee ended the day almost flat on Monday to settle at 92.28 per dollar. The currency hit a fresh record low of 92.47 during intraday moves amid surging crude oil prices and incessant withdrawal of foreign funds triggered by geopolitical uncertainties. The local currency, however, resisted a sharp fall backed by a significant recovery in domestic equity markets amid hopes of the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Indian benchmark indices rebounded strongly, closing higher after a three-day slump. The BSE Sensex jumped by 938.93 points (1.26%) to settle at 75,502.85, while the NSE Nifty 50 gained 257.70 points (1.11%) to close at 23,408.80. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.44 and touched its lowest-ever intra-day level of 92.47 against the greenback during the session.
Sensex, Nifty get a breather; broader markets remain under pressure
Benchmark indices rose over 1% after last week's steep fall, led by HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Reliance Industries, but broader markets stayed weak amid rising crude prices and global tensions
2008 global crash to 2020 COVID: How Nifty 50 plunged up to 59% in crises but rebounded
Despite recent volatility triggered by geopolitical tensions, India's Nifty 50 has historically demonstrated resilience, recovering from major global crises like the dot-com bubble, the 2008 financial crisis, and the COVID-19 crash. The benchmark index has consistently bounced back, proving that losses are temporary for long-term investors.
INR tumbles to new lifetime lows; Benchmark indices melt amid West Asia conflict and escalating oil prices
The Indian rupee slumped to close at a fresh record low of 92.37 (provisional) against the US dollar on Friday as crude oil prices crossed USD 101/barrel amid the raging West Asia conflict. A stronger greenback, heavy foreign fund outflows and sustained selling in the domestic equity markets further weighed on the rupee. At the interbank foreign exchange, the local unit opened at 92.33 and kept losing ground to hit a fresh intra-day low of 92.47 against the US dollar. It eventually settled at its lifetime low of 92.37 (provisional), down 11 paise from its previous close. Indian shares plunged on Friday to extend their recent string of losses as oil prices climbed back above $100 a barrel amid an ongoing conflict in West Asia involving Iran, Israel and the United States. The Sensex dropped by 1,470 points to close at 74,563, while the Nifty 50 fell 488 points, settling at 23,151.
MF Favourites: 9 microcap stocks crash over 50% from their 52-week highs
Indian equity markets are currently under pressure due to rising geopolitical tensions, particularly the escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The benchmark Nifty 50 has declined nearly 10% from its 52-week high, while the broader market has been hit even harder, with the Nifty Microcap 250 index falling around 18%. Notably, about 26 microcap stocks have dropped more than 50% from their 52-week highs.
Nifty 50, Sensex today: What to expect from Indian stock market in trade on March 13 amid rising crude oil prices
Nifty 50, Sensex today: The trends on Gift Nifty also indicate a weak start for the Indian benchmark index. The Gift Nifty was trading around 23,560 level, a discount of nearly 168 points from the Nifty futures’ previous close.
Nifty Pharma index hits 52-week high; Ipca, Aurobindo rally up to 4%
In the past one month, the Nifty Pharma index has rallied 4.5 per cent, as against 7.8 per cent decline in the benchmark Nifty 50.
RIL Share Price Trades Higher After Trump Announces US Oil Refinery Project
RIL share price went as high as 1.8% to Rs 1,434 on the NSE, compared to a 0.3% decline in the benchmark Nifty 50.
Stock Market Today LIVE: Sensex falls 400 pts, Nifty below 24,200 as US-Iran war fuels caution; banks, NBFCs drag
Stock Market Today LIVE: The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Wednesday after witnessing a strong rally in the previous session. During the day, markets are likely to remain sensitive to developments in West Asia and movements in crude prices.