Indian equity markets opened the new financial year on 1st April 2026 with a mixed but cautious tone. The Nifty 50 continued to hover near the 22,800 level after the previous session’s correction. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 remained under pressure with selective selling, while India VIX stayed elevated, reflecting ongoing volatility concerns.
Despite broad-based weakness that saw over 100 stocks hit fresh 52-week lows, a handful of counters displayed resilience by scaling new 52-week highs.
Stocks Hitting Fresh 52-Week Highs:
Here are the notable stocks that touched fresh 52-week highs on 1st April 2026 (selected for impact):
| Security Code | Security Name | LTP | 52-Week High | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 543349 | ACUTAAS | 2295.75 | 2687.75 | A |
| 544466 | CPPLUS | 1786.85 | 1970.00 | B |
| 522275 | GVTD | 3758.15 | 4343.00 | A |
| 501151 | KARTKIN | 2486.40 | 2486.40 | XT |
| 544537 | JAINREC | 467.50 | 499.95 | B |
| 544733 | GSPCROP | 390.05 | 398.00 | B |
| 526807 | SEAMECLTD | 1447.40 | 1486.00 | B |
| 544720 | OMNI | 272.80 | 277.40 | B |
| 530889 | ALKA | 15.60 | 15.60 | XT |
| 538777 | ASIACAP | 37.82 | 37.82 | XT |
| 524804 | AUROPHARMA | 1337.50 | 1359.00 | A |
Key Highlights:
- ACUTAAS stood out by approaching its 52-week high of ₹2,687.75 with an LTP of ₹2,295.75 in the A group.
- CPPLUS scaled a new high of ₹1,970, continuing its recent strength in the B group.
- GVTD witnessed significant interest, touching ₹4,343 as one of the standout large moves on the high side.
- Other notable names like KARTKIN, JAINREC, and GSPCROP also hit fresh yearly peaks, providing pockets of resilience amid the broader market correction.
The session remained dominated by downside pressure, with over 100 stocks making fresh 52-week lows and more than 40 stocks locking lower price bands (led by SWANDEF, RELINFRA, EPACKPEB, and others).
