The Indian equity markets came under selling pressure on 24th March 2026, with Nifty, Midcap 100, and Smallcap 100 indices facing broad weakness amid elevated India VIX levels. More than 100 stocks across multiple segments touched fresh 52-week lows, underscoring investor caution in the broader market.
Key Highlights
- DENTALKART plunged 8.73% and hit a new 52-week low of ₹322.5.
- SHEEL declined 5.98%, closing exactly at its 52-week low of ₹44.
- ARTNIRMAN fell 5.81% to touch a fresh low of ₹32.01.
- PRABHA-RE surged as much as 20% intra-day even after marking a new 52-week low, reflecting heightened volatility in select micro-cap names.
Stocks at Fresh 52-Week Lows (sorted by largest decline)
| Symbol | Series | LTP | % Chng | New 52W Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENTALKART | SM | 360.5 | -8.73 | 322.5 |
| SHEEL | SM | 44 | -5.98 | 44 |
| ARTNIRMAN | EQ | 33.37 | -5.81 | 32.01 |
| RNBDENIMS | BE | 71.48 | -5 | 71.48 |
| GOLDENTOBC | BZ | 23.79 | -4.99 | 23.79 |
| SUPREMEINF | BZ | 62.46 | -4.99 | 62.46 |
| OSIAHYPER | EQ | 4.3 | -4.87 | 4.3 |
| MOS | SM | 10 | -4.76 | 10 |
| PRESSTONIC | ST | 29.55 | -4.68 | 29.5 |
| BILVYAPAR | BE | 5.22 | -4.57 | 5.2 |
| BALCO | SM | 13.6 | -4.23 | 13.6 |
| SPECTSTM | SM | 56.5 | -4.16 | 53.3 |
The Nifty is expected to consolidate around key support levels in the coming sessions as participants monitor global cues and domestic macro developments.
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