Indian equity markets showed a mixed tone on 25th March 2026, with the Nifty 50 opening with cautious optimism following the previous session’s recovery. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 continued to exhibit selective strength in broader segments, while India VIX remained elevated, reflecting lingering caution amid global cues. However, several stocks across various segments hit their lower price bands or lower circuits, indicating pockets of selling pressure in individual counters.
Here are the most impactful stocks that touched the lower band (sorted by % change and value traded):
| Symbol | Series | LTP | %Chng | Price Band % | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JINDALPOLY | EQ | 820.80 | -4.99 | 5.00 | 1.53 | 12.69 |
| APSISAERO | ST | 172.40 | -4.99 | 5.00 | 1.21 | 2.11 |
| GSLSU | EQ | 50.98 | -4.99 | 5.00 | 1.94 | 1.03 |
| DHARIWAL | ST | 42.75 | -5.00 | 5.00 | 1.92 | 0.83 |
| SWANDEF | BE | 1763.80 | -5.00 | 5.00 | 0.04 | 0.68 |
| TIRUPATIFL | BE | 42.99 | -2.36 | 5.00 | 1.52 | 0.66 |
| CKKRETAIL | ST | 115.05 | -3.44 | 5.00 | 0.45 | 0.52 |
| DCMSIL | BE | 75.72 | -4.99 | 5.00 | 0.40 | 0.31 |
| GVKPIL | BE | 2.45 | -2.00 | 2.00 | 11.77 | 0.29 |
| SUPREMEINF | BZ | 62.46 | -4.99 | 5.00 | 0.41 | 0.26 |
| OSIAHYPER | EQ | 4.30 | -4.87 | 5.00 | 5.17 | 0.22 |
| RNBDENIMS | BE | 71.48 | -5.00 | 5.00 | 0.26 | 0.18 |
Key Highlights:
- JINDALPOLY led the declines with a sharp 4.99% drop to ₹820.80, registering the highest value traded among lower-band stocks at ₹12.69 crore.
- APSISAERO and GSLSU followed closely, both closing at the 5% lower band with notable volume activity.
- Several stocks including DHARIWAL, SWANDEF, and RNBDENIMS hit the full 5% lower circuit limit, pointing to strong selling interest in mid- and small-cap segments.
- Lower-volume counters such as AURIGROW and VIJIFIN also witnessed percentage declines, though traded value remained modest.
Overall market sentiment stayed balanced, with broader indices showing resilience even as select stocks faced circuit restrictions on the downside.
