Mumbai, February 16, 2026 – Indian equities faced renewed pressure on Monday, with Nifty dipping amid thin trading and FII outflows (₹1,500 Cr net sell), as Q3 earnings from consumer and mid-caps disappointed. Over 30 scrips hit fresh 52-week lows, led by sharp drops in AGARIND (down 11.45% to ₹618 on agro slowdown), AISL (sliding 4.86% to ₹70.5 amid sector woes), and AGARWALFT (falling 3.13% to ₹31 on market pressures). This extends February's volatility, with SMEs and mid-caps bearing the brunt on leverage unwind and weak demand signals.
The slide reflects broader caution ahead of budget and global cues, with volumes down 12% and decliners leading 1.5:1. Analysts see oversold bounces possible if PMI data surprises positively, but downside risks linger if FII selling persists.
Top 52-Week Low Decliners (Sorted by % Decline)
Here's a snapshot of the sharpest plungers today, from BSE/NSE data:
| Rank | Symbol | Series | LTP (₹) | % Change | New 52W Low (₹) | Prev. Low (₹) | Prev. Low Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGARIND | EQ | 618.00 | -11.45 | 614.00 | 649.00 | 27-Jan-2026 |
| 2 | AISL | SM | 70.50 | -4.86 | 70.50 | 72.60 | 06-Feb-2026 |
| 3 | AGARWALFT | SM | 31.00 | -3.13 | 30.30 | 30.30 | 13-Feb-2026 |
| 4 | 3PLAND | EQ | 33.52 | -3.40 | 31.70 | 32.71 | 01-Feb-2026 |
| 5 | ADSL | EQ | 115.99 | -2.81 | 114.90 | 115.51 | 27-Jan-2026 |
| 6 | AURIGROW | BE | 0.35 | -2.78 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 13-Feb-2026 |
| 7 | APTUS | EQ | 252.10 | -2.34 | 251.40 | 256.30 | 09-Feb-2026 |
| 8 | ACCELYA | EQ | 1,176.00 | -1.31 | 1,175.10 | 1,182.10 | 13-Feb-2026 |
| 9 | ALLCARGO | EQ | 59.90 | -1.48 | 58.95 | 59.90 | 13-Feb-2026 |
| 10 | AMJLAND | EQ | 40.25 | -1.25 | 39.40 | 39.65 | 05-Feb-2026 |
| 11 | AHLEAST | EQ | 129.50 | -0.50 | 128.00 | 129.50 | 13-Feb-2026 |
| 12 | AGNI | EQ | 14.40 | -0.35 | 14.02 | 14.25 | 13-Feb-2026 |
| 13 | ABSLLIQUID | EQ | 1,000.01 | 0.00 | 999.99 | 999.99 | 13-Feb-2026 |
Key Spotlights:
- AGARIND's Agro Slump: Tanked 11.45% to ₹618, brushing new low on input cost hikes—volumes spiked.
- AISL's Market Trouble: Down 4.86% to ₹70.50, hit by funding crunch; SME pain point.
- AGARWALFT's Pressure: Slid 3.13% to ₹31 amid broader weakness.
- Broader Weakness: 3PLAND (-3.40% to ₹33.52) and ADSL (-2.81% to ₹115.99) extended losses on capex caution.
