March 13, 2026 – Indian equity benchmarks extended their multi-session decline on Thursday, with the Sensex tumbling over 800 points in early trade and the Nifty slipping below 23,700 levels, dragged by persistent FII outflows, escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and crude oil prices hovering above $92 per barrel. Auto, FMCG, and financial heavyweights faced renewed pressure, while limited buying in select defensives offered little respite amid broader risk aversion.
More than 100 stocks across large-, mid-, and small-cap segments touched or breached their 52-week lows, reflecting deepening bearish sentiment particularly in consumer, financial, and manufacturing themes as investors remained cautious ahead of key macro cues.
Here are some of the notable stocks hitting fresh 52-week lows (sorted by significance of breach and recent % change):
- BAJAJHLDNG (EQ): LTP ₹9505, -2.9%, New 52W Low ₹9505 (prev. ₹9760 on 12-Mar-2026)
- BATAINDIA (EQ): LTP ₹699.6, -2.01%, New 52W Low ₹696.8 (prev. ₹707 on 12-Mar-2026)
- GODREJIND (EQ): LTP ₹835.25, -6.45%, New 52W Low ₹835.25 (prev. ₹869.4 on 12-Mar-2026)
- PAGEIND (EQ): LTP ₹30300, -1.81%, New 52W Low ₹30010 (prev. ₹30600 on 04-Mar-2026)
- SHREECEM (EQ): LTP ₹22955, -2.32%, New 52W Low ₹22855 (prev. ₹23315 on 12-Mar-2026)
- TRENT (EQ): LTP ₹3486, -1.35%, New 52W Low ₹3470.2 (prev. ₹3502.5 on 12-Mar-2026)
- LTTS (EQ): LTP ₹3332, +6.47% (notable outlier but listed near prior levels), New 52W Low ₹3010 (prev. ₹3042 on 12-Mar-2026)
Key highlights:
- Bajaj Holdings breached its previous floor to close at ₹9505, down 2.9%, as holding company discounts widened amid muted outlook for group entities in EVs and consumer durables.
- Bata India hit a new trough at ₹696.8 before settling at ₹699.6 (-2.01%), pressured by subdued footwear demand and rising input costs in a weak consumption environment.
- Godrej Industries plunged to ₹835.25 (-6.45%), marking a fresh low amid broader FMCG and chemicals weakness from margin squeezes and global commodity volatility.
- Page Industries and Shree Cement also touched yearly lows, reflecting sector-specific headwinds in apparel and building materials amid slowing capex cycles.
