Trading action remained stock-specific in Tuesday’s session, with several mid- and small-cap stocks witnessing sharp moves on either side amid cautious broader market sentiment.
Stocks Under Pressure
A number of counters traded lower, led by declines of up to 5%:
GK Energy fell 5% to ₹151.85, hitting its lower price band
Sadbhav Engineering declined 4.93% to ₹13.49
Sunlite Recycling (SME) slipped 4.99% to ₹289.45
Unihealth Consultancy (SME) dropped 5% to ₹284.05
ABAN Offshore lost 4.97% to ₹23.52
Osia Hyper Retail eased 3.54% to ₹16.37
Maan Aluminium declined 1.76% to ₹167.97
Stocks That Bucked the Trend
A few stocks traded higher despite overall caution:
Tata Gold Exchange Traded Fund (TATAGOLD) rose 1.68% to ₹13.29
Encompass Infrastructure gained 2.29% to ₹210.00
Sacheerome edged up 0.41% to ₹369.00
Market View
Market participants said the moves reflect profit booking, thin liquidity in SME stocks, and selective risk aversion. Stocks hitting price bands saw limited follow-through buying, suggesting traders remained cautious.
