Indian equity markets ended the week on a cautious note on 27th March 2026. Nifty 50 closed near 23,173 levels with modest movement, while broader indices showed mixed trends. Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 witnessed selective buying in a few names amid overall consolidation. India VIX remained elevated around the 24-26 zone, reflecting continued caution among participants.
A total of 20+ stocks hit their upper or lower price bands during the session. Activity was concentrated in the lower circuit and penny stock segments, with limited value participation.
Here is a summary of the most active stocks that touched price bands (sorted by value traded):
| Symbol | Series | LTP | % Chng | Price Band % | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SADHNANIQ | EQ | 1.35 | 0.00 | 5.00 | 160.52 | 2.17 |
| RELIABLE | EQ | 122.00 | +4.84 | 10.00 | 1.68 | 1.92 |
| COOLCAPS | SM | 30.60 | +4.97 | 5.00 | 3.55 | 1.01 |
| DHARAN | BZ | 0.14 | +7.69 | 5.00 | 556.53 | 0.67 |
| REFRACTORY | SM | 30.05 | -4.91 | 5.00 | 0.68 | 0.21 |
| BAFNAPH | EQ | 118.44 | +0.61 | 5.00 | 0.17 | 0.20 |
| TPHQ | EQ | 0.47 | -2.08 | 5.00 | 37.14 | 0.17 |
| PRUDMOULI | EQ | 11.85 | -4.97 | 5.00 | 1.09 | 0.14 |
| LEXUS | BE | 25.96 | -4.98 | 5.00 | 0.26 | 0.07 |
| SITINET | BZ | 0.30 | -3.23 | 2.00 | 19.13 | 0.06 |
Key Highlights:
- RELIABLE and COOLCAPS locked upper circuits with strong percentage gains, leading the list of advancing stocks within bands.
- SAMBHAAV also gained 4.60% and hit its upper band limit.
- On the downside, REFRACTORY, PRUDMOULI, and LEXUS hit lower circuits, reflecting selling pressure in select small-cap names.
- High-volume activity was seen in low-priced stocks like SADHNANIQ and DHARAN, though value remained modest overall.
The session remained range-bound with most action confined to the lower and upper band stocks in the SME and BZ segments.
