Indian equity markets witnessed a mixed session on 27th March 2026. While Nifty 50 closed lower amid selling in heavyweights, broader markets showed stock-specific action with over 50 stocks hitting fresh 52-week lows. Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 remained under pressure in several names, though selective buying supported turnover. India VIX stayed elevated, reflecting cautious sentiment.
Market turnover remained robust, driven by large-cap and midcap names, even as many stocks touched yearly lows.
Here are the most impactful stocks combining high value traded and those hitting 52-week lows:
| Symbol | LTP | %Chng | Value (₹ Crores) | 52-Week Low | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEG | 563.20 | +11.95 | 26,617.54 | - | Strong gainer on volume |
| RPSGVENT | 825.25 | +14.47 | 16,079.05 | - | Highest % gain |
| ONGC | 281.10 | +4.03 | 16,839.74 | - | Active energy stock |
| HDFCBANK | 757.95 | -3.11 | 49,842.96 | - | Highest turnover |
| RELIANCE | 1,348.00 | -4.61 | 31,628.17 | - | Heavy selling |
| LODHA | 701.00 | - | - | 691.95 | Fresh 52W low |
| PGHH | 9,157.35 | - | - | 9,056.30 | Fresh 52W low |
| ABRIL | 32.50 | - | - | 25.50 | Sharp yearly low |
| BTML | 6.55 | - | - | 5.05 | Fresh 52W low |
| GTIL | 55.81 | - | - | 43.52 | Fresh 52W low |
| BLUEDART | 4,845.50 | - | - | 4,822.30 | Near yearly low |
Key Highlights:
- HEG and RPSGVENT stood out with sharp double-digit gains on exceptionally high volumes, driving significant value turnover.
- ONGC gained over 4% and contributed meaningfully to market activity.
- Banking and IT heavyweights like HDFCBANK, RELIANCE, and INFY saw massive traded value but closed weaker.
- Over 50 stocks, including LODHA, PGHH, ABRIL, BTML, and GTIL, hit fresh 52-week lows, indicating selective weakness in mid and small-cap segments.
- Price band activity remained limited with RELIABLE and COOLCAPS locking upper circuits while a few penny stocks hit lower bands.
The session reflected a classic stock-specific market with high turnover in select names contrasting with fresh yearly lows in many others.
Nifty is currently hovering near immediate support levels with the next key support zone lying in the 23,000–23,100 range.
