Market Recap – 18 August 2026 | The News Strike
Several stocks hit lower price bands today. SUN-RE declined 39.90% to 5.80. TEJA fell 10%. Other counters including ESCONET, AFFORDABLE, and ARROWGREEN recorded sharp declines and touched their respective lower bands. Trading activity was noted across multiple names.
Steep Declines and Circuit Hits
SUN-RE dropped 39.90% to close at 5.80 on a 40% price band. TEJA declined 10% to 390.15. ESCONET fell 6.30% to 179.90. AFFORDABLE and ARROWGREEN both closed 5% lower at 164.16 and 730.25 respectively.
Other Lower Band Activity
ONEGLOBAL, INDOTHAI, ONELIFECAP, UEL, and several others hit 5% lower circuits. SHALPAINTS declined 4.32% to 87.50. Multiple small and midcap stocks ended the session near or at their lower price bands.
Market Movers Today
| Stock | LTP | % Change | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUN-RE | 5.80 | -39.90 | Hit 40% lower band |
| TEJA | 390.15 | -10.00 | Hit 10% lower band |
| ESCONET | 179.90 | -6.30 | Sharp decline |
| AFFORDABLE | 164.16 | -5.00 | Hit 5% lower band |
| ARROWGREEN | 730.25 | -5.00 | Hit 5% lower band |
| ONEGLOBAL | 537.05 | -5.00 | Hit 5% lower band |
| INDOTHAI | 69.57 | -5.00 | Hit 5% lower band |
| ONELIFECAP | 33.64 | -5.00 | Hit 5% lower band |
| UEL | 211.36 | -5.00 | Hit 5% lower band |
| NEPHROCARE | 78.90 | -5.00 | Hit 5% lower band |
| GJL | 209.00 | -5.00 | Hit 5% lower band |
| MOBILISE | 101.70 | -5.00 | Hit 5% lower band |
| BURNPUR | 16.54 | -5.00 | Hit 5% lower band |
| ABMINTLLTD | 53.39 | -5.00 | Hit 5% lower band |
| ASSAMENT | 807.50 | -5.00 | Hit 5% lower band |
This recap is purely informational and data-driven. It does not constitute investment advice under SEBI regulations. Consult a SEBI-registered Research Analyst before making any financial decisions.
