In the Indian stock market session today, the SENSEX showed a modest gain of 0.10%, reaching 75,315.04, while the NIFTY 50 edged up by 0.03% to 23,649.95. Despite the overall positive sentiment, several stocks experienced significant declines, with Amber Enterprises India, KEC International, and Bajaj Electricals leading the list of top losers.
Biggest decliners today
Amber Enterprises India emerged as the biggest loser, with its stock price plummeting by 15.61% from its opening level of ₹8,118.00 to a current price of ₹7,153.50. The stock reached a high of ₹8,148.50 and a low of ₹6,980.00 during the session. This significant drop has raised concerns in the consumer electronics sector.
KEC International followed closely, with its shares falling by 11.11% from an opening price of ₹540.95 to ₹487.60. The stock’s movement ranged between a high of ₹540.95 and a low of ₹482.30, reflecting challenges within the infrastructure sector.
Bajaj Electricals also faced a notable decline, with its stock decreasing by 9.23% to ₹356.80 from an opening price of ₹380.00. The stock hit a high of ₹381.10 and a low of ₹350.10, impacting the electrical equipment sector.
MapmyIndia, operating in the technology sector, saw its shares drop by 7.40% to ₹939.10, while Symphony, a player in the consumer durables sector, experienced a 7.38% decline to ₹726.25.
Sectoral patterns
Other stocks also faced declines, albeit to a lesser extent. Gujarat State Petronet, part of the energy sector, saw a 7.13% drop to ₹268.35. Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, in the healthcare sector, fell by 5.88% to ₹716.85. PG Electroplast, Saregama India, and Afcons Infrastructure each recorded declines of around 5.63% to 5.85%, affecting the electronics, media, and infrastructure sectors respectively.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amber | 8,118.00 | 8,148.50 | 6,980.00 | 7,153.50 | -15.61% |
| KEC | 540.95 | 540.95 | 482.30 | 487.60 | -11.11% |
| Bajaj Electricals | 380.00 | 381.10 | 350.10 | 356.80 | -9.23% |
| MapmyIndia | 1,004.55 | 1,011.00 | 932.00 | 939.10 | -7.40% |
| Symphony | 724.70 | 747.00 | 721.00 | 726.25 | -7.38% |
| GSPL | 287.55 | 290.00 | 257.15 | 268.35 | -7.13% |
| KIMS | 748.00 | 755.00 | 714.00 | 716.85 | -5.88% |
| PGEL | 482.25 | 483.20 | 452.45 | 458.60 | -5.85% |
| Saregama | 405.15 | 409.25 | 386.50 | 392.35 | -5.63% |
| Afcons | 331.00 | 331.50 | 309.10 | 317.55 | -5.63% |
What this means for the market
The declines in these stocks, particularly in consumer electronics and infrastructure, suggest sector-specific challenges that could influence investor sentiment. As the session progresses, market participants will be keenly observing any developments that might impact these sectors further. The broader market remains cautiously optimistic, with the SENSEX and NIFTY maintaining slight gains.
Data as on May 18, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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