The Indian stock market exhibited a mixed performance today, with the SENSEX slightly up by 0.16% at 75,318.39 and the NIFTY 50 gaining 0.17% to reach 23,659.00. Despite these modest gains, several stocks faced significant declines. Leading the pack of top losers were PI Industries, Gujarat State Petronet, and C.E. Info Systems, which experienced notable drops in their stock prices.
Biggest decliners today
PI Industries emerged as the biggest loser today, with its stock price falling by 7.15% from its opening value, closing at ₹2,901.20. The stock opened at ₹2,950.00 and reached a low of ₹2,860.10 during the session. Gujarat State Petronet followed closely, with a decline of 7.13%, closing at ₹268.35 after opening at ₹287.55. The stock’s intraday low was ₹257.15. C.E. Info Systems, known for its MapmyIndia brand, also faced a significant drop of 5.65%, closing at ₹911.95. The stock opened at ₹980.00 and touched a low of ₹905.00.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEEL) saw its stock price decrease by 5.39%, ending the day at ₹82.95. The stock opened at ₹83.00 and fluctuated between a high of ₹85.28 and a low of ₹81.82. BASF India also featured among the top decliners, with its stock falling by 4.89% to close at ₹3,623.50, after opening at ₹3,849.00.
Sectoral patterns
Several other stocks also experienced declines, though not as severe. Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals (GNFC) dropped by 4.67%, closing at ₹520.45. Vedant Fashions, trading as Manyavar, saw a 3.91% decrease, ending at ₹415.05. Prism Johnson and Balrampur Chini Mills fell by 3.74% and 3.58%, closing at ₹120.46 and ₹530.75, respectively. Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services rounded out the list with a 3.33% decline, closing at ₹309.00.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI Industries | 2,950.00 | 2,950.00 | 2,860.10 | 2,901.20 | -7.15% |
| Gujarat State Petronet | 287.55 | 290.00 | 257.15 | 268.35 | -7.13% |
| C.E. Info Systems | 980.00 | 1,014.95 | 905.00 | 911.95 | -5.65% |
| Zee Entertainment Enterprises | 83.00 | 85.28 | 81.82 | 82.95 | -5.39% |
| BASF India | 3,849.00 | 3,849.00 | 3,605.10 | 3,623.50 | -4.89% |
| Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals | 539.00 | 540.80 | 519.10 | 520.45 | -4.67% |
| Vedant Fashions | 434.80 | 434.80 | 409.45 | 415.05 | -3.91% |
| Prism Johnson | 124.89 | 124.89 | 120.00 | 120.46 | -3.74% |
| Balrampur Chini Mills | 550.00 | 561.05 | 528.60 | 530.75 | -3.58% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services | 318.00 | 319.20 | 308.00 | 309.00 | -3.33% |
What this means for the market
Today’s trading session highlights the volatility in specific sectors, with significant declines in stocks such as PI Industries and Gujarat State Petronet. Investors should remain cautious as the market continues to navigate through these fluctuations. Monitoring sector-specific trends and individual stock performances will be crucial in the coming sessions to gauge market sentiment and potential recovery.
Data as on May 20, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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