The Indian equity markets faced a downturn today, with the Sensex dropping over 300 points and the Nifty slipping below the 24,050 mark, briefly touching under 24,000. This decline comes amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly following Iran’s intensified attacks involving the United Arab Emirates, which have pushed Brent crude prices higher and dampened investor sentiment. Among the top losers, CESC, Emcure Pharmaceuticals, and Syngene International recorded significant declines.
Biggest decliners today
CESC emerged as the top loser, with its stock price falling 5.96% from its opening price of ₹199.00 to ₹186.88. The stock faced pressure throughout the session, hitting a low of ₹186.50. Emcure Pharmaceuticals also saw a substantial decline, with its shares dropping 5.74% to ₹1,690.30 from an opening price of ₹1,799.00. The pharmaceutical sector faced headwinds, contributing to Emcure’s downturn.
Syngene International, another notable loser, slipped 5.44% to ₹451.40. The stock opened at ₹480.85 and reached a low of ₹449.10. Voltas, a key player in the consumer durables sector, saw its shares fall 5.38% to ₹1,375.90. The company opened at ₹1,452.00 and touched a low of ₹1,360.00 during the trading session. Ola Electric Mobility also faced a decline, with its stock price down 5.14% to ₹34.54.
Sectoral patterns
The broader market decline was reflected across various sectors. Aarti Industries, part of the chemical sector, saw its shares decrease by 4.89% to ₹488.00. In the real estate sector, Godrej Properties’ stock fell 4.75% to ₹1,809.50. Sapphire Foods India, from the food services sector, recorded a 4.18% decline to ₹185.67. Kajaria Ceramics and IIFL Finance also faced losses, with their shares down 3.81% and 3.73%, respectively.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CESC | 199.00 | 199.89 | 186.50 | 186.88 | -5.96% |
| Emcure Pharmaceuticals | 1,799.00 | 1,830.00 | 1,675.00 | 1,690.30 | -5.74% |
| Syngene International | 480.85 | 480.85 | 449.10 | 451.40 | -5.44% |
| Voltas | 1,452.00 | 1,453.00 | 1,360.00 | 1,375.90 | -5.38% |
| Ola Electric Mobility | 36.49 | 36.71 | 33.55 | 34.54 | -5.14% |
| Aarti Industries | 513.05 | 513.10 | 475.55 | 488.00 | -4.89% |
| Godrej Properties | 1,920.00 | 1,920.00 | 1,805.40 | 1,809.50 | -4.75% |
| Sapphire Foods India | 191.91 | 193.12 | 184.24 | 185.67 | -4.18% |
| Kajaria Ceramics | 1,114.00 | 1,115.00 | 1,050.10 | 1,062.40 | -3.81% |
| IIFL Finance | 462.05 | 462.05 | 437.60 | 441.60 | -3.73% |
What this means for the market
The current market sentiment reflects the heightened geopolitical tensions and rising energy prices, which have contributed to cautious investor behaviour. As the session progresses, market participants will be closely monitoring global developments and their potential impact on the Indian economy. The focus will remain on geopolitical news and energy price movements, which are likely to influence market direction in the near term.
Data as on May 5, 2026, 03:36 PM IST.
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