The Indian stock market displayed a mixed performance in the morning session, with the SENSEX rising to 75,557.72, up by 0.32%, and the NIFTY 50 increasing to 23,724.35, up by 0.31%. Despite the overall positive trend, several stocks faced significant declines. Leading the list of top losers were Gujarat State Petronet, Astral, and Triveni Turbine, each experiencing notable drops in their share prices.
Biggest decliners today
Gujarat State Petronet saw the most significant decline, with its stock price falling by 7.13% from its opening level, settling at ₹268.35. The company, involved in the energy sector, opened at ₹287.55 and reached a low of ₹257.15 during the session.
Astral, a key player in the industrial sector, experienced a 5.38% drop, with its current price at ₹1,462.60. The stock opened at ₹1,545.00 and recorded a low of ₹1,440.50.
Triveni Turbine, part of the engineering sector, slipped by 4.09%, with its price at ₹572.25. The stock’s opening was at ₹587.80, and it touched a low of ₹560.85.
KEC International, another engineering firm, saw a decline of 3.05%, with its shares trading at ₹472.75. HFCL, in the telecommunications sector, dropped by 3.00%, with a current price of ₹135.50.
Sectoral patterns
The remaining stocks in the top losers list showed varied sectoral impacts. In the real estate sector, Valor Estate (DBREALTY) fell by 2.87% to ₹114.34. Bajaj Electricals, part of the consumer goods sector, decreased by 2.86%, trading at ₹346.60.
Escorts Kubota, in the automotive sector, saw a 2.55% decline, with its price at ₹2,895.20. Berger Paints, representing the paints and coatings sector, fell by 2.27% to ₹512.70. Lastly, HEG, in the industrial sector, experienced a 2.24% decline, with its current price at ₹592.90.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat State Petronet | 287.55 | 290.00 | 257.15 | 268.35 | -7.13% |
| Astral | 1,545.00 | 1,545.70 | 1,440.50 | 1,462.60 | -5.38% |
| Triveni Turbine | 587.80 | 587.95 | 560.85 | 572.25 | -4.09% |
| KEC International | 490.40 | 495.00 | 468.65 | 472.75 | -3.05% |
| HFCL | 140.00 | 142.50 | 134.93 | 135.50 | -3.00% |
| Valor Estate | 115.99 | 117.34 | 110.00 | 114.34 | -2.87% |
| Bajaj Electricals | 354.20 | 355.00 | 346.00 | 346.60 | -2.86% |
| Escorts Kubota | 2,957.50 | 3,009.90 | 2,895.00 | 2,895.20 | -2.55% |
| Berger Paints | 525.00 | 528.10 | 511.65 | 512.70 | -2.27% |
| HEG | 606.00 | 608.70 | 591.10 | 592.90 | -2.24% |
What this means for the market
The declines seen in these stocks suggest sector-specific pressures, particularly in energy, industrial, and consumer goods sectors. As the broader market maintains a positive trajectory, investors will be keenly observing these sectors for any signs of recovery or further decline as the session progresses.
Data as on May 19, 2026, 11:30 AM IST.
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