The Indian stock market displayed a mixed sentiment today, with the SENSEX rising by 1.50% to 76,549.82 and the NIFTY 50 gaining 1.39% to reach 24,049.55. Despite the overall positive trend, several stocks faced significant declines. Gujarat State Petronet, Poly Medicure, and Polyplex Corporation emerged as the top losers, each recording substantial drops in their share prices.
Biggest decliners today
Gujarat State Petronet led the decline with its stock price falling by 7.13% from its opening value, closing at ₹268.35. The energy sector company saw its stock fluctuate between a high of ₹290.00 and a low of ₹257.15, reflecting volatility in the market.
Poly Medicure, a key player in the healthcare sector, saw its shares drop by 4.89%, closing at ₹1,520.00. The stock opened at ₹1,600.00 and recorded a high of ₹1,634.20, indicating some early optimism before the decline.
Polyplex Corporation, involved in the packaging industry, experienced a 4.88% decrease in its stock price, ending the session at ₹914.50. The stock’s performance ranged from a high of ₹993.00 to a low of ₹908.05.
Shipping Corporation Of India, part of the logistics sector, also faced a significant drop of 4.27%, closing at ₹302.80. Siemens, a major player in the industrial sector, saw its stock decrease by 3.74%, closing at ₹3,669.00.
Sectoral patterns
Other notable decliners included Timken India and Oil India, both of which are part of the industrial and energy sectors, respectively. Timken India saw a 3.47% drop, closing at ₹3,620.00, while Oil India fell by 3.35% to ₹483.00.
In the real estate sector, Valor Estate (DBREALTY) experienced a 2.87% decline, closing at ₹114.34. Colgate Palmolive (India), from the consumer goods sector, saw a 2.68% decrease, ending at ₹2,099.10. Info Edge (India), operating in the technology sector, rounded out the list with a 2.50% drop, closing at ₹936.90.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat State Petronet | 287.55 | 290.00 | 257.15 | 268.35 | -7.13% |
| Poly Medicure | 1,600.00 | 1,634.20 | 1,515.00 | 1,520.00 | -4.89% |
| Polyplex Corporation | 980.00 | 993.00 | 908.05 | 914.50 | -4.88% |
| Shipping Corporation Of India | 318.65 | 321.55 | 300.35 | 302.80 | -4.27% |
| Siemens | 3,836.40 | 3,878.50 | 3,658.00 | 3,669.00 | -3.74% |
| Timken India | 3,750.20 | 3,775.00 | 3,608.40 | 3,620.00 | -3.47% |
| Oil India | 492.50 | 493.90 | 481.00 | 483.00 | -3.35% |
| Valor Estate | 115.99 | 117.34 | 110.00 | 114.34 | -2.87% |
| Colgate Palmolive (India) | 2,185.70 | 2,195.70 | 2,080.60 | 2,099.10 | -2.68% |
| Info Edge (India) | 964.45 | 969.35 | 908.30 | 936.90 | -2.50% |
What this means for the market
Despite the broader market’s upward trajectory, the declines in these stocks highlight sector-specific challenges and investor caution. As the session progresses, market participants will be closely watching for any shifts in sentiment that could influence the overall market direction.
Data as on May 25, 2026, 04:46 PM IST.
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