The Indian stock market showed mixed signals this morning with the SENSEX slightly up by 0.18% at 76,143.21 and the NIFTY 50 rising by 0.21% to 23,963.85. However, certain stocks faced significant declines, with Gujarat State Petronet, Techno Electric & Engineering Company, and AstraZeneca Pharma India leading the top losers.
Biggest decliners today
Gujarat State Petronet experienced the steepest decline, with its stock price falling by 7.13% from its opening price of ₹287.55 to a current level of ₹268.35. The stock reached a high of ₹290.00 and a low of ₹257.15 during the session. This significant drop places it at the forefront of today’s losers.
Techno Electric & Engineering Company followed closely, slipping by 6.61% from its opening price of ₹1,183.20 to ₹1,121.80. The stock’s intraday high and low were ₹1,189.90 and ₹1,111.50, respectively.
AstraZeneca Pharma India also faced a notable decline, falling by 6.47% from its opening price of ₹8,826.00 to a current price of ₹8,383.00. The stock did not exceed its opening price and hit a low of ₹8,357.00.
Poly Medicure and Brainbees Solutions (Firstcry) also saw declines of 5.01% and 4.92%, respectively, contributing to the downward trend in the market.
Sectoral patterns
While the top decliners spanned various sectors, the pharmaceutical sector was notably impacted with AstraZeneca and Poly Medicure both experiencing significant losses. The energy sector also saw declines with Gujarat State Petronet and Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) both in the red.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat State Petronet | 287.55 | 290.00 | 257.15 | 268.35 | -7.13% |
| Techno Electric | 1,183.20 | 1,189.90 | 1,111.50 | 1,121.80 | -6.61% |
| AstraZeneca | 8,826.00 | 8,826.00 | 8,357.00 | 8,383.00 | -6.47% |
| Poly Medicure | 1,440.00 | 1,450.00 | 1,365.30 | 1,367.60 | -5.01% |
| Firstcry | 245.00 | 245.00 | 221.00 | 225.45 | -4.92% |
| Gujarat Fluorochemicals | 3,666.00 | 3,684.90 | 3,566.00 | 3,620.60 | -4.32% |
| ONGC | 284.20 | 284.20 | 275.50 | 276.25 | -3.91% |
| Firstsource Solutions | 275.50 | 276.34 | 265.50 | 268.31 | -3.39% |
| Tata Communications | 2,009.00 | 2,048.00 | 1,940.10 | 1,942.40 | -3.32% |
| Valor Estate | 115.99 | 117.34 | 110.00 | 114.34 | -2.87% |
What this means for the market
The declines in these stocks, particularly in the energy and pharmaceutical sectors, highlight the volatility present in the market despite overall positive movements in the major indices. Investors will be closely watching these sectors for any signs of recovery or further decline as the trading session progresses.
Data as on May 27, 2026, 11:30 AM IST.
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