Top losers today: wockhardt at ₹1,920.90 down 7.33%, gujarat state petronet at ₹268.35 falls 7.13%, hindustan zinc at ₹566.80 slips 6.14%
The Indian stock market saw a decline today with the SENSEX at 74,243.34, down 0.16%, and the NIFTY 50 at 23,366.70, down 0.21%. Among the top losers were Wockhardt, Gujarat State Petronet, and Hindustan Zinc, which experienced significant drops in their stock prices.
Biggest decliners today
Wockhardt led the decline, with its stock price falling 7.33% from its opening value of ₹2,071.60 to a current level of ₹1,920.90. The pharmaceutical sector, represented by Wockhardt, faced significant pressure today.
Gujarat State Petronet, a key player in the energy sector, saw its stock price fall by 7.13%, opening at ₹287.55 and currently trading at ₹268.35. The stock hit a low of ₹257.15 during the session.
Hindustan Zinc, operating in the metals and mining sector, slipped 6.14% from its opening price of ₹605.00 to ₹566.80. The stock reached a low of ₹564.00, reflecting the sector’s challenges today.
Netweb Technologies India also faced a downturn, with its stock price decreasing by 5.44% to ₹4,666.00 from an opening of ₹4,930.00. The technology sector saw mixed performances, with Netweb facing headwinds.
HFCL, another technology sector stock, dropped 5.00% to ₹187.23 from an opening of ₹196.00, marking a challenging day for tech stocks.
Sectoral patterns
In the metals sector, National Aluminium Company and Vedanta both experienced declines, with National Aluminium Company down 4.42% and Vedanta falling 3.63%. This indicates a broader trend of weakness in the metals sector.
The technology sector also saw Tejas Networks and BSE facing declines, with Tejas Networks down 4.28% and BSE falling 3.80%. This suggests a challenging environment for tech stocks today.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wockhardt | 2,071.60 | 2,071.60 | 1,907.10 | 1,920.90 | -7.33% |
| Gujarat State Petronet | 287.55 | 290.00 | 257.15 | 268.35 | -7.13% |
| Hindustan Zinc | 605.00 | 605.55 | 564.00 | 566.80 | -6.14% |
| Netweb Technologies India | 4,930.00 | 4,930.00 | 4,651.00 | 4,666.00 | -5.44% |
| HFCL | 196.00 | 197.00 | 187.23 | 187.23 | -5.00% |
| National Aluminium Company | 412.50 | 412.50 | 391.50 | 395.70 | -4.42% |
| Tejas Networks | 607.90 | 616.65 | 570.05 | 576.20 | -4.28% |
| BSE | 4,053.00 | 4,121.00 | 3,822.90 | 3,880.00 | -3.80% |
| Vedanta | 329.60 | 329.70 | 312.35 | 315.60 | -3.63% |
| Jindal Saw | 261.41 | 261.95 | 248.40 | 250.57 | -3.63% |
What this means for the market
The declines in key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, energy, and metals suggest a cautious market sentiment. Investors will be closely watching for any signs of recovery or further declines in these sectors as the session progresses.
Data as on Jun 5, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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