Top losers today: the new India assurance at ₹195.10 down 8.02%, vedanta at ₹281.70 falls 7.90%, gujarat state petronet at ₹268.35 slips 7.13%
The Indian stock market experienced a downturn today, with both the SENSEX and NIFTY 50 indices declining by 1.16%. Among the top losers, The New India Assurance Company, Vedanta, and Gujarat State Petronet recorded significant drops in their share prices, reflecting a challenging trading session.
Biggest decliners today
The New India Assurance Company led the decline, with its stock price falling by 8.02% from its opening price of ₹211.71 to a current level of ₹195.10. This significant drop places the company at the forefront of today’s losers.
Vedanta followed closely, with its shares dropping by 7.90% from an opening price of ₹294.50 to ₹281.70. The mining and metals sector, represented by Vedanta, faced considerable pressure during the session.
Gujarat State Petronet also featured prominently among the decliners, with a 7.13% decrease from its opening price of ₹287.55 to ₹268.35. The energy sector, including companies like Gujarat State Petronet, experienced notable declines.
National Aluminium Company saw its stock price decrease by 5.97%, moving from an opening price of ₹372.00 to ₹355.40. The metals sector, including aluminium, faced headwinds today.
Hindustan Zinc’s shares fell by 4.61%, with the stock price dropping from ₹561.50 to ₹546.80. The zinc sector mirrored the broader market’s negative sentiment.
Sectoral patterns
In addition to the individual stock performances, there were noticeable patterns across sectors. The metals and mining sector, represented by companies like Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc, faced significant declines. Similarly, the energy sector, with Gujarat State Petronet and Hindustan Oil Exploration Company, saw downward pressure.
The automotive sector, represented by Ashok Leyland, experienced a 3.65% drop, indicating challenges in this area as well. The technology sector, with Netweb Technologies India, also faced a decline, albeit to a lesser extent.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New India Assurance | 211.71 | 211.91 | 192.62 | 195.10 | -8.02% |
| Vedanta | 294.50 | 294.50 | 279.00 | 281.70 | -7.90% |
| Gujarat State Petronet | 287.55 | 290.00 | 257.15 | 268.35 | -7.13% |
| National Aluminium Company | 372.00 | 372.05 | 350.35 | 355.40 | -5.97% |
| Hindustan Zinc | 561.50 | 564.05 | 544.00 | 546.80 | -4.61% |
| JINDAL STEEL | 1,131.00 | 1,131.90 | 1,076.20 | 1,082.60 | -4.36% |
| Hindustan Oil Exploration Company | 165.99 | 166.29 | 157.50 | 158.28 | -4.08% |
| Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals | 579.90 | 581.45 | 558.05 | 559.75 | -3.74% |
| Ashok Leyland | 157.10 | 157.19 | 150.30 | 151.46 | -3.65% |
| Netweb Technologies India | 5,110.00 | 5,175.00 | 4,901.00 | 4,925.10 | -3.64% |
What this means for the market
The significant declines in key sectors such as metals, energy, and automotive suggest a broader market sentiment of caution. Investors may need to closely monitor these sectors for further developments as the market continues to navigate through this challenging period. The performance of these stocks could provide insights into the overall economic conditions and investor confidence in the coming sessions.
Data as on Jun 23, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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