Top losers today: engineers India at ₹216.00 plunges 8.94%, central bank of India at ₹31.27 drops 7.81%, gujarat state petronet at ₹268.35 falls 7.13%
The Indian stock market witnessed a mixed performance today, with the Sensex rising by 0.31% to 75,415.35 and the Nifty 50 gaining 0.27% to reach 23,719.30. Despite the overall positive trend, several stocks faced significant declines. Engineers India, Central Bank of India, and Gujarat State Petronet emerged as the top losers, with Engineers India experiencing the steepest drop of 8.94%.
Biggest decliners today
Engineers India led the list of decliners, with its stock price falling to ₹216.00, a decrease of 8.94% from its opening price of ₹220.95. The stock reached a high of ₹225.55 and a low of ₹213.00 during the session. Central Bank of India also faced a substantial decline, with its shares dropping 7.81% to ₹31.27. The stock opened at ₹32.30, reaching a high of ₹32.35 and a low of ₹31.21.
Gujarat State Petronet saw its stock price fall by 7.13% to ₹268.35. The stock opened at ₹287.55, with a high of ₹290.00 and a low of ₹257.15. Max Healthcare Institute’s shares decreased by 6.22%, closing at ₹1,023.25, while Sun TV Network’s stock fell by 6.18% to ₹486.70.
Sectoral patterns
The healthcare sector saw notable declines, with Max Healthcare Institute and Glenmark Pharmaceuticals both experiencing losses. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals’ stock dropped by 5.60% to ₹2,259.10. Aurobindo Pharma also contributed to the sector’s downturn, with its shares falling by 5.38% to ₹1,463.50.
In the technology sector, L&T Technology Services faced a decline of 4.68%, closing at ₹3,419.30. Meanwhile, Welspun Living and Welspun Corp, both part of the industrial sector, saw their stocks decrease by 4.33% and 3.96%, respectively.
| Stock | Open | High | Low | Current | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers India | 220.95 | 225.55 | 213.00 | 216.00 | -8.94% |
| Central Bank of India | 32.30 | 32.35 | 31.21 | 31.27 | -7.81% |
| Gujarat State Petronet | 287.55 | 290.00 | 257.15 | 268.35 | -7.13% |
| Max Healthcare Institute | 1,068.25 | 1,068.25 | 1,011.00 | 1,023.25 | -6.22% |
| Sun TV Network | 523.00 | 524.95 | 484.30 | 486.70 | -6.18% |
| Glenmark Pharmaceuticals | 2,390.00 | 2,413.90 | 2,226.30 | 2,259.10 | -5.60% |
| Aurobindo Pharma | 1,520.00 | 1,520.00 | 1,445.80 | 1,463.50 | -5.38% |
| L&T Technology Services | 3,565.00 | 3,565.00 | 3,407.00 | 3,419.30 | -4.68% |
| Welspun Living | 141.92 | 142.46 | 137.83 | 139.20 | -4.33% |
| Welspun Corp | 1,281.90 | 1,306.80 | 1,252.20 | 1,277.50 | -3.96% |
What this means for the market
While the broader market indices like the Sensex and Nifty showed positive momentum, the significant declines in certain stocks indicate sector-specific challenges, particularly in healthcare and industrials. Investors will be closely monitoring these sectors for any signs of recovery or further declines as the trading session progresses.
Data as on May 22, 2026, 03:35 PM IST.
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