The Indian stock market is going through a tough time, with the Nifty 50 currently trading at 22,987.30. This is a significant drop from its all-time high of 26,277.35 on September 27, 2024, marking a 12.52 percent decline from its peak.
This downtrend has caused many Nifty 100 stocks to trade near their 52-week lows. Investors are worried due to several reasons, including foreign institutional investor (FII) selling, a weak rupee, and global uncertainties.
Factors Affecting the Market:
- FII Selling:
A major reason for the market downturn is the heavy selling by FIIs. In February 2024 alone, FIIs have recorded net sales of Rs. 24,888.74 crore, showing their continuous exit from Indian equities. - Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs):
On the other hand, DIIs have provided some support, with net purchases of Rs. 21,655.20 crore during the same period. However, DII buying has not been enough to offset the strong FII outflows, keeping the market under pressure. - Depreciating Rupee:
Apart from that, the Indian rupee has depreciated from Rs. 83.5 in September 2024 to Rs. 86.82 currently. This represents a depreciation of approximately 3.98 percent, which can further strain investor confidence and contribute to market instability. - Global Uncertainties:
Geopolitical uncertainties and U.S. policy changes are also adding to market troubles. Rising global tensions and Trump’s proposed tariffs on key imported goods have raised concerns over international trade. Changes in U.S. policies affecting Indian exports can negatively impact industries like IT and pharmaceuticals.
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Nifty 100 Stocks Near Their 52-Week Low:
| Company Name | CMP | 52-Week Low | 52-Week High | Discount |
| JSW Energy Ltd | ₹437.00 | ₹434.50 | ₹804.95 | -45.71% |
| Jio Financial Services Ltd | ₹222.25 | ₹219.30 | ₹394.70 | -43.69% |
| REC Ltd | ₹391.60 | ₹386.95 | ₹653.90 | -40.11% |
| Indian Oil Corporation Ltd | ₹117.25 | ₹116.00 | ₹194.10 | -39.59% |
| Hero MotoCorp Ltd | ₹3,859.20 | ₹3,848.50 | ₹6,245.00 | -38.20% |
| Life Insurance Corporation of India | ₹758.90 | ₹755.05 | ₹1,221.50 | -37.87% |
| IRCTC | ₹732.45 | ₹721.75 | ₹1,148.30 | -36.21% |
| Punjab National Bank | ₹92.25 | ₹91.00 | ₹142.90 | -35.44% |
| Coal India Ltd | ₹354.05 | ₹350.55 | ₹544.70 | -35.00% |
| Canara Bank | ₹85.59 | ₹84.75 | ₹129.35 | -33.83% |
| NTPC Ltd | ₹300.25 | ₹296.85 | ₹448.30 | -33.02% |
| Zydus Lifesciences Ltd | ₹901.60 | ₹863.80 | ₹1,323.90 | -31.90% |
| Tata Power Company Ltd | ₹337.20 | ₹332.15 | ₹494.85 | -31.86% |
| Godrej Consumer Products Ltd | ₹1,056.65 | ₹1,049.30 | ₹1,541.30 | -31.44% |
| Bank of Baroda | ₹205.10 | ₹202.25 | ₹298.45 | -31.28% |
| Bosch Ltd | ₹26,950.00 | ₹26,613.05 | ₹39,052.00 | -30.99% |
| DLF Ltd | ₹672.30 | ₹660.20 | ₹967.00 | -30.48% |
| Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd | ₹257.35 | ₹254.00 | ₹366.20 | -29.72% |
| Varun Beverages Ltd | ₹488.15 | ₹485.00 | ₹682.84 | -28.51% |
| State Bank of India | ₹722.00 | ₹716.15 | ₹912.10 | -20.84% |
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