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NIFTY50, SENSEX fall: HDFC Bank, ITC, IRFC, HUL among 112 stocks that hit 52-week low on NSE
4 min read | Updated on August 19, 2026, 14:50 IST
SUMMARY
NIFTY50 and SENSEX are trading lower for the third straight day this week amid a sell-off in NIFTY50 heavyweight stocks and rising crude oil prices. Several prominent stocks like HDFC Bank, ITC, Dabur India, HUL and others hit their 52-week low today on the NSE.
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Recent surge in crude oil prices has impacted investors' sentiments.
NIFTY50 and SENSEX are trading lower for the third consecutive day this week as both benchmark indices declined over 0.5% each on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The NIFTY 50 index has been trading in the red since August 11, falling for seven straight sessions, while SENSEX has been down since August 14 amid a surge in global crude oil prices and uncertainty around the US-Iran war.
As of 1:30 pm, the NIFTY50 index is trading 115 points or 0.48% lower at 24,039, with a day low of 24,027. Meanwhile, BSE SENSEX is down 385 points or 0.49% lower at 76,857. SENSEX hit a day low of 76,823 today. Among the NIFTY50 stocks, Coal India (-1.8%), Power Grid (-1.8%) and Bajaj Finance (-1.3%) were the top three losers.
Broader market indices like NIFTY Midcap100 (-0.2%) and NIFTY Smallcap100 (-0.4%) are also trading lower. 110 stocks hit their 52-week low today as investors did profit booking amid weak market sentiment.
The volatility index, or India VIX, is up 0.9% to 11.49. Except for NIFTY IT (+0.4%), all other sectoral indices are trading in the red, with NIFTY FMCG (-0.6%), NIFTY Financial Services (-0.5%) being the top sectoral losers.
Why are NIFTY50 and SENSEX down today?
Currently, commercial oil shipments through Hormuz remain at a fraction of pre-war levels due to the US-Iran war, leading to a consistent surge in oil prices in the past few days. Rising oil prices impact the Indian economy as India imports nearly 90% of its domestic crude consumption.
Rising bond yields attract more investors as their risk-free return increases, which in turn can lead to a downturn in markets as foreign investors could sell off their risky investments and move towards bonds.
Prominent stocks at 52-week low today
| Stock | 52-week low | 1-year return* |
|---|---|---|
| ITC | ₹266 | - 34.97% |
| HDFC Bank | ₹715.1 | - 27.74% |
| Hindustan Unilever (HUL) | ₹2,010 | - 22.82% |
| Dabur India | ₹399 | - 23.55% |
| IRFC | ₹85.2 | - 32.78% |
| KEC International | ₹423.4 | - 48.82% |
| UPL Limited | ₹557.9 | - 19.60% |
| Aditya Birla Lifestyle | ₹86.9 | - 38.97% |
| Brainbees Solutions (Firstcry) | ₹197.3 | - 46.91% |
| IRB Infrastructure Developers | ₹18.9 | - 15.82% |
| Medplus Health Services | ₹649.1 | - 22.02% |
| Himatsingka Seide | ₹69.7 | - 46.56% |
| Procter & Gamble Hygiene | ₹8,235 | - 38.04% |
| SBI Funds Management | ₹550.2 | - |
*1-year return as per NSE website
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