Nifty Falls 2.2% This Week; Aditya Infotech, Zee Entertainment Among Top Gainers

Indian equity markets ended the week on a weak note, with benchmark indices witnessing broad-based selling pressure amid inflation concerns, rising crude oil prices and global interest rate uncertainty. The Nifty 50 declined 2.20 per cent during the week to close at 23,372.75, while the BSE Sensex fell 2.70 per cent to settle at 74,207.44.

The weakness extended to the broader market as the Nifty Midcap 100 index slipped 2.17 per cent, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index declined 4.56 per cent, snapping its five-week winning streak. Banking stocks also remained under pressure, with the Nifty Bank index falling 2.89 per cent during the week. Market sentiment was impacted by rising inflationary pressures, with wholesale price inflation reaching 8.30 per cent, its highest level in 42 months. Brent crude prices moving above $106 per barrel and concerns surrounding higher-for-longer global interest rates further weighed on investor sentiment.

Top Gainers Of The Week

Aditya Infotech Leads Weekly Gainers

Aditya Infotech emerged as the top-performing Nifty 500 stock during the week. The stock closed at Rs 3,485, registering a gain of 20.03 per cent. Trading activity remained robust, with weekly volumes of 46.4 lakh shares compared with its 30-week average volume of 13.9 lakh shares.

The rally followed the company's strong Q4FY26 earnings performance. Revenue increased 45.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,422 crore, while net profit surged 207.7 per cent to Rs 169.1 crore. Investor sentiment was further supported by the company's upgraded FY27 revenue and margin guidance.

Zee Entertainment Gains On Court Relief

Zee Entertainment Enterprises’ share price ended the week at Rs 112.48, up 20.80 per cent. The stock witnessed heightened investor interest after the Delhi High Court granted interim relief directing authorities to block websites engaged in unauthorised streaming of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The development strengthened Zee's position as the authorised broadcaster of the tournament and supported positive market sentiment around the stock.

Tejas Networks Advances On Strong Order Book

Tejas Networks closed the week at Rs 578.65, gaining 11.19 per cent. The company reported strong order momentum during FY26, with order inflows exceeding revenue execution. Its order backlog increased to Rs 1,514 crore at the end of FY26 compared with Rs 1,019 crore a year earlier. Management also highlighted favourable industry trends driven by broadband expansion, enterprise digitalisation and network transformation initiatives.

Top Losers Of The Week

Natco Pharma Slides After Weak Quarterly Performance

Natco Pharma emerged as the biggest loser among Nifty 500 stocks during the week, declining 12.17 per cent to close at Rs 892.30. The decline followed weak Q4FY26 results. Revenue fell 39.47 per cent year-on-year to Rs 739.10 crore, while EBITDA declined 66.57 per cent to Rs 205.40 crore. Net profit dropped 34.11 per cent to Rs 267.90 crore, leading to negative investor reaction.

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Witnesses Profit Booking

Jaiprakash Power Ventures ended the week at Rs 19.01, down 13.08 per cent. The stock witnessed significant profit booking after a strong rally in recent months driven by speculation surrounding potential stake acquisition interest. As investor enthusiasm moderated and quarterly earnings remained under pressure, selling activity intensified during the week.

Schneider Electric Infrastructure Under Pressure

Schneider Electric Infrastructure declined 10.86 per cent during the week to close at Rs 1,166.60. The stock came under pressure after reporting a decline in FY26 profitability despite delivering strong returns over the past year. Full-year net profit declined 20.65 per cent year-on-year, which weighed on investor sentiment amid broader weakness in the midcap and smallcap segments.

Weekly Market Summary

The week was characterised by risk-off sentiment across equity markets as investors assessed inflation trends, elevated crude oil prices and global monetary policy uncertainties. While select stocks benefited from strong earnings and company-specific developments, broader market participation remained weak.

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