94 Stocks Hit Upper Circuit, 56 Hit Lower Circuit Today
By Ankur Chandra | Published at: Jul 16, 2025 07:15 PM IST
Mumbai, July 16, 2025 – A total of 94 stocks hit their upper circuit limits on Wednesday. Meanwhile, 56 stocks hit their lower circuit limits during the session.
There was a noticeable spike in activity, especially in small-cap and micro-cap stocks.
Top Upper Circuit Hits
Stocks that surged to their respective upper price bands included:
| Stock | LTP (₹) | % Change | Price Band (%) | High (₹) | 52-Week High (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DECCANCE | 1,075.00 | 20.00% | 20 | 1,075.00 | 1,075.00 |
| MCLOUD | 97.50 | 19.65% | 20 | 97.78 | 97.78 |
| FISCHER | 933.00 | 17.58% | 20 | 952.20 | 952.20 |
| SMSLIFE | 1,295.00 | 12.88% | 20 | 1,376.60 | 1,749.65 |
| COFFEEDAY | 39.96 | 9.99% | 10 | 39.96 | 54.44 |
| MANAKCOAT | 145.17 | 9.99% | 10 | 145.17 | 145.17 |
Notably, DECCANCE, MCLOUD, and AUSL rallied to their 20% circuit filters, with AUSL doubling from its year-low of ₹23.65 to ₹36 today.
Top Lower Circuit Hits
Meanwhile, weakness gripped 56 stocks that declined to their respective lower circuit limits:
| Stock | LTP (₹) | % Change | Price Band (%) | Low (₹) | 52-Week Low (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NURECA | 260.15 | -8.61% | 10 | 256.20 | 203.62 |
| RAJOOENG | 136.80 | -4.56% | 5 | 136.16 | 105.32 |
| SMARTEN | 140.55 | -5.00% | 5 | 140.55 | 140.55 |
| PUSHPA | 129.40 | -4.89% | 5 | 129.25 | 106.40 |
| PHANTOMFX | 286.80 | -5.00% | 5 | 286.80 | 165.00 |
| SILKFLEX | 91.20 | -5.00% | 5 | 91.20 | 50.65 |
NURECA led the downside with a sharp 8.6% fall, erasing recent gains and closing in on its 52-week low.
Stocks Locked in Both Circuits During Day
Interestingly, TAC, KOTYARK, and ABMINTLLTD appeared in both upper and lower circuit hit lists during intraday swings, indicating high volatility.
| Stock | Circuit Status | Final LTP (₹) | Net Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC | Both | 906.45 | 5.00% |
| KOTYARK | Both | 223.70 | 5.00% |
| GATECH | Both | 0.76 | -2.56% |
Sectoral Overview
The activity was concentrated in the smallcap and SME segments, with broad-based participation from pharma, chemicals, IT services, and infra-linked stocks.
- Total Price Band Hits:158 stocks
- Upper Circuit: 94
- Lower Circuit: 56
- Both Circuits During Day: 4
What are Price Bands?
Price bands are regulatory limits set to prevent extreme volatility. Stocks with high price movement potential are capped with daily limits ranging from 2% to 20%, depending on market capitalisation and volatility profile.
REF: https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/upper-band-hitters
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