Price Band Hitters, July 21, 2026: Menon Bearings, Ruby Mills, TICL Among Stocks Hitting Price Bands on Tuesday

Mumbai, July 21:A handful of stocks grabbed traders’ attention on the NSE on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, after hitting their prescribed price bands during the session. By the 4:00 PM IST market close, Menon Bearings, Ruby Mills and TICL were among the key names on the exchange’s price band hitters list, while Dhansa, PPSL, MEP Infrastructure Developers, Sanwaria Consumer and FEL also featured.

Unlike sessions that witness widespread circuit activity, Tuesday’s list remained relatively compact, suggesting that sharp price movements were confined to a few individual stocks rather than the broader market.

Price Band Hitters at 4:00 PM IST

Market Highlights

• Menon Bearings touched its 5% upper price band, making it one of the strongest performers of the session.
• Ruby Mills and TICL also witnessed sustained buying interest and closed close to their upper circuit limits.
• PPSL remained firmly in positive territory, reflecting continued interest in select SME counters.
• On the other hand, Dhansa hit its 5% lower price band, indicating strong selling pressure.
• MEP Infrastructure Developers and FEL also ended lower, while Sanwaria Consumer finished largely unchanged.

Most of the names on Tuesday’s circuit list came from the SME and micro-cap segment, where lower liquidity often results in sharper price swings.

Why Price Band Hitters Matter

Price bands, commonly referred to as circuits, are safeguards put in place by stock exchanges to prevent excessive price volatility in a single trading session. When a stock reaches its upper or lower limit, it usually reflects a temporary imbalance between buyers and sellers.

However, hitting a circuit should not be viewed as a buy or sell signal on its own. Investors typically look at trading volumes, company announcements, shareholding changes and overall business fundamentals before taking an investment decision.

Conclusion

At the 4:00 PM IST close on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Menon Bearings, Ruby Mills and TICL stood out among the NSE’s price band hitters after attracting strong buying interest. Meanwhile, Dhansa remained under selling pressure as it touched its lower circuit. With the earnings season driving stock-specific action across the market, circuit-hit stocks are likely to remain under investors’ watch, although they are best assessed alongside broader market developments and company-specific news.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/market-data/both-band-hitters