The slide underscores heightened volatility in India’s technology and services space, raising concerns over earnings outlook and investor confidence. Persistent price weakness could trigger further fund outflows and pressure on corporate balance sheets.
The recent plunge in India’s Sensex reflects a confluence of macro‑economic headwinds and sector‑specific pressures. Global growth concerns, tighter monetary policy in the United States, and a weaker rupee have eroded foreign inflows, while domestic consumption data remain tepid. For the technology and services segment, which traditionally benefits from export‑driven revenue, the slowdown in overseas demand and rising input costs have squeezed margins, prompting investors to reassess valuation multiples. This backdrop explains why marquee names like Wipro, TCS and Infosys have breached their 52‑week lows, signaling a potential shift from the bullish narrative that dominated the past two years.
Technical analysts point to the 52‑week low breaches as a classic bearish indicator, suggesting that momentum may be turning negative. When multiple large‑cap stocks simultaneously test their annual troughs, it often precedes broader market corrections, especially if support levels fail to hold. The BSE 200 index’s concentration of IT and financial services firms amplifies this effect, as a sell‑off in one segment quickly ripples through related stocks. Investors are therefore watching key moving averages and volume patterns for clues on whether the current dip is a short‑term retracement or the start of a more sustained downturn.
For corporate strategists and fund managers, the current environment demands a recalibrated risk framework. Companies must prioritize cost‑efficiency, diversify client portfolios, and accelerate digital transformation to mitigate earnings volatility. Meanwhile, asset allocators might consider increasing exposure to defensive sectors or seeking quality stocks with strong balance sheets that can weather the turbulence. Understanding the interplay between macro trends, sector dynamics, and technical signals will be crucial for navigating the next phase of India’s equity market.
By Ritesh Presswala, ETMarkets.com · Feb 13 2026, 06:30:39 PM IST
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On Friday, the benchmark Sensex plunged nearly 1,048 points, ending the session at 82,627. Amid the wider market decline, nine stocks in the BSE 200 index slipped to new 52‑week lows. A 52‑week low marks the lowest price a stock has reached in the past year. Traders and investors widely monitor this as an important technical signal of valuation and possible future price trends.
New 52‑week low: Rs 209.15 | Current market price (CMP): Rs 214.1
In the last month, the stock has fallen about ‑19 %.
New 52‑week low: Rs 3,491.15 | CMP: Rs 3,512.35
In the last month, the stock has fallen about ‑19 %.
New 52‑week low: Rs 2,579 | CMP: Rs 2,692.15
In the last month, the stock has fallen about ‑18 %.
New 52‑week low: Rs 1,281.55 | CMP: Rs 1,369.5
In the last month, the stock has fallen about ‑14 %.
New 52‑week low: Rs 1,105 | CMP: Rs 1,143.75
In the last month, the stock has fallen about ‑14 %.
New 52‑week low: Rs 6,398.05 | CMP: Rs 6,641.75
In the last month, the stock has fallen about ‑14 %.
New 52‑week low: Rs 121.6 | CMP: Rs 123.55
In the last month, the stock has fallen about ‑12 %.
New 52‑week low: Rs 26,306 | CMP: Rs 26,469.95
In the last month, the stock has fallen about ‑6 %.
New 52‑week low: Rs 11,466.1 | CMP: Rs 11,709.2
In the last month, the stock has fallen about ‑6 %.
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