Indian benchmark equity indices extended their decline for a second consecutive session on Tuesday. Heavyweights like Reliance Industries and Trent faced significant losses, weighing on the broader market. The Nifty 50 index closed down 71.6 points at 26,178.70, a 0.27% drop, while the Sensex fell 376.28 points, or 0.44%, to end at 85,063.34.
Price-Volume Breakout Stocks Emerge
Amidst the general market weakness, several stocks displayed a strong price-volume breakout, signaling potential upside. South Indian Bank Ltd recorded a clear breakout, its shares trading at ₹42.05, up 5.89% from the previous close. The stock touched its 52-week high, with traded volumes at approximately 10.1 crore shares, demonstrating robust participation. This stock has already delivered about 88.57% returns from its 52-week low.
Indian Energy Exchange and Pharma Surge
Indian Energy Exchange Ltd (IEX) also witnessed a significant price-volume breakout. The stock climbed 8.80% to ₹146.21, surpassing its intraday high of ₹153.43. Trading volume surged to around 8 crore shares, reflecting heightened investor interest. IEX has gained 12.24% from its 52-week low, supported by expanding volumes.
Bliss GVS Pharma Ltd showed a particularly sharp price-volume breakout, rising 19.06% to ₹191. It hit its 52-week high of ₹192 during the trading day. Volumes were substantial at approximately 5.7 crore shares. The stock has seen impressive returns of around 76.66% from its 52-week low, driven by increased trading activity.
Other Stocks to Watch
Other stocks showing positive breakouts include Rajoo Engineers Ltd, up 11.64%, Emmvee Photovoltaic Power Ltd, up 8.19%, and Rain Industries Ltd, which gained 5.10%. MIRC Electronics Ltd, Arihant Capital Markets Ltd, Manaksia Aluminium Co Ltd, and Best Agrolife Ltd also registered notable price and volume increases, indicating significant investor interest and potential trading opportunities for the next session.