HUL, HDFC Bank and 4 Other Blue-chip Stocks That Hit 52...

SYNOPSIS: Benchmark indices declined sharply amid global headwinds, with broad-based selling dragging multiple large-cap stocks to 52-week lows, led by weakness in financials, banking, and FMCG sectors.

The Nifty 50 is a diversified benchmark comprising 50 large-cap stocks across key sectors of the economy. As of 30th September 2025, it accounts for approximately 54.1 percent of the free-float market capitalisation of all stocks listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Benchmark indices, including the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, witnessed a sharp decline on Thursday. The sell-off was triggered by the US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged, a surge in crude oil prices above $110 per barrel, and weak global market sentiment. The Nifty 50 fell 800.15 points, or 3.36 percent, to hit an intraday low at 22,977.65.

Broad-based selling pressure was evident across the market, with all 16 major sectoral indices closing in the red. Financial and banking stocks were among the worst performers, each declining by around 3 percent, led by significant selling in HDFC Bank. Here are the six stocks that touched their 52-week lows during Thursday’s trading session:

Cipla Limited

With a market cap of Rs. 1 lakh crores, shares of Cipla Limited tumbled over 2 percent on NSE to hit a fresh 52-week low at Rs. 1,239.3 on Thursday, as against its previous closing price of Rs. 1,268.5.

Cipla Limited is engaged in the business of manufacturing, developing, and marketing a wide range of branded and generic formulations and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). It has a wide network of manufacturing, trading and other incidental operations in India and International markets.

Bajaj Finserv Limited

With a market cap of Rs. 2.74 lakh crores, shares of Bajaj Finserv Limited tumbled more than 4 percent on NSE to hit a fresh 52-week low at Rs. 1,712 on Thursday, as against its previous closing price of Rs. 1,791.8.

Bajaj Finserv Limited is the holding company for the various financial services businesses under the Bajaj group. It is engaged in the business of providing solutions for asset acquisition through financing, asset protection through general insurance, family and income protection in the form of life and health insurance, and retirement and savings solutions.

ITC Limited

With a market cap of Rs. 3.75 lakh crores, shares of ITC Limited tumbled nearly 2 percent on NSE to hit a fresh 52-week low at Rs. 299.1 on Thursday, as against its previous closing price of Rs. 304.05.

ITC Limited is a diversified conglomerate with businesses spanning fast-moving consumer goods (cigarettes & cigars, foods, personal care products, education & stationery products, safety matches and agarbattis), paperboards, paper and packaging, and agri business.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited

With a market cap of Rs. 3.67 lakh crores, shares of Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited tumbled by over 3 percent on NSE to hit a fresh 52-week low at Rs. 363.35 on Thursday, as against its previous closing price of Rs. 375.4.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited is a diversified financial services group providing a wide range of banking and financial services, including retail banking, treasury and corporate banking, investment banking, stock broking, vehicle finance, advisory services, asset management, life insurance and general insurance.

Hindustan Unilever Limited

With a market cap of Rs. 4.88 lakh crores, shares of HUL tumbled nearly 3 percent on NSE to hit a fresh 52-week low at Rs. 2,075 on Thursday, as against its previous closing price of Rs. 2,135.3.

Hindustan Unilever Limited is in the FMCG business, comprising primarily of home care, beauty & personal care and foods & refreshment segments. The company has manufacturing facilities across the country and sells primarily in India.

HDFC Bank Limited

With a market cap of Rs. 12.4 lakh crores, shares of HDFC Bank Limited tumbled nearly 9 percent on NSE to hit a fresh 52-week low at Rs. 770 on Thursday, as against its previous closing price of Rs. 843.05. HDFC Bank Limited, an Indian banking and financial services company headquartered in Mumbai, is India’s largest private sector bank by assets.

The stock declined following the resignation of Atanu Chakraborty from his roles as part-time Chairman and Independent Director, citing differences related to “values and ethics,” which had raised governance concerns among certain investors. Subsequently, Keki Mistry has been appointed as interim Chairman for a period of three months, subject to approval from the Reserve Bank of India.

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