Top Losers Today 18-Jun-2026: Infosys, IFCI slide
Introduction
Nifty 50 closed at 24,168 (+0.34%) while Sensex rose 254.36 points to 77,409.98 (+0.33%) on Thursday, even as IT stocks slipped. Market breadth stayed positive with 2,280 shares advancing, 1,772 declining and 169 ending unchanged. Sectorally, Bank, Pharma and Auto supported the indices, while Nifty IT fell about 1.3% and kept several heavyweight losers under pressure.
Large Cap Top Losers
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Ltd (-3.13%) The stock fell as metals and energy were among the few pockets that lagged the broader market during the session. With the price sliding close to its 52-week low of Rs 445, the move intensified on technical selling and a high turnover of 3.77 crore shares.
Infosys Ltd (-2.66%) Infosys declined as Nifty IT snapped its three-session up move and ended the day down about 1.3%, making the sector the key drag on an otherwise positive market. Investors cut exposure to large IT names after the Federal Reserve’s policy commentary kept global rate expectations elevated, which typically pressures discretionary tech spending expectations.
Varun Beverages Ltd (-2.32%) Varun Beverages slipped as traders booked profits near the upper end of its recent range after the stock stayed close to its 52-week high of Rs 555.60. The decline came despite a mildly positive close for FMCG, signalling stock-specific profit taking on relatively heavy volume of 86.82 lakh shares.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (-1.10%) HAL eased as money rotated into banking, pharma and auto counters that led the day’s gains, leaving select high-priced industrial names lagging. The stock remains well off its 52-week high of Rs 5,070.80, and the day’s drop played out on modest volumes of 8.96 lakh shares.
Tech Mahindra Ltd (-1.07%) Tech Mahindra fell in line with the broader IT sell-off as the Nifty IT index underperformed the market. The stock’s decline on 23.56 lakh shares reflected continued pressure on IT services names that were among the session’s biggest index drags.
Mid Cap Top Losers
IDBI Bank Ltd (-6.46%) IDBI Bank tumbled on a sharp unwind from higher levels, extending its drop from the 52-week high of Rs 118.45. The fall was accompanied by heavy trading volume of 6.44 crore shares, pointing to aggressive selling by short-term participants.
Jindal Stainless Ltd (-3.08%) Jindal Stainless declined as metal stocks cooled, with Nifty Metal ending flat even as the broader market held gains. The stock’s slide on 9.10 lakh shares reflected sector-wide digestion after recent moves, rather than a stock-specific announcement.
L&T Finance Ltd (-2.52%) L&T Finance fell as investors preferred banks, with Nifty Bank rising over 0.7% and continuing its multi-day uptrend. The underperformance in this NBFC name came on 37.50 lakh shares, suggesting rotation within financials toward larger banking franchises.
Ather Energy Ltd (-2.37%) Ather Energy slipped as traders pared risk in high-beta names despite a green close for the benchmarks. The stock stayed below its 52-week high of Rs 1,068.80, and the decline played out on active volume of 32.52 lakh shares.
One 97 Communications Ltd (-2.30%) One 97 Communications fell as the stock continued to correct from its 52-week high of Rs 1,381.75 amid selective selling in growth and fintech names. The move came on 42.64 lakh shares, making it one of the more actively traded mid-cap losers of the session.
Small Cap Top Losers
Varvee Global Ltd (-8.71%) Varvee Global dropped sharply even as several textile counters rallied in the broader market, indicating stock-specific selling rather than a sector-wide move. The fall came on 16.64 lakh shares, and the stock remains significantly below its 52-week high of Rs 98.50, which can attract selling on rallies.
IFCI Ltd (-8.58%) IFCI sank on huge volume as investors locked in gains after the stock had surged about 102% from its March low, according to database news. The same update noted the counter is now about 16% below its 52-week high, and Thursday’s 32.80 crore-share turnover highlighted aggressive profit booking after the recent spike linked to NSE IPO-related value-unlock expectations.
Giriraj Civil Developers Ltd (-7.33%) Giriraj Civil Developers slid in illiquid trade, with just 1.75 thousand shares changing hands, where even small sell orders can cause outsized price swings. The drop also extends a longer downtrend from the 52-week high of Rs 378.00, keeping momentum traders cautious.
Emkay Tools Ltd (-7.28%) Emkay Tools fell sharply on very low volume of 1.20 thousand shares, a setup that often leads to steep one-day moves in small caps. The stock is still well below its 52-week high of Rs 1,235.00, and the session’s decline suggests the correction remains intact.
Aerpace Industries Ltd (-7.28%) Aerpace Industries declined after a sharp run-up in the prior session, with Perplexity context indicating it had jumped over 10% on June 17, setting up a profit-taking move. The stock’s pullback came on 20.78 lakh shares and followed trading close to its 52-week high zone of Rs 32.50.
Market Overview
Sensex closed at 77,409.98 (+0.33%) and Nifty at 24,168 (+0.34%), extending the market’s winning streak even as leadership narrowed. Bank, Pharma, Auto, Realty and both PSU and private banking indices ended higher, while IT was the standout laggard with about a 1.3% drop; metals were largely flat, mirroring the pressure seen in select commodity-linked names.
Breadth stayed supportive with 2,280 advances against 1,772 declines, indicating gains were spread beyond a few heavyweights even though IT capped headline upside. The session also played out against mixed global cues after the Federal Reserve kept policy rates unchanged, while investors weighed hawkish commentary.
On the macro side, the market narrative remained underpinned by softer crude, with commentary pointing to Brent around the $18 level and a stable rupee near 94.52. This backdrop supported domestic cyclicals and financials, even as IT stocks reacted more sharply to global rate and growth sensitivities.
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