Last week, even though the market barely moved, seven of India’s ten most valuable companies together lost more than ₹35,000 crore in market value. The biggest hit was to State Bank of India (SBI), which saw its worth drop by about ₹12,700 crore.
Overall market snapshot
The BSE index nudged up by just 0.13%, gaining 112 points. Despite this tiny rise, the combined valuation of the seven firms fell sharply.
Companies that saw their value fall
- State Bank of India: down ₹12,692.1 cr to ₹8,92,046.88 cr
- Reliance Industries: down ₹8,254.81 cr to ₹21,09,712.48 cr
- Bajaj Finance: down ₹5,102.43 cr to ₹6,22,124.01 cr
- Larsen & Toubro: down ₹4,002.94 cr to ₹5,56,436.22 cr
- ICICI Bank: down ₹2,571.39 cr to ₹9,65,669.15 cr
- LIC: down ₹1,802.62 cr to ₹5,37,403.43 cr
- TCS: down ₹1,013.07 cr to ₹11,86,660.34 cr
Companies that gained value
- HDFC Bank: up ₹10,126.81 cr to ₹15,26,765.44 cr
- Infosys: up ₹6,626.62 cr to ₹6,87,818.84 cr
- Bharti Airtel: up ₹5,359.98 cr to ₹12,00,692.32 cr
What this means for investors
Even a small overall market rise can hide big swings in the biggest stocks. A sharp fall in SBI and Reliance pulled the total valuation down, while gains in HDFC Bank, Infosys and Airtel offset some of the loss.
Investors should keep an eye on these large‑cap names because their moves can impact the broader market sentiment, especially during low‑volume weeks.
Key takeaways
- The seven top stocks lost a combined ₹35,439 cr in just one short week.
- SBI led the decline, shedding over ₹12,600 cr.
- HDFC Bank, Infosys and Bharti Airtel were the only major gainers.
- Small index movements don’t always reflect the health of the biggest companies.
Remember, this is just an overview, not a prediction. Do your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making any investment decisions.