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HMA Agro Industries Ltd’s stock closed the week at Rs.25.72, down 1.19% from the previous Friday’s close of Rs.26.03, underperforming the Sensex which gained 1.62% over the same period. The week was marked by fresh 52-week and all-time lows, reflecting persistent bearish momentum amid mixed financial signals and cautious market sentiment.

Essen Speciality Films Ltd delivered a strong weekly performance, rising 9.04% from ₹137.15 to ₹149.55 between 26 and 30 January 2026, significantly outpacing the Sensex’s 1.62% gain over the same period. The stock’s rally was fuelled by a sharp surge to its upper circuit on 27 January amid robust buying pressure, followed by a mixed reaction to its Q2 FY26 results on 30 January. Despite the positive price momentum, the stock’s underlying fundamentals and volatility warrant close attention.

Ideaforge Technology Ltd delivered a strong weekly performance, rising 15.18% from Rs.401.25 to Rs.462.15 between 27 and 30 January 2026, significantly outperforming the Sensex’s 1.62% gain over the same period. The week was marked by notable intraday volatility, technical shifts, and active trading volumes, reflecting a complex market environment for the aerospace and defence company.

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Ltd’s stock ended the week unchanged at Rs.13.60, despite significant intraday volatility and a fresh all-time low of Rs.13.32 on 27 January 2026. The stock underperformed the Sensex, which gained 1.62% over the same period, reflecting ongoing financial challenges and bearish market sentiment surrounding the bank.

NIIT Learning Systems Ltd delivered a robust weekly performance, rising 8.12% from ₹369.65 to ₹399.65 between 27 and 30 January 2026, significantly outperforming the Sensex’s 1.62% gain over the same period. The stock’s upward trajectory was supported by a series of valuation upgrades, strong quarterly results, and stabilising financial trends amid margin pressures, reflecting renewed investor interest despite ongoing operational challenges.

Redtape Ltd delivered a notable weekly gain of 10.35%, closing at Rs.123.65 on 30 January 2026, outperforming the Sensex’s 1.62% rise over the same period. The stock’s volatile week featured a new 52-week low, a sharp rebound with an upper circuit hit, and mixed technical signals, reflecting a complex interplay of market sentiment and company-specific developments.

SBFC Finance Ltd endured a challenging week from 26 to 30 January 2026, with its stock price plunging 15.90% from Rs.101.60 to Rs.85.45, sharply underperforming the Sensex, which rose 1.62% over the same period. The steep decline was driven by a combination of a downgrade to a 'Sell' rating, heavy intraday selling pressure accompanied by record volumes, and sustained bearish technical signals, all contributing to a volatile and negative trading environment for the stock.

VL E-Governance & IT Solutions Ltd’s stock declined by 4.68% over the week ending 30 January 2026, closing at Rs.14.65 against a 1.62% gain in the Sensex. The stock hit fresh 52-week and all-time lows amid ongoing financial challenges and sustained selling pressure, underperforming both the broader market and its sector peers throughout the week.

TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd closed the week ending 30 January 2026 with a modest gain of 2.66%, outperforming the Sensex’s 1.62% rise over the same period. Despite hitting a fresh 52-week and all-time low of Rs.92.4 on 27 January, the stock rebounded in subsequent sessions, reflecting a volatile week marked by significant price swings and mixed fundamental signals.

Aeroflex Industries Ltd delivered a strong performance this week, with its stock price rising by 11.64% from Rs.159.30 to Rs.177.85, significantly outperforming the Sensex’s 1.62% gain over the same period. The week was marked by a notable intraday surge on 29 January 2026 and the release of its Q3 FY26 results, both of which influenced investor sentiment and trading activity.

Vishnu Prakash R Punglia Ltd’s stock closed the week at Rs.44.44, down 1.68% from the previous Friday’s close of Rs.45.20, underperforming the Sensex which gained 1.62% over the same period. The week was marked by the stock hitting a fresh 52-week and all-time low on 27 January 2026, reflecting ongoing financial and operational challenges amid a cautious market backdrop.

Ratnaveer Precision Engineering Ltd delivered a strong weekly performance, rising 10.90% from ₹138.10 to ₹153.15, significantly outpacing the Sensex’s 1.62% gain over the same period. The stock’s rally was driven by a notable upgrade in its investment rating to Hold, reflecting improved technical indicators and robust quarterly financial results. Despite some mixed longer-term technical signals, the week saw renewed momentum and growing institutional interest, positioning the stock for cautious optimism amid sectoral challenges.

Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd closed the week ending 30 January 2026 with a modest gain of 0.85%, closing at Rs.1,344.90, slightly underperforming the Sensex’s 1.62% rise over the same period. The week was marked by significant technical shifts, a notable surge in derivatives open interest, and a rating upgrade from MarketsMOJO, reflecting a complex interplay of cautious optimism and lingering risks.

Sai Silks (Kalamandir) Ltd’s stock closed the week at Rs.112.00, down 3.11% from the previous Friday’s close of Rs.115.60, underperforming the Sensex which gained 1.62% over the same period. The week was marked by multiple fresh 52-week and all-time lows, reflecting sustained bearish momentum amid subdued growth prospects and declining institutional interest.

SignatureGlobal India Ltd recorded a mixed but ultimately positive week, closing with a 4.56% gain against the Sensex’s 1.62% rise. The week was marked by a sharp intraday low on 27 January amid sustained selling pressure, followed by a strong rebound and intraday high on 30 January, reflecting volatile trading and shifting investor sentiment within the realty sector.

Manoj Vaibhav Gems N Jewellers Ltd closed the week ending 30 January 2026 with a modest gain of 1.58%, slightly underperforming the Sensex which rose 1.62% over the same period. The stock experienced significant volatility, including hitting a new 52-week and all-time low on 27 January before recovering to close near the week’s high. Key company-specific developments and technical factors shaped the stock’s performance amid broader market movements.

Updater Services Ltd’s stock closed the week at Rs.152.45, down 1.42% from the previous Friday’s close of Rs.154.65, underperforming the Sensex which gained 1.62% over the same period. The week was marked by the stock hitting fresh 52-week and all-time lows on 27 January 2026, reflecting ongoing challenges in financial performance and market sentiment despite broader market gains.

Valiant Laboratories Ltd’s stock recorded a modest weekly gain of 1.16% to close at Rs.59.18 on 30 January 2026, underperforming the Sensex which rose 1.62% over the same period. The week was marked by a series of fresh 52-week lows and an all-time low, reflecting ongoing challenges in the company’s financial health despite some operational improvements. This review analyses the key events and price movements that shaped the stock’s performance during the week ending 30 January 2026.

Plaza Wires Ltd recorded a notable weekly gain of 7.81%, closing at Rs.38.51 on 30 January 2026, outperforming the Sensex’s 1.62% rise over the same period. The week was marked by a sharp rebound from a 52-week low on 27 January, driven by technical improvements and positive quarterly results, despite ongoing fundamental challenges. Volatility characterised the final trading day, reflecting mixed investor sentiment amid cautious optimism.