Intraday Price Movement and Market Context
On the trading day, Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd (stock ID 716033) opened with some positive momentum, reaching an intraday high of Rs 1453.20, marking a 2.51% gain from the prior close. However, this upward movement was short-lived as the stock reversed sharply, declining to its intraday low of Rs 1365.35, representing a 3.69% drop. The day ended with a net loss of 3.06%, underperforming the Transport Infrastructure sector, which itself fell by 2.76%.
The broader market, represented by the Sensex, also faced a sharp reversal. After opening 119.19 points higher, the Sensex declined by 924.37 points, or 0.98%, closing at 81,464.60. This negative market environment contributed to the pressure on Adani Ports shares, which fell more steeply than the benchmark index.
Technical Indicators and Trend Analysis
From a technical perspective, the stock’s price remains above its 5-day moving average but below its 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages. This positioning suggests that while short-term momentum had been positive, longer-term trends continue to exert downward pressure. The recent decline follows four consecutive days of gains, indicating a possible short-term trend reversal.
The stock’s Mojo Score stands at 57.0, with a Mojo Grade of Hold, upgraded from Sell on 28 Jan 2026. Despite this upgrade, the current price action reflects caution among traders, as the stock’s market cap grade remains at 1, signalling limited market capitalisation strength relative to peers.
Comparative Performance Metrics
Examining the stock’s performance over various time frames provides further context. Over the past week, Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd gained 5.08%, outperforming the Sensex’s marginal decline of 0.09%. However, over the last month and three months, the stock has declined by 5.96% and 5.75% respectively, underperforming the Sensex’s losses of 3.79% and 3.48% over the same periods.
Year-to-date, the stock has fallen 6.50%, compared to the Sensex’s 4.41% decline. Despite these recent setbacks, the stock’s longer-term performance remains robust, with gains of 27.60% over one year, 130.22% over three years, 169.69% over five years, and an impressive 546.00% over ten years, all significantly outperforming the Sensex benchmarks.
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Sector and Market Sentiment Impact
The Transport Infrastructure sector, in which Adani Ports operates, faced broad-based selling pressure, declining 2.76% on the day. This sectoral weakness, combined with the sharp reversal in the Sensex, contributed to the stock’s intraday decline. The Sensex’s trading below its 50-day moving average, despite the 50DMA remaining above the 200DMA, signals a cautious market environment with potential volatility ahead.
Adani Ports’ sharper decline relative to the Sensex (-3.08% vs -0.98%) and its sector suggests that investors were more reactive to sector-specific or stock-specific factors, possibly profit-taking after recent gains or repositioning amid the broader market weakness.
Price Pressure and Immediate Challenges
The intraday low of Rs 1365.35 represents a significant price pressure point, reflecting a 3.69% drop from the previous close. This level may act as a near-term support, but the stock’s inability to sustain gains above the intraday high of Rs 1453.20 indicates selling interest at higher levels. The stock’s position below multiple longer-term moving averages further underscores the challenges in regaining upward momentum in the current market context.
Summary of Key Metrics
To summarise, Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd’s performance on 1 Feb 2026 was characterised by:
- A day’s high of Rs 1453.20 (+2.51%) and a low of Rs 1365.35 (-3.69%)
- A closing loss of 3.06%, underperforming the sector and Sensex
- Trading above the 5-day moving average but below longer-term averages
- A Mojo Score of 57.0 with a Hold grade, upgraded from Sell three days prior
- Sector decline of 2.76% and Sensex decline of 0.98% on the day
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Conclusion
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd’s intraday decline on 1 Feb 2026 reflects a combination of sectoral weakness, broader market volatility, and a short-term reversal after a series of gains. The stock’s trading below key moving averages and sharper fall relative to the Sensex indicate prevailing price pressure and cautious sentiment among market participants. While the stock maintains a Hold grade with a moderate Mojo Score, the immediate trading environment remains challenging, with the intraday low of Rs 1365.35 marking a critical level to watch in the near term.
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