CESC Faces Decline Amid Broader Market Weakness and Mixed Performance Indicators

CESC, a prominent player in the power industry, has experienced a notable decline of 3.23% on July 31, 2025. This downturn comes as the stock has underperformed its sector by 2.61%, marking a consecutive fall over the past two days with a total decline of 3.33%. During today's trading session, CESC reached an intraday low of Rs 170.35, reflecting a decrease of 3.51%.
In terms of moving averages, CESC's stock price is currently above its 100-day and 200-day moving averages, yet it remains below the 5-day, 20-day, and 50-day moving averages, indicating mixed short-term performance.

The broader market context shows the Sensex opening lower at 80,695.50, down 786.36 points, and currently trading at 81,310.59, a decrease of 0.21%. The Sensex has been on a three-week consecutive decline, losing 1.44% during this period.

Over various time frames, CESC's performance has shown resilience, with a 3-month gain of 9.29% and a remarkable 5-year increase of 212.93%, outpacing the Sensex in both instances. However, year-to-date, CESC has seen a decline of 7.53%, contrasting with the Sensex's positive performance of 4.06%.