NHPC Faces Continued Stock Decline Amid Broader Market Fluctuations

NHPC, a prominent player in the power generation and distribution sector, has experienced a notable decline of 3.05% on May 6, 2025. This drop marks a continuation of a downward trend, with the stock underperforming its sector by 1.08%. Over the past five days, NHPC has seen a cumulative decline of 5.26%, reflecting a challenging period for the company.
Intraday trading revealed a low of Rs 82.11, and the stock's performance metrics indicate that it is currently positioned above its 50-day and 100-day moving averages, yet below its 5-day, 20-day, and 200-day moving averages.

In the broader market context, the Sensex opened positively but subsequently fell by 254.12 points, trading at 80,653.12, down 0.18%. Despite this, the Sensex has shown resilience over the past three weeks, gaining 7.31%.

In terms of longer-term performance, NHPC's year-to-date return stands at 1.50%, while its one-year performance shows a decline of 19.54%. However, over three, five, and ten years, NHPC has demonstrated substantial growth, with returns of 142.70%, 303.50%, and 321.13%, respectively.