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NSE Upper/Lower Circuit

Upper/Lower Circuit

19 July, 2025 | 10:25 AM

Upper Circuit

Lower Circuit

Company
LTP (₹)
Change %
Bid Qty.

Viji Finance

VIJIFIN

3.81

+0.63

(19.81%)

2,93,418.00

Bhagyanagar Ind

BHAGYANGR

106.41

+12.43

(13.22%)

10,202.00

Prostarm Info

PROSTARM

220.24

+20.02

(9.99%)

2,26,237.00

Vertoz

VERTOZ

101.98

+9.27

(9.99%)

27,517.00

Indo US Bio-Tech

INDOUS

191.02

+17.36

(9.99%)

17,725.00

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What is Upper Circuit? 

An upper circuit stock refers to the maximum percentage rise in the price of a company’s stock that can be reached on a particular trading day. The reason for the stock exchange setting a fixed upper limit is to prevent massive price hikes. If a company’s stock reaches the upper circuit, the stock exchange can temporarily suspend trading of that stock. By doing this, the stock exchange seeks to protect investors from purchasing stocks at an inflated price, ultimately protecting the market from a drastic price rise. 

For instance, If a stock in the stock market is trading at Rs 200, and the stock exchange has determined the upper limit at 10%. This implies that the stock can go up to a maximum of Rs 220 on a particular trading day. However, if the stock has already reached this price, it is said to have reached its upper circuit.  

What is Lower Circuit?

A lower circuit stock refers to the most a company’s stock price can fall in a single trading session. 

The stock exchange sets a predetermined lower limit to prevent a rapid fall in the price of any stock. 

In case the company’s stock has reached the set lower limit, trading in that particular stock can be temporarily suspended or put on hold. By suspending the stock, the stock exchange seeks to protect investors from potential panic selling that can cause a rapid crash in market prices. 

For instance, A stock in the stock market is trading at Rs 200, and the stock exchange has set the lower circuit limit at 10%. This implies that a company’s stock can fall to a minimum price of Rs 180 in a trading session, not more. If a company’s stock has reached this price, it is considered the lowest price that a company’s stock can reach before the stock exchange suspends trading in that stock. 

Difference Between Upper and Lower Circuit?

Basis  Upper circuit  Lower circuit 
Definition  Acts like a ceiling, setting the maximum limit a stock’s price can rise in a single day.  Acts like a safety net, setting the maximum limit a stock’s price can fall in a day. 
Price movement  Indicates an upward price movement  Indicates a downward price movement 
Market condition  Typically occurs in bullish (positive) market conditions Typically occurs in bearish (negative) market conditions  
Advantages   Can prevent sudden price spikes, reducing volatility in the stock market.  Can avert a market collapse caused by a sharp drop in stock prices. Moreover, prevents panic selling among investors 
Causes Can be a result of positive news, high profits, or increased buying interest  Can be caused by negative news, poor performance, or low earnings  
Trader reaction Investors may rush to purchase in hopes of high gains, leading to a buying freeze.  Investors are in a frenzy to sell but are unable to, creating a selling freeze 

NSE Upper/Lower Circuit FAQs

How can lower circuit shares impact investors?

Investors find it difficult to sell their stock due to a lack of buyers and because the stock exchange has temporarily suspended the stock as it has reached the lower circuit limit.

Moreover, the rapid decline in stock prices can trigger panic selling among investors and could adversely affect overall market prices.

What factors affect lower and upper circuit limits?

Several factors can affect the upper and lower circuit limits, including mergers, acquisitions, expansions, a company’s financial performance, political unrest, and investor confidence.

How to check the upper and lower circuit limits of a stock?

While not all trading platforms display price bands for stocks in real-time, some do. You can also find the upper and lower circuit limits of stock on the official NSE and BSE websites.

How to spot potential upper circuit stocks?

To identify stocks that can potentially be upper circuit stocks, you must regularly analyse a company’s financial statements. This will give you information regarding their profits, growth, and amount of debt. You should also be informed about news, announcements, or corporate actions that could affect stock prices. Lastly, focus on investing in trending sectors and industries with positive developments, as these stocks are likely to experience upward movements in their price.

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