NLC India Ltd. (NLCINDIA): NLC India Share Price Falls 3.89% Today; Stock Among Top Losers

NLC India Ltd. traded at Rs 265.85, down 3.89% today, with market capitalisation at Rs 38,416.77 crore as the power stock featured among top decliners.

NLC India Share Price was at Rs 265.85 on 19 August 2026 at 3:31:48 PM IST, down Rs 10.75 or 3.89% from the previous close of Rs 276.60, taking the company’s market capitalisation to Rs 38,416.77 crore. That made NLC India Ltd. one of the names in focus in Stock Market Today and Share Market Today, especially within the power space, after the stock appeared on a price-fall threshold screen.

The verified data confirms the share price decline and shows that the stock moved from an open of Rs 276.30 to a day low of Rs 264.85, while the day high stayed at Rs 276.50. In other words, the session reflected weakness almost throughout the day rather than a brief late sell-off. Turnover on the BSE stood at Rs 2.45 crore, while combined traded volume across exchanges reached 22,55,031 shares, keeping NLC India Stock News relevant for traders tracking Market Movers and Stocks Under Pressure.

The supplied data establishes what happened in the market, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind the move. That matters because investors often search why a stock is falling today, yet not every top decliner comes with an immediately verified trigger. For Univest readers, the key takeaway is that the move was large enough to stand out for a large-cap stock, and it happened in a sector where valuation and profitability metrics vary widely across listed peers. That combination makes NLC India Share Price Today a name worth tracking through price action, relative positioning and sector context rather than speculation.

NLC India Ltd. (NLCINDIA) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 265.85
Previous Close	Rs 276.6
Today's Change	Rs -10.75 (-3.89%)
Day Open	Rs 276.3
Day High	Rs 276.5
Day Low	Rs 264.85
Current Volume (BSE)	92,336
BSE Traded Volume	92,336
NSE Traded Volume	21,62,695
Combined NSE + BSE Volume	22,55,031
Turnover	Rs 2.45 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 38,416.77 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

NLC India Ltd. (NLCINDIA) traded at Rs 265.85. versus the previous close of Rs 276.6, a fall of 3.89%. The stock opened at Rs 276.3, reached Rs 276.5, touched Rs 264.85. Reported volume was 92,336.

NLC India Ltd. (NLCINDIA) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 38,416.77 crore

NLC India Fundamental Analysis is constrained to the verified company-level financial data supplied here, but even that limited set offers useful context. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 38,416.77 crore, which clearly places it in the large-cap bracket and sets it apart from the smaller listed power names shown in the sector and peer snapshots. Market capitalisation alone does not say whether a stock is cheap or expensive, but it does indicate size, trading relevance and the scale at which investors evaluate the business.

For NLC India Share Price, that large market cap is especially notable because the sector benchmark snapshot provided here covers 16 same-sector companies with a median market capitalisation of just Rs 134.08 crore and an average of Rs 655.43 crore. The benchmark maximum is Rs 2,722.49 crore, which means NLC India Ltd. sits far above the size range of the supplied listed comparables. That makes the stock structurally different from much of the sample investors may casually compare it with.

The supplied dataset does not include company-specific P/E ratio, P/B ratio, EV/EBITDA, ROE, ROCE, EPS, book value, dividend yield, revenue growth, net profit growth, debt-to-equity or cash-flow figures for NLC India Ltd., so the most grounded way to read today’s move is through the combination of company size, price action and sector benchmark dispersion. Within a sector where peer P/E values span from 0.82 to 89.81 and P/B values range from -0.19 to 15.39, broad conclusions based on one-day price movement alone would be weak.

That is why Univest views NLC India Stock Analysis through a layered lens. The current decline matters because it occurred in a large-cap stock with substantial market presence, but the supplied data does not show whether valuation or profitability metrics directly explain today’s weakness. Investors tracking NLC India Financial Results, NLC India Earnings and NLC India Company News would therefore want to connect future company disclosures with this market move rather than rely on assumption. The next logical check is whether ownership structure offers another clue; in this dataset, sector and peer comparison become more informative than shareholding detail.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Power
Benchmark Scope	same sector
Benchmark Median P/E	32.05x
Benchmark Average P/E	34.48x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.82x to 89.81x
Benchmark Median P/B	0.95x
Benchmark Median ROE	0.31%
Benchmark Median ROCE	4.92%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 38,416.77 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 134.08 crore

NLC India Ltd. (NLCINDIA) is classified under sector: Power.

Track today's top decliners through the Univest top decliners screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

The sector snapshot shows that NLC India Ltd. operates in the Power sector, and the benchmark supplied here covers 16 companies from the same sector. That benchmark matters because it provides exact ranges for valuation, profitability and market capitalisation, helping place today’s share price decline in a broader industry frame.

The benchmark scope is explicitly defined as the same sector, with 16 companies included. On valuation, the sector P/E dataset has 10 companies, with a median of 32.05, an average of 34.48, a minimum of 0.82 and a maximum of 89.81. The P/B dataset covers 16 companies, with a median of 0.95, an average of 2.67, a minimum of -0.19 and a maximum of 15.39. On profitability, the benchmark ROE dataset covers 16 companies with a median of 0.31 and an average of -12.79, while ROCE across 16 companies has a median of 4.92 and an average of -7.77.

Those numbers show a sector with wide dispersion rather than a uniform financial profile. Some power stocks in the universe trade at very low earnings multiples, while others command sharply higher valuations. Profitability is similarly uneven, with the average ROE and average ROCE both negative despite slightly positive medians. That suggests a split sector in which a few better-performing names coexist with weaker businesses, stressed balance sheets or inconsistent earnings patterns.

The market-cap benchmark adds another layer. The same 16-company group has a median market capitalisation of Rs 134.08 crore, an average of Rs 655.43 crore, a minimum of Rs 19.12 crore and a maximum of Rs 2,722.49 crore. Against that backdrop, NLC India Market Cap of Rs 38,416.77 crore stands far outside the supplied benchmark range. For Univest readers, that means NLC India Share Price News Today should not be interpreted as a move in just another small sector stock. It is a large-cap name in a sector sample dominated by much smaller companies, which is one reason the decline is notable even without a confirmed catalyst.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd.	GIPCL	2,722.49	5.3	0.67	6.42	9.18
Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.	RELINFRA	2,677.35	0.82	-0.16	0	32.09
BF Utilities Ltd.	BFUTILITIE	2,041.21	0	12.4	0	13.13
Orient Green Power Company Ltd.	GREENPOWER	1,141.22	17.67	0.94	9.85	9.65
India Power Corporation Ltd.	DPSCLTD	702.1	53.58	2.2	1.95	3.38

NLC India Ltd. (NLCINDIA) has a market capitalisation of Rs 38,416.77 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 0 have a larger market capitalisation.

The peer snapshot offers a direct listed-company comparison within the Power sector, and it highlights how mixed the space is on valuation, returns and company size. For investors following NLC India Share Price, the main takeaway is not a simple ranking but the degree of variation across comparable power names.

Among the supplied peers, Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,722.49 crore, P/E of 5.30, P/B of 0.67, ROE of 6.42 and ROCE of 9.18. Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. stands at Rs 2,677.35 crore with a P/E of 0.82, P/B of -0.16, ROE of 0 and ROCE of 32.09. BF Utilities Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,041.21 crore and P/B of 12.40, with ROE at 0 and ROCE at 13.13. Orient Green Power Company Ltd. is at Rs 1,141.22 crore with P/E of 17.67, P/B of 0.94, ROE of 9.85 and ROCE of 9.65. India Power Corporation Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 702.10 crore, P/E of 53.58, P/B of 2.20, ROE of 1.95 and ROCE of 3.38.

Further down the size ladder, GVK Power & Infrastructure Ltd. is at Rs 369.54 crore with P/B of -0.19, ROE of 0 and ROCE of 1.03. Surana Telecom And Power Ltd. stands at Rs 218.44 crore with P/E of 7.17, P/B of 1.15, ROE of 3.25 and ROCE of 5.70. Indowind Energy Ltd. is at Rs 142 crore with P/B of 0.44, ROE of 0.12 and ROCE of 0.80. Globus Power Generation Ltd. has a market cap of Rs 126.16 crore, P/B of 15.39, ROE of -107.25 and ROCE of -106.98, while Energy Development Company Ltd. stands at Rs 78.19 crore with P/B of 0.97, ROE of -6.90 and ROCE of 3.37.

Compared with these peers, NLC India Ltd. is in a very different size class at Rs 38,416.77 crore. The peer set supplied here therefore offers stronger context on sector dispersion than on close size parity. For Univest, this is important: when a stock of NLC India’s scale records a notable share price fall, investors should read it as a significant Market Update for the stock rather than assume it behaves like the smaller-cap names in the same industry list.

Why Investors Are Watching NLC India

NLC India Stock News is being tracked because the stock recorded a clear single-day decline in a large-cap counter, and the trading pattern showed sustained intraday weakness rather than only a brief pullback. In a market where attention often shifts to today’s rally names, a sizeable top decliner in the Power sector also becomes part of Stocks in News and Top Losers Today screens.

• Verified price action: NLC India Share Price Today fell 3.89% to Rs 265.85 from the previous close of Rs 276.60.
• Intraday range: The stock opened at Rs 276.30, hit a high of Rs 276.50 and a low of Rs 264.85, showing weakness across the session.
• Volume footprint: Total traded volume reached 22,55,031 shares, with 21,62,695 shares on NSE and 92,336 shares on BSE.
• Company scale: Market capitalisation remains large at Rs 38,416.77 crore.
• Sector positioning: The Power benchmark supplied by the workflow is dominated by much smaller companies, making this decline notable in relative size terms.

What investors may monitor next is whether NLC India Share Price stabilises nearer the day low or shows better resilience in subsequent sessions, and whether upcoming NLC India Latest News, NLC India Financial Results or company-specific disclosures provide a clearer connection to this move. Univest would also track whether the stock continues to remain under Selling Pressure or whether activity normalises after this sharp one-day decline.

About NLC India

NLC India Ltd. is identified in the supplied dataset as part of the Power sector. The peer and benchmark company universe linked to it is classified under the industry label Power Generation/Distribution, which gives a functional picture of the operating space in which the company is being analysed for this article.

That sector context matters for understanding NLC India Share Price News because power stocks are often compared not only on price movement but also on their place within a broad utility and generation-distribution framework. In the supplied benchmark, the company sits alongside names such as Gujarat Industries Power Company Ltd., Orient Green Power Company Ltd. and India Power Corporation Ltd., all grouped under Power Generation/Distribution. This helps investors place the stock within an industry where earnings profiles, capital intensity and returns on capital can vary sharply.

The available data for this article does not provide a more detailed business description, product list, revenue mix or segment split for NLC India Ltd. Even so, the company’s scale is clearly established by its Rs 38,416.77 crore market capitalisation, which stands substantially above every market-cap figure in the supplied sector sample. For readers using Univest for NLC India Company News, that means the stock occupies a larger market footprint than many of the names commonly seen in the same listed peer basket. In practical terms, NLC India Share Price is therefore being watched not just as another power stock, but as a sizeable listed company whose movements can attract wider attention in the Indian Stock Market.

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For readers looking beyond a single headline, Univest is useful for combining NLC India Share Price Live tracking with structured stock analysis. That includes price action context, benchmark sector data, peer comparison and other market insights that help frame a move like today’s decline. It is a practical way to keep NLC India Share Price Today, NLC India Shareholding Pattern, 52-week levels and broader NLC India Stock News on one research workflow without jumping between multiple sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NLC India Share Price today?

Ans. NLC India Share Price was Rs 265.85 on 19 August 2026 at 3:31:48 PM IST. The stock was down Rs 10.75 from the previous close of Rs 276.60, marking a 3.89% intraday decline.

Why is NLC India Share Price falling today?

Ans. The supplied data confirms that NLC India Ltd. recorded a 3.89% price fall and featured on a top decliner screen. However, the verified dataset for this article does not establish a company-specific catalyst behind the move.

What were the day high and day low for NLC India shares?

Ans. NLC India Share Price traded between a day high of Rs 276.50 and a day low of Rs 264.85. The stock opened at Rs 276.30, showing that weakness developed after the open and persisted through the session.

How much did NLC India stock fall compared with the previous close?

Ans. NLC India Ltd. fell by Rs 10.75 compared with its previous close of Rs 276.60. In percentage terms, that translated into a 3.89% share price decline, putting the stock among notable market decliners.

What is the market capitalisation of NLC India Ltd.?

Ans. NLC India Market Cap stood at Rs 38,416.77 crore in the supplied market data. That places the company in the Large Cap category and far above the market-cap range of the supplied same-sector benchmark basket.

How much volume was traded in NLC India today?

Ans. Total traded volume in NLC India reached 22,55,031 shares across exchanges. NSE volume was 21,62,695 shares and BSE volume was 92,336 shares, while BSE turnover for the session stood at Rs 2.45 crore.

Which sector does NLC India belong to?

Ans. NLC India Ltd. is classified under the Power sector in the supplied dataset. The associated listed peer universe is grouped under the Power Generation/Distribution industry, providing the basis for sector and peer comparison in this article.

How does NLC India compare with the supplied power-sector benchmark?

Ans. The same-sector benchmark covers 16 companies with a median market capitalisation of Rs 134.08 crore and an average of Rs 655.43 crore. NLC India Ltd., at Rs 38,416.77 crore, is far larger than that supplied benchmark range.

Which peers are included in this NLC India comparison?

Ans. The supplied peer set includes Gujarat Industries Power, Reliance Infrastructure, BF Utilities, Orient Green Power, India Power Corporation, GVK Power, Surana Telecom And Power, Indowind Energy, Globus Power Generation and Energy Development Company.

Why is NLC India Share Price in the news today?

Ans. NLC India Share Price is in focus because the stock declined 3.89% in a single session and appeared on a threshold-based top losers screen. Its large-cap status makes the move more noticeable in daily market tracking.