Multiple Stocks Lead Losses in BSE 'A' and 'B' Groups on August 17, 2026
On 17 August 2026, several stocks in the BSE's 'A' and 'B' groups experienced significant declines. In the 'B' group, Secmark Consultancy Ltd led losses, falling 13.46% to Rs 125, followed by Kernex Microsystems and Thomas Scott India Ltd. In the 'A' group, Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Ltd dropped 20% to Rs 160.45, with Cupid Ltd and Schneider Electric Infrastructure Ltd also among the top decliners. Trading volumes for these stocks varied, often exceeding their monthly averages.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 41/100.
Outlets measured: businessstandard, businessstandard. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 17 Aug, 09:23 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1businessstandard17 Aug, 09:23 amSecmark Consultancy Ltd leads losers in 'B' group
- 2businessstandard17 Aug, 09:55 amZaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Ltd leads losers in 'A' group
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Story context
- Category
- Business
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Sources analysed
- 2
- Last analysed
- 17 Aug 2026
- Key entities
- Bombay Stock ExchangeIndian rupeeSchneider ElectricLakhSolex (manufacturer)IndiaAdani PowerCroreCurrencyUnited States dollarJodhpurNational Mineral Development Corporation