{"id":123291,"date":"2026-03-14T13:37:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T16:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/899439852"},"modified":"2026-03-14T13:37:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T16:37:14","slug":"bluestone-bucks-bloodbath-in-new-age-tech-stocks-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/03\/14\/bluestone-bucks-bloodbath-in-new-age-tech-stocks-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"BlueStone Bucks Bloodbath In New-Age Tech Stocks This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"single-post-summary\"> <span>SUMMARY<\/span> <\/p>\n<p>Shares of 39 out of the 54 new-age tech companies fell in a range of 0.19% to close to 15%<\/p>\n<p>Including SEDEMAC&#8217;s market capitalisation of $697.7 Mn, the total market cap of 55 new-age tech companies under Inc42&#8217;s coverage stood at $116.64 Bn at the end of the week<\/p>\n<p>Shares of 13 new-age tech companies \u2013 Aequs, WeWork India, MobiKwik, Awfis, Smartworks, Unicommerce, Zappfresh, Wakefit, MapmyIndia, Pine Labs, Meesho, IndiQube \u2013 touched fresh lows this week<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>  .google-icon { align-items: center; 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} .social-media-icons ul li { display: none; } .social-media-icons ul .saved-post-btn { display: block; } .social-media-news ul li{ width: 96px; height: 30px; } .social-media-news ul li span { margin-left: 0px; } .social-media-layout{ height: 51px; } .social-media-news , .social-media-icons{ padding: 10px; } .single-post-summary span{ font-size: 16px; line-height: 23.4px; margin-bottom: 10px; } .social-media-layout li a{ font-size: 10px !important; line-height: 14.2px !important; } .social-media-news ul li a { padding: 0px 5px; } .social-media-icons li{ width: 32px; height: 30px; } } .saved-post-btn{ background: transparent; text-transform: inherit; padding: 0px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; height: 100%; width: 100%; font-size: 16px; line-height: 18px; -webkit-box-align: center; -ms-flex-align: center; align-items: center; color: #333333;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n.saved-post-main ul li { display: block;<br \/>\n}<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-post-content\">\n<p><span>The Indian equities market continued to suffer amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, resulting in continued selling pressure on new-age tech stocks as well this week. The total market capitalisation of 54 new-age tech companies slumped over $5 Bn to $115.94 Bn at the end of the week.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Amid this, deeptech company SEDEMAC made a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/inc42.com\/buzz\/sedemac-shares-make-strong-debut-on-bouses-list-at-13-5-premium\/\"><span>stellar public market debut <\/span><\/a><span>on Wednesday (February 11), listing at a near 12% premium to the issue price on the BSE. However, the stock fell over 3% during the subsequent trading sessions to end at \u20b91,462.8. Including SEDEMAC\u2019s market capitalisation of $697.7 Mn, the total market cap of 55 new-age tech companies under Inc42\u2019s coverage stood at $116.64 Bn at the end of the week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span> <img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/GRAPH-1-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/GRAPH-1-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/GRAPH-1-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/GRAPH-1-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/GRAPH-1-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/GRAPH-1-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/GRAPH-1-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/GRAPH-1-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/GRAPH-1-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/GRAPH-1-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/GRAPH-1-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-552016\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/GRAPH-1-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\" alt width=\"639\" height=\"2560\"><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span>Shares of 39 out of the 54 new-age tech companies fell in a range of 0.19% to close to 15%. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span>Contract manufacturer Aequs\u2019 shares plummeted 14.96% to end the week at \u20b9117.1 and emerge as the biggest loser. Th<\/span><span>e stock fell to a fresh all-time low of \u20b9113.85 during the intraday trading yesterday.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Besides Aequs, shares of 12 other new-age tech companies \u2013 WeWork India, MobiKwik, Awfis, Smartworks, Unicommerce, Zappfresh, Wakefit, MapmyIndia, Pine Labs, Meesho, IndiQube \u2013 touched fresh lows this week.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Meanwhile, shares of 15 new-age tech companies gained in a range of 0.09% to nearly 14%. Jewellery brand BlueStone was the biggest gainer, jumping 13.95% to end the week at \u20b9522.45. Shares of Ather Energy, PhysicsWallah, RateGain, Groww, among others, also ended the week in the green.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/Table-copy-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/Table-copy-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/Table-copy-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/Table-copy-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/Table-copy-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/Table-copy-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/Table-copy-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/Table-copy-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/Table-copy-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/Table-copy-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/Table-copy-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-552014\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/inc42.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=90\/https:\/\/asset.inc42.com\/2026\/03\/Table-copy-100-8-scaled.jpg?ssl=1\" alt width=\"478\" height=\"2560\"><\/p>\n<p><span>With that, here\u2019s a look at some of the key developments at the new-age tech companies this week:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>In further trouble for Fino Payments Bank, its application challenging CID\u2019s \u20b911.92 Cr lien (a form of security interest granted over an item of property) in relation to the ongoing investigation of its CEO Rishi Gupta was rejected by a district court in Bengaluru. The company intends to appeal against the order in the Karnataka High Court.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>FirstCry announced the expansion of its quick deliveries offering, Qwik, across select pincodes in Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad. Under Qwik, FirstCry delivers apparel and toys for kids to its customers within three hours.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>SBI Mutual Fund sold close to 5 Lakh shares of BlackBuck via open market transactions on Thursday (March 12), raking in \u20b928.3 Cr.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>After the NPCI proposed lowering the fees paid to UPI TPAPs and PSPs, Paytm said that the proposed revision <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/inc42.com\/buzz\/npcis-rupay-credit-card-fee-cut-to-have-no-material-impact-on-business-paytm\/\"><span>would not have a material impact<\/span><\/a><span> on its overall business. The company\u2019s shares have plunged about 5% since the disclosure.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>With that, let\u2019s take a look at what happened in the broader market this week.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>West Asia Tensions Singe Indian Equities Market&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span>Bears continued their grip on the Indian equities market this week as the war between US-Israel and Iran continued to rage. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span>While the Sensex plummeted 5.5% to end the week at 74,563.92, Nifty 50 slumped 5.3% to end at 23,151.10.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span>Crude oil prices zoomed past $101 per barrel, raising concerns over India\u2019s fiscal position and inflation outlook.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-55\">\n<p>.single-glossary .code-block.code-block-55{ display:none;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n.code-block.code-block-55 { background: rgba(255, 242, 240, 1); border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n.code-block.code-block-55 .entry-title.recommended-block-head { line-height: 18px !important;<br \/>\n}<br \/>\n.code-block.code-block-55 .meta-wrapper.entry-meta.clearfix { align-items: center; 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India\u2019s retail inflation rose 3.2% in February 2026, largely driven by higher food prices, while January inflation was revised slightly lower to 2.74%.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Amid the global uncertainty, FIIs remained net sellers across segments, with net equity outflows exceeding \u20b935,052 Cr during the week.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cLooking forward, market direction is likely to remain dominated by the Israel and US conflict with Iran and crude trends, given their knock-on effects on inflation, corporate margins, the current account, and RBI policy space. A firm dollar and higher US yields may keep FIIs selective and volatility elevated. Selective value opportunities should persist in fundamentally resilient and domestically anchored themes, while energy\u2011sensitive pockets may stay pressured if oil remains elevated,\u201d Geojit Investments\u2019 research head Vinod Nair noted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Now, let\u2019s take a look at the performance of BlueStone, Eternal and Swiggy this week.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>BlueStone Surges 14%&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span>Amid the grim situation in the broader market, shares of BlueStone rose significantly this week. The stock soared as much as 17% during the intraday trading yesterday. After weeks of being under pressure, the stock ended the week about 3% higher than its listing price in August last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The rally stood out because other jewellery stocks either held steady or declined modestly. For instance, shares of Titan Company slipped nearly 4% this week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Earlier this month, Systematix Group initiated coverage on BlueStone with a buy rating and a price target of \u20b9644. The brokerage cited BlueStone\u2019s powerful omnichannel flywheel as the reason behind its rating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cIndia\u2019s jewellery market is undergoing a decisive shift\u2014from investment-led gold buying toward design-driven, studded, and occasion-based consumption. BlueStone has built its franchise squarely around this transformation, having derived nearly two-thirds of its revenue from diamond-studded jewellery. Unlike commoditised gold retailing, studded jewellery enables brand differentiation, pricing power, and superior gross margin return on inventory (GMROI). Its positioning seems structurally advanced to benefit from increased organised penetration and as younger consumers prioritise \u2018jewellery for the wardrobe\u2019 over \u2018jewellery for the locker,\u201d the brokerage said.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Swiggy, Eternal Feel The Heat<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span>Shares of foodtech companies Swiggy and Eternal came under selling pressure this week, as investors grew concerned over the impact of the ongoing LPG shortage on food delivery operations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Shares of Swiggy declined 6.41% to close the week at \u20b9282.35, while Eternal fell 6.96% to end at \u20b9216.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The commercial LPG shortage is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/inc42.com\/buzz\/looming-lpg-crisis-threatens-to-derail-zomato-swiggys-q4\/\"><span>expected to weigh on near-term operations<\/span><\/a><span> for food delivery platforms, as supply constraints could disrupt restaurant operations. Industry operators told Inc42 that several kitchens have already begun reducing menu options, and some may be forced to temporarily suspend operations if the situation persists. Platforms were largely unprepared for the sudden disruption and currently lack a clear contingency plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span>\u201cLimited menu availability can hamper online food delivery volumes in the short term. However, the category should continue to see healthy double-digit growth over the long term due to deeper penetration in new cities and rising out-of-home consumption,\u201d said Sunny Agrawal, head of fundamental equity research at SBI Securities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span>Echoing similar concerns, Motilal Oswal Financial Services said the LPG disruption could create a near-term hiccup if the shortage continues through March. 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