Lower Circuit Stocks on November 17, 2025 | Stockyaari
If you’ve been watching the markets lately, you might have noticed that the last few days have been full of ups and downs, with strong rallies on some days and calm consolidation on others. On November 17, 2025, the indices stayed reasonably constant; however, a few stocks went into the lower circuit.
A lower circuit scares a lot of regular investors. But the market is really simply taking a rest. At Stockyaari, we want to explain how the market works in simple, everyday terms. So let’s talk about what happened today, why some stocks hit their lower circuits, and what you should do in these kinds of situations.
What is a lower circuit, anyway?
Like the market’s emergency brake, a lower circuit stops trading.
Trading in a stock stops automatically when it drops below a certain level defined by SEBI and the stock exchanges. This safety measure stops:
Selling in a hurry.
Prices that drop quickly and without warning.
A lot of changes happen very quickly.
Shocks to cash flow.
If a stock hits the lower circuit, it doesn’t automatically mean there is a huge problem. It can happen due of short-term profit taking.
The mood of the market is bad.
Change of sectors.
There aren’t enough buyers at some pricing tiers.
A lower circuit often only signifies that the market is slowing down.
Stocks on the Lower Circuit on November 17, 2025
These stocks hit the lower circuit today:
| Company Name | Bid Qty | Last Price | Change | %Chg |
| Fischer Medical | ≈0.00 | ≈52.87 | ≈-5.88 | ≈-10.01 |
| Mangalam Organ | ≈0.00 | ≈486 | ≈-53.45 | ≈-9.91 |
| Capital Trust | ≈0.00 | ≈19.66 | ≈-1.04 | ≈-5.02 |
| IRIS Business S | ≈0.00 | ≈339.75 | ≈-17.85 | ≈-4.99 |
| Alps Industries | ≈0.00 | ≈1.93 | ≈-0.09 | ≈-4.46 |
| 21st Cen Mgt | ≈0.00 | ≈42.40 | ≈-0.87 | ≈-2.01 |
Sources: NSE & Moneycontrol | Data as of 17 November 2025 (approx.)
What caused these stocks to drop today?
Let’s find out what caused the market to drop today.
Fischer Medical (down roughly 10%)
Fischer Medical dropped a lot, hitting the lower circuit at roughly 10%. The healthcare and speciality chemical sectors’ stocks can occasionally move a lot, and this loss appears like an instance of taking profits following a recent rise.
The zero bid number suggests a short pause, but it doesn’t mean that the number will go down for a long time.
Mangalam Organics is down roughly 9.9%.
Mangalam Organics dropped by almost 10%, which suggests that the chemicals and specialised ingredients industry is under a lot of stress.
Sometimes, following a huge price surge, there are no buyers, which makes the price drop quickly when short-term traders sell their stocks.
Capital Trust (down around 5%)
Capital Trust hasn’t done much business in the NBFC market. A 5% decrease with no buyers usually means:
Localised pressure on cash flow
Be more careful with small financial stocks.
When people’s emotions fluctuate swiftly, NBFCs often see declines like these that don’t last long.
IRIS Business Services (around 5% less)
IRIS Business dropped by roughly 5%, which is likely because they changed the way they invest in mid-tier IT and analytics firms.
It seems that investors are putting money into large-cap IT after recent signs from around the world.
Alps Industries is down approximately 4.4%.
Alps Industries went down because the textile and home manufacturing industries are still sluggish.
Because demand is low and the future of the industry doesn’t look positive, buyers have been conservative.
Management in the 21st Century (down around 2%)
This little decrease is rather usual for small-cap banking stocks.
These counters don’t have a lot of liquidity, therefore even small trades can have a huge effect on prices.
Why Investors Keep an Eye on Lower Circuit Stocks
Lower circuits could be harmful… But experienced investors realise that they also offer opportunities.
People are interested in these stocks for these reasons:
Times when it’s a good idea to acquire fundamentally sound stocks
Quick recoveries when selling pressure is gone. Short-term traders can profit from reversals.
People who want to get a good price usually travel to regions that are oversold.
But risk comes with chance.
Things You Shouldn’t Ignore
Before you get tempted by costs that have decreased a lot, think about these risks:
Weak companies may keep going down.
You can get stranded if you don’t have a lot of money.
When there are no purchasers, it’s hard to leave.
When stocks go down, it can be a sign of deeper troubles.
Circuits can last for days.
Don’t buy a stock just because it has gone down a lot.
Some Important Questions to Ask Before You Invest
Before you buy any lower-circuit stocks, you should check:
Is the business doing well with its money?
Do the stocks that promoters and institutions own match up?
Does the stock move around a lot?
Is my stop-loss plan ready?
Is it possible for me to always watch the market?
It’s best to stay out of it if you can’t answer even one question.
Conclusion
The stock market goes through lower circuits all the time. The drops on November 17, 2025 don’t mean that things will get worse in the long run. They are basically making money in the short term, being smart, and switching jobs.
To be a smart investor, you need to always be patient, conduct your research, and control your feelings. Make sure you know everything there is to know about a lower-circuit company before you acquire stocks in it. Don’t act on impulse.
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– Chandan Pathak
Equity Research Analyst, StockYaari