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Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops 375 Points, Nifty Slips Below 25,150 Amid Global Cues
On Wednesday, Indian stock markets ended with modest gains, extending their positive momentum for a second consecutive session
Indian equity markets ended lower on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex declining 374.59 points (‑0.45 per cent) to close at 82,259.89 (indicative), while the NSE Nifty50 dropped 101.80 points (‑0.40 per cent) to settle at 25,110.25. The downward movement reflected reduced risk appetite, as investors took a cautious stance amid persisting global uncertainties and lackluster sector performance. A total of 1,931 stocks advanced, 1,942 declined, and 152 remained unchanged on the BSE.
Among the top Nifty laggards were Tech Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Infosys, SBI Life Insurance, and Wipro. On the other hand, Tata Consumer, Tata Steel, Hindalco Industries, Trent, and M&M emerged as the leading gainers.
Sector-wise, IT and PSU Bank indices slipped between 0.5 per cent and 1 per cent, while metal, consumer durables, and realty sectors posted gains in the same range.
The BSE Midcap index closed flat, whereas the Smallcap index edged up by 0.25 per cent.
Ashika Institutional Equities noted, "Nifty kicked off the session at 25,230, briefly touching a high of 25,238 before volatility took hold, dragging the index down to an intraday low of 25,135. The day’s trading reflected a rapid shift in sentiment, with initial optimism giving way to turbulence. Sectorally, pockets of strength emerged in Realty, Metals, Consumer Durables, and Pharma, as these segments managed to outperform amid broader market noise. In contrast, IT, Banking, and Financial Services remained under pressure, weighed down by lingering uncertainties."
"On the global stage, investor confidence stayed tentative, shaped by speculation around a possible change in Federal Reserve leadership—a rumor denied by President Trump but nonetheless casting a shadow over sentiment. Additional caution stemmed from the ongoing US-India trade negotiations, further prompting a defensive stance among market participants," it added.
Previous Trading Session
On Wednesday, Indian stock markets ended with modest gains, extending their positive momentum for a second consecutive session. The BSE Sensex edged up by 66.73 points (0.08 per cent) to close at 82,637.64, while the NSE Nifty50 gained 16.25 points (0.06 per cent) to settle at 25,212.05. The subdued uptick reflected investor caution amid mixed global cues and restrained activity across sectors.
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