Market Performance Overview
Indian benchmark indices closed on a muted note on Monday, with both the Sensex and the Nifty showing limited movement amid cautious investor sentiment.
- Sensex ended up 193.42 points or 0.23% at 83,432.89
- Nifty 50 closed up 55.7 points or 0.22% at 25,461
- Nifty Midcap Index declined 0.27%
- Nifty Smallcap Index dropped 0.4%
The session remained largely subdued as market participants awaited developments around a potential US-India mini trade deal, expected to be revealed later in the day.
Main News Highlights
Global Trade Deal Caution
Market participants maintained a wait-and-watch approach due to anticipation over a possible trade agreement between India and the US. While details remain sparse, sources suggest the customs portion of the deal could be announced soon.
Sectoral Snapshot
- FMCG Index: Rose 1.6%
- Oil & Gas Index: Gained 0.4%
- Media Index: Declined 1%
- IT and Metal Indices: Both slipped 0.7%
This selective sectoral movement contributed to the overall flat closing of the Sensex and Nifty news today.
Company-Wise Stock Movement
Top Gainers & Movers
- Senco Gold: Gained 4% following a strong Q1FY26 update
- Nykaa Rose after a positive Q1 business update
- Hazoor Multi Projects: Surged over 15% after securing a ₹913 Crore project
- Puravankara: Jumped 3.6% on bagging redevelopment rights in Mumbai worth ₹2,100 Crore
- Siemens Energy: Advanced 4% post 36% profit growth and 57% YoY revenue rise
- Nuvama Wealth: Rallied 3% on stake sale reports
Top Losers
- Jubilant Foodworks: Declined 4% due to slower Domino's Turkey sales
- Godavari Biorefineries: Fell despite European patent validation for a novel anti-cancer molecule
- Tech Mahindra, Bharat Electronics, UltraTech Cement, ONGC, and Eternal: Among key laggards
- HUL, Tata Consumer, Nestle India, Jio Financial, Eicher Motors: Ended lower
Market Breadth and Stock Circuits
Upper & Lower Circuit Hits
- Upper Circuit Stocks: 115 stocks hit upper circuits on the NSE
- Notable names: JP Power, Diamond Power, Senco Gold, Vibhor Steel Tubes, VIP Clothing
- Lower Circuit Stocks: 74 stocks hit lower circuits
- Key ones include: Garware Hi-Tech Films, Indef Manufacturing, Thomas Scott, SKIL Infra, HDIL
Advance-Decline Ratio
- Total Stocks Traded on NSE: 3,060
- Advances: 1,154
- Declines: 1,795
- Unchanged: 111
This data highlights a bearish breadth, despite the benchmark indices ending flat.
52-Week Highs & Lows
New 52-Week Highs
On the BSE, 150 stocks touched fresh 52-week highs, including:
- Glenmark Pharma
- LT Finance
- Apollo Hospitals
- Navin Fluorine
- EID Parry
- Fortis Healthcare
- Laurus Labs
- Muthoot Finance
- Ramco Cements
- Kama Holdings
52-Week Lows
Conversely, 38 stocks hit their 52-week lows, such as:
- Dreamfolks Services
- Protean eGov Tech
- Delta Autocorp
- SKIL Infra
- Arunaya Organics
Summary
The Sensex and Nifty news today indicated a flat yet cautious session, mainly driven by global cues and anticipation surrounding a US-India trade announcement.
- Sensex ended at 83,432.89, Nifty at 25,461
- Gains in FMCG and energy stocks helped balance losses in media, IT, and metal
- Stock-specific moves dominated the session, with over 150 stocks hitting 52-week highs
- Market breadth remained negative, with more decliners than advancers
The market's tone remains measured, as investors tread cautiously amid macro developments and sector-specific activity.
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