The Indian stock market had another tough day at the office. Selling pressure stayed stubborn, and confidence remained fragile. By the closing bell, the mood was cautious, almost weary, as investors watched benchmark indices slip again.
This Sensex and Nifty News reflects a market gripped by uncertainty, where losses spread wider than gains and the broader market felt the real pain.
Market Performance: Benchmarks End Lower
The selling trend continued for the third straight session, keeping frontline indices under pressure.
- Sensex closed at 81,909.63, down 271 points or 0.33%
- Nifty 50 ended at 25,157.50, slipping 75 points or 0.30%
The weakness wasn’t limited to large caps.
- BSE Midcap index fell by 1%
- BSE Smallcap index declined 0.80%
This made it clear the stress was deeper, touching most corners of the market.
Main News: ₹2 Lakh Crore Wealth Erosion in One Session
One of the biggest takeaways from today’s Sensex and Nifty News was the sharp drop in overall market value.
- Total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies fell to ₹454 lakh crore
- Previous session market cap stood at ₹456 lakh crore
In just a single day, investors saw nearly ₹2 lakh crore wiped off their portfolios. That number alone explains the nervous tone across trading floors.
Why Did the Market Fall Today?
The selloff was not triggered by one single event. Instead, multiple factors worked together, pulling sentiment lower.
Key pressure points included:
- Ongoing geopolitical and geoeconomic uncertainties
- Continuous foreign institutional investor (FII) selling
- Mixed Q3 earnings updates
- A weakening rupee against the US dollar
Put together, these elements kept buyers cautious and sellers in control for most of the day.
Sensex and Nifty News: Gainers That Held Ground
Despite the broader weakness, a few stocks managed to push higher, offering small pockets of relief.
Top gainers on the Nifty 50:
- Eternal rose 4.90%
- InterGlobe Aviation gained 1.40%
- Max Healthcare Institute added 1.32%
These moves stood out in an otherwise red market.
Top Losers Drag Indices Lower
On the flip side, heavyweight stocks added pressure to the benchmarks.
Major losers on the Nifty 50:
- ICICI Bank fell 2.10%
- Trent declined 1.98%
- Tata Consumer slipped 1.69%
In total, 27 stocks ended lower within the index, showing how widespread the weakness was.
Over 900 Stocks Hit 52-Week Lows
One of the most telling signals from today’s Sensex and Nifty News was the surge in stocks hitting fresh yearly lows.
- 916 stocks touched their 52-week lows on the BSE
Notable names included:
This kind of data often reflects deep discomfort rather than a short-term dip.
52-Week Highs Still Exist, But Numbers Stay Low
While losses dominated, a limited set of stocks showed strength.
- 59 stocks hit their 52-week highs on the BSE
Some of these included:
The contrast between highs and lows highlights the uneven nature of current market participation.
Sectoral Performance: Red Across the Board
Sectoral indices painted a largely negative picture.
Only two sectors managed to stay in green:
- Nifty Metal up 0.57%
- Oil & Gas up 0.27%
The worst hit sectors included:
- Consumer Durables, down nearly 2%
- Nifty Bank, down 1%
- PSU Bank, down 1%
Banking weakness especially weighed heavily on the broader market mood.
Most Active Stocks by Volume
Trading activity remained high in a few counters, reflecting short-term positioning.
Top traded stocks on NSE by volume:
- Vodafone Idea: 116.25 crore shares
- Tata Gold ETF: 86 crore shares
- Tata Silver ETF: 82.4 crore shares
High volumes did not necessarily translate into positive price action.
Advance-Decline Ratio Shows Market Breadth Stress
Market breadth clearly favoured the bears.
- Declining stocks: over 2,800
- Advancing stocks: around 1,400
This imbalance confirms that selling pressure extended well beyond index heavyweights.
Extreme Moves: Sharp Gainers and Losers
Even on a weak day, some stocks moved sharply.
Stocks that jumped over 15% on BSE:
Stocks that crashed over 15% on BSE:
- Oasis Securities
- Olympic Cards
- Neopolitan Pizza and Foods
- Hindusthan Urban Infrastructure
- RDB Infrastructure and Power
- Optimus Finance
- Promax Power
Such moves underline the heightened volatility still present in the market.
Summary: Sensex and Nifty News Reflect Cautious Market Mood
Today’s Sensex and Nifty News tells a clear story. Markets remain under pressure, losses are broad-based, and risk appetite is fragile. With benchmarks slipping, midcaps and smallcaps underperforming, and over 900 stocks hitting yearly lows, investors stayed defensive.
Until uncertainty eases and stability returns, market sentiment is likely to stay cautious. The numbers speak for themselves—and right now, they’re asking for patience.
Source: Livemint
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