Sensex and Nifty News today reflected a cautious undertone in the Indian stock market. The benchmarks moved in a narrow range and ended almost flat. There was no panic. No euphoria. Just measured action.
The Sensex slipped 27 points, while the Nifty 50 managed to close slightly higher by 14 points. Gains in select heavyweights were neutralised by selling pressure in key banking stocks.
Let’s break down what really happened in the market today.
Market Performance: A Flat Yet Active Session
The Indian stock market opened steady. There was optimism early on. But as the day progressed, profit booking in select large-cap stocks erased most gains.
Here’s how the benchmarks closed:
- Sensex closed at 82,248.61, down 27 points (0.03%)
- Nifty 50 settled at 25,496.55, up 14 points (0.06%)
It was a session where headlines stayed calm, but underlying action remained strong.
Broader Market Stays Positive
Even though the frontline indices were flat, the broader market showed resilience:
- BSE 150 MidCap Index rose 0.55%
- BSE 250 SmallCap Index gained 0.07%
Market breadth was healthy. Participation remained wide.
Market Capitalisation: Investors Add ₹1 Lakh Crore
Despite the flat closing in Sensex and Nifty, overall wealth increased.
- Total market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms rose to ₹468 lakh crore
- Previous session: ₹467 lakh crore
- Wealth creation in a single session: ₹1 lakh crore
This subtle growth shows underlying stability in the Indian stock market.
Why Did Sensex and Nifty End Flat?
The story was simple. Gains and losses balanced each other.
Stocks That Supported the Market:
Stocks That Dragged the Market:
Heavyweight banking names saw mild profit booking. That capped the upside.
At the same time, global cues remained mixed. In the absence of strong domestic triggers, investors preferred caution.
This combination kept Sensex and Nifty News largely range-bound today.
Top Nifty 50 Gainers
Selective buying was visible in automobile and defence stocks.
Top performers in the Nifty 50:
- Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles – up 2.54%
- Eicher Motors – up 2.27%
- Bharat Electronics (BEL) – up 2.22%
These stocks led the gains and supported Nifty 50’s positive close.
Top Nifty 50 Losers
On the flip side, some counters witnessed selling pressure:
- Trent – down 1.68%
- Coal India – down 1.16%
- Eternal – down 1.48%
These declines prevented the market from turning decisively positive.
Sectoral Indices: Pharma and Healthcare Shine
Sector-wise movement was largely positive.
Sectors That Gained:
- Nifty Pharma – up more than 1%
- Nifty Healthcare – up over 1%
- Nifty PSU Bank – up almost 1%
- Nifty Auto – up nearly 1%
Sectors That Declined:
- Nifty Media – down 0.68%
- Nifty FMCG – down 0.16%
- Nifty Financial Services – down 0.11%
Meanwhile, Nifty Bank climbed 0.24% to close at 61,187.70.
The broader tone? Balanced, with selective strength.
Most Active Stocks by Volume
Liquidity remained strong in several counters on NSE.
Most active stocks in terms of traded volume:
- Vodafone Idea – 42.8 crore shares
- YES Bank – 21.4 crore shares
- Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund – 20.8 crore shares
High volume suggests traders were actively positioning even in a quiet market.
Advance-Decline Ratio: Slightly Positive Bias
Market breadth leaned marginally positive.
- Around 2,200 stocks advanced
- More than 2,000 stocks declined on BSE
This shows buying interest was slightly stronger than selling pressure.
12 Stocks Jump Over 15%
Volatility was high in select mid and small-cap counters.
Stocks that surged over 15% on BSE included:
- Tejas Networks
- Sri Havisha Hospitality and Infrastructure
- Race Eco Chain
- Rudra Global Infra Products
- Xtglobal Infotech
- Tarmat
On the other hand, 10 stocks crashed more than 15%, including:
- R M Drip and Sprinklers Systems
- Sirohia & Sons
- TGIF Agribusiness
This shows stock-specific action remained intense despite flat indices.
52-Week Highs: 109 Stocks Scale New Peaks
A strong datapoint in today’s Sensex and Nifty News was the number of stocks hitting new highs.
As many as 109 stocks touched their 52-week highs in intraday trade.
Some notable names:
- Bajaj Auto
- TVS Motor Company
- Bank of Baroda
- Canara Bank
- Shriram Finance
- Cummins India
- Eicher Motors
- Federal Bank
- ONGC
- Indian Oil Corporation
- Lupin
New highs often indicate sectoral strength and investor confidence.
258 Stocks Hit 52-Week Lows
At the same time, weakness persisted in pockets.
A total of 258 stocks hit their 52-week lows during intraday trade.
Key names included:
- Wipro
- IRCTC
- IRFC
- Reliance Power
- Syngene International
- Swan Corp
- Alkyl Amines Chemicals
- AWL Agri Business
- Cyient
This divergence shows the market is not moving in a straight line. It’s rotating.
Company & Market Snapshot (Quick Data)
Benchmarks:
- Sensex: 82,248.61 (−27 points)
- Nifty 50: 25,496.55 (+14 points)
Broader Indices:
- BSE Midcap: +0.55%
- BSE Smallcap: +0.07%
Market Cap:
- ₹468 lakh crore (up from ₹467 lakh crore)
Breadth:
- 2,200 advances vs 2,000 declines
These numbers define today’s Indian stock market action.
Summary: Calm Surface, Strong Undercurrent
Today’s Sensex and Nifty News may appear dull on the surface. A 27-point dip in Sensex and a 14-point gain in Nifty do not create dramatic headlines.
But look closer.
- ₹1 lakh crore added to market wealth
- 109 stocks at 52-week highs
- 12 stocks surging over 15%
- Strong mid and small-cap participation
The market is not weak. It is rotating.
Heavyweights saw profit booking. Select sectors like pharma, healthcare, and auto showed strength. Broader market resilience stood out.
This is the kind of session where serious investors watch quietly.
Because sometimes, flat markets say more than volatile ones.
And that’s today’s complete Sensex and Nifty News wrap — crisp, clear, and purely data-driven.
Source: Livemint
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