Sensex and Nifty News Today: Market Ends Flat Amid Global Trade Deal Uncertainty

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.