The Indian stock market slipped for the second session in a row, and the mood on Dalal Street turned visibly cautious. After a strong run this month, the market seemed to pause, adjust, and absorb the mixed signals flowing in from global cues and domestic corporate updates.
Both the Sensex and Nifty drifted into the red, ending Friday’s session with sharp declines. Yet, despite the day’s weakness, the month wrapped up with the best gains the market has seen in seven months.
Market Performance: Sensex & Nifty End Lower
The session opened steady but couldn’t hold strength through the day. Profit-booking kicked in early and continued across sectors, pulling the indices lower.
- Sensex: Down 465.75 points (0.55%) at 83,938.71
- Nifty 50: Down 155.75 points (0.60%) at 25,722
Even with today’s fall, October turned out to be a strong month:
- Sensex gained 4.6%
- Nifty added 4.5%
Broader indices followed the same muted tone:
- BSE Midcap: Down 0.55%
- BSE Smallcap: Down 0.40%
The market’s pullback aligned with the softer global environment and the usual pre-weekend trimming of positions.
Main News: What Pulled the Indian Stock Market Lower Today
The overall sentiment in the stock market today looked sluggish, shaped by caution and selective profit-taking. Mixed earnings and global uncertainties pushed traders to stay defensive.
Only a handful of sectors managed to show strength. Most others drifted lower, reflecting the broader mood across the Indian stock market.
Here’s a simple breakdown of what shaped the day:
- Mixed earnings kept investors on edge
- Global sentiment stayed uncertain
- Traders trimmed positions after a strong monthly rally
- Broader markets also slipped, hinting at widespread caution
Stock Movements: Who Gained and Who Lost
Even in a weak market, a few stocks managed to stand out with notable moves—some positive, some sharply negative.
Top Nifty 50 Gainers
Only nine stocks from the Nifty 50 pack ended in the green.
The strongest performer of the day posted:
- 3.98% rise, supported by its Q2 performance
- 18% YoY increase in profit
- 25.75% jump in revenue during the July–September quarter
The earnings momentum provided enough support for a sharp upside despite the market correction.
Top Nifty 50 Losers
Out of 41 declining Nifty 50 stocks:
- The biggest loser of the day fell 3.45%
- Other notable names saw drops of nearly 2.5% each
The weakness was broad-based, affecting multiple pockets across sectors.
Most Active Stocks in Today’s Trade
The Indian stock market also saw heavy action in a few high-volume counters. These stocks drew strong interest from traders, driving liquidity through the session.
- The most active stock recorded 77.95 crore shares traded
- Other heavily traded counters saw:
- 21.08 crore shares
- 20 crore shares
- 10.80 crore shares
- 9.56 crore shares
The participation showed that traders stayed busy in selective names, even as the indices lost ground.
Stocks That Surged 20% Today
Despite overall weakness, four stocks defied the broader trend and hit 20% upper circuits.
These included names reacting to catalysts such as:
- Record dates
- Bonus issues
- Corporate developments
The sharp jumps highlighted how pockets of the stock market still carried strong momentum.
Stocks That Declined Over 5%
Around 20 stocks saw steep declines of over 5%, making them the top losers of the day.
The list included companies dealing with sector-specific pressures or corrective moves after recent rallies.
52-Week Highs & Lows: A Wide Spread of Market Action
The market displayed an interesting contrast—while many stocks tumbled, several also reached fresh highs.
- 73 stocks hit 52-week highs
- 49 stocks touched 52-week lows
It reflected the mixed undertone in the Indian stock market, where strength in certain sectors coexisted with sharp weakness in others.
Advance-Decline Ratio
Market breadth leaned towards sellers:
- 1266 stocks advanced
- 1805 stocks declined
- 109 remained unchanged
The balance shows how selling pressure took hold during the final hours.
Summary
The Indian stock market wrapped up Friday’s session in the red, with both the Sensex and Nifty slipping for the second straight day. Profit-taking, cautious global sentiment, and mixed earnings shaped the day’s tone.
But despite the volatile finish, the market still managed to clock strong monthly gains—the best since March.
With broader indices, high-volume stocks, sharp movers, and new 52-week highs and lows all contributing to the day’s narrative, the session delivered a full spectrum of price action.
The market may have dipped today, but October still stands as a month that carried significant strength, momentum, and activity across the Indian stock market.
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