The domestic market experienced a downturn during intraday trading as significant selling pressure impacted major financial and metals stocks, influenced by weak global risk sentiment and outflows from foreign funds.
Concerns regarding ongoing US-China trade tensions, rising bond yields internationally, and a cautious outlook for the domestic economy further contributed to the decline.
By 1:49 PM, the Sensex had fluctuated between 81,781.62 and 82,573.37, ultimately recording a decrease of 315.84 points, or 0.38%, settling at 82,011.21. The Nifty 50 index fell by 91.90 points, or 0.36%, to reach 25,135.45, having hit an intraday low of 25,060.55.
A sharp decline in banking and Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) stocks significantly impacted the index. Additionally, sectors such as metals, consumer durables, and media were notably affected due to margin pressures and diminishing expectations for earnings.
Top Gainers & Losers
Among the stocks in the Nifty 50 index, Tata Motors, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, ONGC, Max Health, and HCL Tech emerged as the top gainers. In contrast, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, JSW Steel, Hindalco, and Axis Bank were among those with the greatest losses.
On the National Stock Exchange, a total of 3,113 stocks were traded, with 764 advancing, 2,252 declining, and 97 remaining unchanged, indicating a distinctly negative market breadth.
Meanwhile, 85 stocks, including Anand Rathi Wealth, NAM-India, Inox Green, MCX, and Eternal, reached their 52-week highs, whereas 106 stocks hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 60 stocks were placed on the upper circuit, with 65 hitting the lower circuit, indicating widespread selling pressure.
Midcap & Smallcap Movers
In the midcap segment, stocks such as Sona BLW, Tata Communications, IREDA, Waaree Energies, and Cochin Shipyard saw increases of 2% to 4%. Conversely, Dixon Tech, Vodafone Idea, Yes Bank, SAIL, Indian Bank, and Indus Tower experienced declines ranging from 3% to 4%.
In the smallcap category, Anand Rathi, MCX, Angel One, and Data Patterns rose between 1% and 8%. On the other hand, Bandhan Bank, Sagility, Signature Global, Natco Pharma, and Anant Raj saw decreases of 3% to 4%.
Additionally, shares of LG Electronics India traded at ₹1,707 as of 1:55 PM, following a successful market debut.
On the Bombay Stock Exchange, MTAR Tech surged over 11%, while stocks such as Anand Rathi, Websol, MapMyIndia, and MCX recorded gains of 5% to 8%. In contrast, Shilpa Medicare, Avalon, Just Dial, and Apollo saw declines ranging from 5% to 6%.
Published on October 14, 2025
