Equity benchmarks closed slightly lower on Tuesday following a volatile session marked by the monthly futures and options expiry. Metal and public sector banking stocks made a late recovery, which helped reduce losses, while broader market consolidation continued in anticipation of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decision.
The BSE Sensex declined by 150.68 points, or 0.18 percent, finishing at 84,628.16. It opened at 84,625.71 compared to the previous close of 84,778.84. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty 50 fell by 29.85 points, or 0.11 percent, ending the day at 25,936.20 after opening at 25,939.95, down from the previous close of 25,966.05. Throughout the trading session, indices fluctuated between gains and losses, with the Nifty hitting an intraday low of 25,810 before recovering sharply in the final hour.
Top Gainers
Tata Steel led the day’s advances, climbing 2.97 percent to ₹181.85, buoyed by robust metal prices and an improved demand outlook. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) increased by 1.23 percent to ₹3,972.85, while State Bank of India (SBI) rose by 0.76 percent to ₹930.25 amid buying in public sector banks. Kotak Mahindra Bank saw an increase of 0.54 percent to ₹2,160.35, and Bharti Airtel added 0.45 percent to close at ₹2,090.50.
Top Losers
Trent was the most significant loser, dropping 1.54 percent to ₹4,725.60 due to profit booking. ICICI Bank also saw a decline, falling 1.05 percent to ₹1,363.20, while Tech Mahindra slipped by 1.03 percent to ₹1,447.90. Bajaj Finserv decreased by 1.00 percent to ₹2,148.00, and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) eased by 0.98 percent to ₹3,576.55.
While metal and banking sectors helped mitigate losses, broader indices remained subdued as investors exhibited caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook.
Published on October 28, 2025.
