Stock Market Close: Sensex falls 174 pts; Nifty at 25,227, after rising for two days; FMCG, IT drag

Stock Market Close Highlights today, October 13, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap 100 index settled up 0.11 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap 100 index slipped 0.17 per cent

3:46 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical View

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty index witnessed some profit booking at higher levels amid weak global cues. However, it managed to defend and close above its immediate support at the 25,200 mark. The overall trend remains bullish as long as the index trades above 25,050, and a gradual upmove towards 25,400 appears likely in the near term. On the derivatives front, fresh Call writing was observed at the 25,300 strike, which now holds the highest open interest (OI) on the Call side. A decisive break above 25,300 could trigger short covering, paving the way for further upside. Meanwhile, the base has shifted higher to the 25,200 strike, indicating strong support at that level. Overall, the data setup looks positive, and a sustained move above 25,300 will confirm a follow-up rally in the inde

- View by Nilesh Jain, head of technical and derivatives research analyst (Equity Research) at Centrum Broking

3:45 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The domestic markets started the week on a cautious note as the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and escalating U.S.-China trade tensions triggered risk-off sentiment across Asia. Profit booking in consumption and discretionary sectors after recent rallies indicated a tactical shift in investor positioning. Mixed Q2 earnings further weighed on sentiment, with IT stocks underperforming, while financials attracted selective buying following regulatory easing. Mid- and small-cap stocks maintained a positive undertone. Although a marginal recovery in the INR and softening inflation expectations helped cushion losses, overall sentiment remained guarded, keeping markets under a slight negative bias.

- View by Vinod Nair, head of research at Geojit Investments

3:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex heatmap

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Among the Sensex constituents, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Bharti Airtel, Axis Bank and NTPC were the top gainers. Tata Motors, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever, Bharat Electricals, ITC, and Power Grid were the top laggards.

3:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sectoral indices show mixed trends

Stock Market LIVE Updates: On the sectoral front, Nifty FMCG was the top laggard, followed by Nifty Consumer Durables, IT, Metal, Oil & Gas, Energy, Auto, and Pharma. Nifty PSU Bank settled in green.

3:36 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market

Stock Market LIVE Updates: In the broader markets, the NSE Nifty Midcap 100 index rose 0.11 per cent, while the NSE SmallCap 100 index fell 0.17 per cent.

3:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty settles at 25,227

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The NSE Nifty50 settled at 25,227.35, lower by 58 points or 0.23 per cent.

3:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes in red

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Sensex fell 173.77 points or 0.21 per cent to settle at 82,327.05.

3:24 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hero MotoCorp in focus

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The company officially announced to enter into the Republic of Italy. With two R&D facilities in Germany and India, the company is committed to delivering future-ready, sustainable and smart mobility solutions that empower diverse rider preferences globally, according to its filing.

The distribution of products from Hero MotoCorp Ltd will be managed by Pelpi International, one of Italy’s largest distributors offering two-wheeler sales, service and parts across Italy through a network of 160 dealers and a strong team of passionate riders led by Cesare Galli. Initial distribution of products from Hero MotoCorp will focus on key cities with 36 dealers, gradually expanding to 54. 

 

3:18 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE, Angel One in focus

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE, Angel One in focus after reports suggest no changes to weekly options expiry unless data shows heightened and unusual retail activity. Sebi may look at steps like removing disincentives w.r.t. long-term derivatives.

3:16 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: As gold prices hit record highs, what history says about what happens next

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold prices continue to surge relentlessly, showing no signs of cooling. On Monday (October 13), gold futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) climbed 1.62 per cent to ₹1,23,313 per 10 grams — a new all-time high in Indian markets. Internationally, bullion crossed the unprecedented $4,100 per ounce mark. The rally has reignited public fascination with the yellow metal, leaving investors, jewellers, and economists alike asking: what’s fuelling this surge, and how long can it endure? 

3:08 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's what fuelled this small-cap infra stock to surge 8% on bourses

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tara Chand Infralogistics Solutions shares were in high demand on the bourses on Monday, October 13. The small-cap stock surged 8 per cent to log an intraday high of ₹94 per share on the NSE after the company announced that it has won receipt of domestic orders from independent companies of a consolidated value of ₹58.76 crore. READ MORE 

 

3:01 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM Update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: At 3 PM, Sensex was at 82,384.01, down 116.81 points or 0.14 per cent and NSE Nifty50 at 25,251.3, down 34.05 points or 0.13 per cent.

2:57 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Stallion India surges 10% amid heavy volumes on strong Q2 earnings

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Stallion India Fluorochemicals surged 10 per cent to ₹336.65 on the BSE in Monday’s intra-day trade after the company reported strong earnings for the quarter ended September 2025 (Q2FY26). In the past 10 trading days, the stock has zoomed 67 per cent.

 

Till 2:08 PM; a combined 12.94 million equity shares representing 16.3 per cent of total equity of Stallion India Fluorochemicals changed hands on the NSE and BSE. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was down 0.25 per cent at 82,291. READ MORE 

 

2:50 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Capital aims to double loan book in 3 yrs, cut credit costs soon

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Non-bank lender Tata Capital aims to double its loan book in the next three years and is confident of cutting credit costs to under 1 per cent going forward, a top official said on Monday.

 

The fresh capital raised in the initial public offer will suffice for over two and a half years, its chief executive and managing director, Rajiv Sabharwal, told reporters after the market debut. READ MORE

2:42 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Last day! Rubicon Research IPO ends today; subscription up 28x, NIIs lead

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Rubicon Research’s initial public offering is set to close today, October 13, 2025, after a three-day bidding window that opened on October 9. The pharma company’s issue has garnered strong investor interest.

 

As per National Stock Exchange (NSE) data at 2:00 PM on the final day, the IPO received bids for 437.16 million shares against 16.45 million on offer, translating to an overall subscription of about 27.78 times. READ MORE 

2:29 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: L&T secures large orders for power grid infrastructure in West Asia

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Monday said its power transmission and distribution vertical has bagged 'large' grid infrastructure orders in the Middle East. According to the company's project classification, a 'large' order is worth ₹2,500 crore to ₹5,000 crore. READ MORE

2:22 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Fintech firm Dezerv raises ₹350 crore to expand wealth tech platform

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Wealth management platform Dezerv has raised ₹350 crore in a Series C funding round co-led by existing investors Premji Invest and Accel’s Global Growth Fund, with participation from Elevation Capital and Z47. READ MORE

2:11 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Axis Bank Q2 profit may fall up to 24%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Axis Bank will start off the Q2 2025 results season for private banks on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. 

 

According to analysts, the lender’s financial results for the quarter ended on September 30, 2025 (Q2FY26) may reveal pressure on net profit and margins as it may have adjusted its interest rates amid the rate cut cycle by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). READ MORE

2:00 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 2PM market update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: At 02:00 PM, the BSE Sensex index was trading at 82,158.55, falling 342.27 points or 0.41 per cent, while the Nifty50 fell 95.25 points or 0.318 per cent to quote at 25,179.30. 

 

1:56 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Advait Energy rises 4% on inking MoU with Gujarat govt

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Advait Energy Transitions  share price was buzzing in trade on Monday, October 13, 2025, in an overall weak market, with the scrip rising up to 4.45 per cent to hit an intraday high of ₹1,840 per share. READ MORE

1:41 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Crypto rebounds after record leveraged unwind on tariff fears

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The cryptocurrency market is witnessing a sharp recovery after last week’s sell-off, which was triggered by former US President Donald Trump’s announcement of imposing 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports effective November 1. The move, which rattled global risk assets, led to a steep fall across digital currencies. READ MORE

1:31 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Atlanta Electricals soars 10%, hits new high

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Atlanta Electricals hit a new high of ₹993.40, and were locked in the 10 per cent upper circuit on the BSE in Monday’s intra-day trade amid heavy volumes in an otherwise weak market. With today’s rally, the stock trades up to 32 per cent higher against its issue price of ₹754 per share. READ MORE

1:17 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: How much to invest in Gold, Silver after best returns in 20 years

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Precious metals – Gold and Silver – have yielded one of their best Samvat returns in nearly 20 years.

 

So far in the Samvat gone by, between October 31, 2024 and October 9, 2025, gold has soared a mammoth 43.4 per cent in the international market and 52 per cent on the multi-commodity exchange (MCX) in the domestic market. The yellow metal has touched new record highs 65 times so far in 2025. READ MORE

1:10 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: HDFC AMC bonus talk lift AMC shares in Monday's trade; analysts top bets

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of asset management companies (AMCs) were in focus, and rallied up to 3 per cent on the BSE in Monday’s intra-day trade in an otherwise weak market.

 

HDFC Asset Management Company (₹5,668), UTI Asset Management Company (₹1,357.20), Nippon Life India Asset Management (NAM India) (₹896) and Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC (₹843.95) were up 3 per cent each in intra-day trade. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was down 0.34 per cent at 82,219 at 11:12 AM. READ MORE

1:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 1 PM Market Update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: At 01:00 PM, the BSE Sensex index was trading at 82,255, falling 255 points or 0.3 per cent, while the Nifty50 fell 79.3 points or 0.31 per cent to quote at 25,206.

12:52 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Vodafone Idea shares down 3% as SC defers hearing in AGR dues case

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of telecom major Vodafone Idea fell over 3 per cent to hit an intraday low of ₹8.71 after the Supreme Court deferred the hearing on its plea against government's additional AGR demand to October 27. VI had filed the fresh plea against the Department of Telecommunications' (DoT) demand of ₹5,606 crore relating to the financial year 2016–17 (FY27).

12:49 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Divis Labs rallies 13% in 1 week; What's driving pharma stock?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Divis Laboratories were up 2 per cent at ₹6,579.90 on the BSE in Monday’s intra-day trade in an otherwise weak market. As per reports, the US Senate has approved the National Defense Authorization Act, incorporating an amended version of the US Biosecure Act. READ MORE

12:40 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: MF investors turn cautious ahead of Samvat 2082: Should you stay invested?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: After witnessing solid inflows into equity mutual funds over the past few years, investors chose to bet on equities in a measured way in Samvat 2081 – a trend likely to persist in Samvat 2082 as well, as per analysts. Data provided by Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) showed flows into equity MFs have recorded a steady moderation over the past few months, except in July 2025, as investors continued to retreat from riskier assets. READ MORE

12:25 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's why L&T Finance shares advanced over 2% in trade

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of L&T Finance advanced 2.28 per cent to log an intra-day high of ₹261.95 on the BSE after the announcement that it has made the allotment of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) worth ₹1,050 crore. The NCDs are slated for listing on the National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) NTRP segment under the New Debt Market category. READ MORE

12:13 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Why CE Info Systems or MapmyIndia shares zoom 11% in trade today?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: C.E. Info Systems (MapmyIndia) shares zoomed 10.7 per cent on BSE, logging an intra-high low at ₹1,885.7 per share. after a few developments around the company.  Firstly, Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw appreciated the company’s navigation system in an X post. READ MORE