Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty end flat after 2-day rally; RIL gains 3%, Zomato sheds 4%
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Among the broader markets, the Nifty Smallcap100 index continued its northward journey, settling higher by 0.67 per cent
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Stock Market Today: Among sectors, the Nifty IT index slipped 0.8 per cent on Friday, followed by a 0.34-per cent decline in the Nifty FMCG index
Stock Market Highlights, Stock Market Today, March 7, 2025: Benchmark Indian equity indices gave up the early gains and settled flat on Friday. The BSE Sensex settled at 74,332.58, down merely 7.51 points or 0.01 per cent. The 30-share Sensex traded in the range of 74,586.43-74,038.03 today. NSE Nifty50, on the other hand, settled with marginal gains of 7.80 points or 0.03 per cent at 22,552.50. Nifty50 was seen at a day's high of 22,633.80, while it slipped to an intra-day low of 22,464.75 on Friday. Reliance Industries was the top gainer among the Nifty50 constituent stocks that ended with the gains of 3.04 per cent. This was followed by Tata Motors, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Auto, and Hindalco with gains of up to 1.23 per cent. Meanwhile, IndusInd Bank, Shriram Finance, NTPC, BPCL, and Infosys were among the top laggards of Nifty50 constituent stock of Nifty50 that ended down by 3.78 per cent. Notably, e-retail/commerce player Zomato ended down by 3.70 per cent.
Among the broader markets, the Nifty Smallcap100 index continued its northward journey, settling higher by 0.67 per cent, while the Nifty Midcap100 index ended down by 0.32 per cent. Sectoral indices on the NSE ended on a mixed note, with Nifty Auto, PSU Bank, Medtal, Media, and Oil & Gas indices ending higher by up to 1.83 per cent. Among others, Nifty Consumer Durables and Realty indices settled down by over 1 per cent. This was followed by Nifty IT, Bank Nifty, Financial Services, Private Bank, and Healthcare indices, which fell by up to 0.85 per cent.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The global market is experiencing a heightened uncertainty due to US tariff impositions and counter threats from its peers. This ambiguity has led to increased risk aversion and diminished appeal of equities. EMs have been particularly affected, experiencing significant outflows. Lately, S&P 500 index is showing signs of a deeper correction, reflecting concerns about the potential impact of tariffs on the US economy.
In contrast, Indian markets have demonstrated resilience off late despite looming trade war. While a recovery in corporate earnings could significantly improve the domestic sentiments. Investors could go overweight on large caps given stability in earnings and increasing valuation comfort.
View by Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Financial Services.
In contrast, Indian markets have demonstrated resilience off late despite looming trade war. While a recovery in corporate earnings could significantly improve the domestic sentiments. Investors could go overweight on large caps given stability in earnings and increasing valuation comfort.
View by Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Financial Services.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market at close
Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Midcap was down 0.30 per cent and Smallcap was up 0.75 per cent.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Nifty gainers and losers at close
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Motors, BEL, RIL were among the top gainers on Nifty50.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and losers at close
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Reliance Industries, Tata Motors, Nestle India were among the top gainers on Sensex.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex finishes at 74,332.58, down 8 pts
Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex was down 7.51 points or 0.01 per cent at 74,332.58.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 closes at 22,552.5, up 8 pts
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 was up 7.8 points or 0.03 per cent at 22,552.5.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: RIL continues to lead
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Reliance Industries continues to be the lead gainer among the Nifty50 constituent stocks with gains of 3.22 per cent. This is followed by Nestle India, Bharat Electronics, Bajaj Auto, and Hindalco with gains of up to 1.58 per cent.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ashish Kacholia portfolio stock freezes 5% upper circuit; up 245% in 1 year
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shaily Engineering Plastics (Shaily) share price locked in upper circuit of 5 per cent at Rs 1,792.20, hitting a new high on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade, in an otherwise range-bound market. Currently, Shaily is trading under 'T' or Trade-for-Trade (T) group. The T group is a surveillance measure that requires securities to be settled on a trade-to-trade basis. READ MORE
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: List of stocks to trade ex-dividend, bonus, stock-split next week
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Housing & Urban Development Corporation (Hudco), Bharat Electronics (BEL), G R Infraprojects, and six other companies are set to remain in focus next week as they turn ex-date following the announcements of corporate actions such as dividends, bonus issues, rights issues, or subdivisions (stock splits).
The list of stocks includes SBC Exports, Vipul Organics, IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Mehai Technology, Shalimar Agencies, and Shangar Decor, as per BSE data. READ MORE
The list of stocks includes SBC Exports, Vipul Organics, IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, Mehai Technology, Shalimar Agencies, and Shangar Decor, as per BSE data. READ MORE
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sebi to disclose conflict of interest in board, says Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Stock Market LIVE Updates: In an attempt to improve transparency, Sebi chief Tuhin Kanta Pandey today said it shall reveal any conflict of interests of its board members.
"We will be coming forward with our plan to further transparently reveal these conflicts of interest, etc. for the public," Pandey said, clarifying that he did not specifically refer to any individual's conflict of interest.
Pandey also said, that Sebi was "conscious of the need to create an inclusive environment for foreign capital and will engage with portfolio investors and alternative investment funds to address their difficulties and further rationalise regulation." READ MORE
"We will be coming forward with our plan to further transparently reveal these conflicts of interest, etc. for the public," Pandey said, clarifying that he did not specifically refer to any individual's conflict of interest.
Pandey also said, that Sebi was "conscious of the need to create an inclusive environment for foreign capital and will engage with portfolio investors and alternative investment funds to address their difficulties and further rationalise regulation." READ MORE
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First Published: Mar 07 2025 | 7:44 AM IST