Stock market close highlights: Sensex drops 721 pts, Nifty at 24,837; Bajaj twins fall up to 5%

Sensex Today | Stock market close highlights on Friday, July 25, 2025: In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index fell 1.61 per cent, and the Nifty SmallCap index edged 2.1 per cent lower

4:09 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty remained under sustained selling pressure as the index slipped below the crucial support level of 24,900. Moreover, it has closed below the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (50EMA) for the first time in several sessions, signaling a meaningful weakening of the ongoing trend. 

 

Additionally, the index has now fallen back into the zone of the previous swing high on the daily timeframe, which further highlights a potential trend reversal. The current setup appears notably weak and suggests the possibility of a deeper correction.

 

If the Nifty fails to reclaim levels above 24,900 in the next session or two, bulls could face significant short-term challenges. On the downside, immediate support is seen at 24,700, followed by 24,500. On the upside, resistance is now placed around 25,000.

View by  Rupak De, senior technical analyst, LKP Securities.

4:06 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian equities ended lower as earnings reports from key index heavyweights such as Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv disappointed investors. Post-result downgrades from global brokerages saw Bajaj twins slide above 2 pre cent, weighing on financials and amplifying negativity.

Information Technology, auto, FMCG, metal, and power sectors led the declines following sectorspecific headwinds, weaker global tech cues, and concerns over stretched valuations. Only select pharma stocks provided some respite. Asian peers were negative amid caution over the timing of US Federal Reserve rate cuts. Sentiment was further dampened by looming global trade tensions and uncertainty pertaining to the US-India trade pact.

View by Vaibhav Vidwani, research analyst at Bonanza.

3:40 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex heatmap

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Except for Sun Pharma, all other Sensex constituents settled in red. Bajaj Finance, Power Grid, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, and Infosys were the top losers.

3:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at sectoral indices

Stock Market LIVE Updates: On the sectoral front, baring Nifty Pharma and Healthcare, all other indices settled lower. The Nifty Media index was the top laggard, down 2.6 per cent, followed by Nifty Energy, PSU Bank, Oil & Gas, Metal, IT, Auto, and Consumer Durable falling over 1 per cent each. Among others, Nifty Bank, Financial Services, FMCG, and Realty also closed in red. 

3:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The broader markets underperformed the leading indices. The Nifty Midcap 100 index fell 1.61 per cent, while Nifty Smallcap 100 settled 2.1 per cent lower.

3:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex tanks 721 pts, ends at 81,463

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex closed at 81,463.09, down 721.08 points or 0.88 per cent.

3:32 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty fall 225 pts, settles below 24,900 levels

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 closed at 24,837, down 225.1 points or 0.9 per cent.

3:23 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: HDB Financial down 3% today, nears IPO price; why is the stock falling?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of HDB Financial Services (HDB), subsidiary of HDFC Bank, hit a new low of ₹761.05, falling 3 per cent on the BSE in Friday's intra-day trade. 

 

The stock of the non-banking finance company (NBFC) was trading at its lowest level since listing on July 2, 2025. It has corrected 15 per cent from its high of ₹891.65 touched on July 3. HDB was trading close to its initial public offer (IPO) issue price of ₹740 per share. READ MORE

3:12 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IPO Calendar: 13 new issues to raise ₹7,300-cr next week; NSDL IPO in focus

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Primary market investors are likely to remain busy next week, with 13 new issues set to open for subscription, aiming to raise over ₹7,300 crore across the mainboard and SME segments. In the mainboard segment, the much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) of National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) will open for bidding on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, aiming to raise ₹4,011 crore. READ MORE

2:58 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM Market Update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian stock markets were trading sharply lower on Friday amid weakness in Bajaj twins, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv, and other heavyweight stocks. At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was quoted at 81,466, down 717 points or 0.87 per cent, and the NSE Nifty50 at 24,830.55, down 231.55 points or 0.92 per cent.

2:45 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Torrent Pharma bucks weak market trend; rallies 3%, hits record high

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Torrent Pharmaceuticals hit a record high of ₹3,612.20, as they rallied 3 per cent on the BSE in Friday's intra-day trade in an otherwise weak market. The stock price of the pharmaceutical company surpassed its previous high of ₹3,589.95 touched on October 10, 2024. 

 

The board of directors of Torrent Pharmaceuticals will meet on Monday, July 28, 2025 to consider and approve the audited financial results of the company for the quarter ended on June 30, 2025 (Q1FY26). READ MORE

2:36 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: D-Street eyes dividend deluge as Wipro, 99 others go ex-dividend next week

Stock Market LIVE Updates:   D-Street investors seeking passive income through dividend-paying stocks are expected to remain glued to their sceen in the upcoming week, from Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1, as shares of Wipro, CRISIL, Eicher Motors, Bosch, and Maruti Suzuki India, and as many as  95 other companies, will trade ex-dividend following their recent dividend announcements. READ MORE

2:27 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Retail investors lead demand for Shree Refrigerations IPO; GMP up 72%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The unlisted shares of HVAC systems manufacturer Shree Refrigerations were commanding a solid premium in the grey market as the company launched its Initial Public Offering (IPO) today, on Friday, July 25. READ MORE

2:15 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Brigade Hotel IPO fully subscribed on Day 2, retail investors lead demand

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  The initial public offering (IPO) of hotel developer Brigade Hotel Ventures has entered the second day of bidding and has received a lacklustre response from the investors so far.  READ MORE

2:09 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 'UK trade pact will help us, India must sign more', says RBI Guv Malhotra

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday welcomed the newly signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom (UK), emphasising that it will benefit many sectors of the Indian economy. READ MORE