Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty end flat for 3rd day; Infy, TCS slip 2%; SmallCap rises 2%
Stock Market Highlights: Smallcap shares outperformed the benchmarks as well as others in the broader markets, with the Nifty Smallcap100 index ending higher by 2.36 per cent
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Share Market Highlights, Wednesday, February 19, 2025: The benchmark Indian equity indices ended Wednesday's choppy session on a flat note. The BSE Sensex settled at 75,939.18, down marginally by 28.21 points or 0.04 per cent from its previous close. The index was recorded at an intra-day high of 76,338.58, while the intra-day low levels were seen at 75,581. NSE Nifty50, too, settled flat at 22,932.90, down merely 12.40 points or 0.05 per cent from its previous close. The 50-share index traded in the range of 23,049.95-22,814.85 on Wednesday.
25 out of 50 constituent stocks of Nifty50 ended lower dragged by Dr Reddy's Labs, TCS, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever, and Adani Enterprises with losses extending up to 2.48 per cent. Bharat Electronics, Hindalco, Eicher Motors, Larsen & Toubro, and Axis bank, were among the 25 stocks that ended with gains of up to 3.54 per cent.
Smallcap shares outperformed the benchmarks as well as others in the broader markets, with the Nifty Smallcap100 index ending higher by 2.36 per cent, led by JBM Auto, and Aegis Logistics. The Nifty Midcap100 index, on the other hand, settled with gains of 1.56 per cent.
Banking shares stole the show among the sectors, with the Nifty Private Bank, and PSU Bank indices ending higher by over 1 per cent each, and the Bank Nifty index settling with gains of 0.98 per cent. Consumer durables, financial services, metal, media, and realty indices ended with gains of up to 1.67 per cent.
Among the other sectoral indices on the NSE, the Nifty IT, Auto, Healthcare, Pharma, and FMCG indices ended in the red, with the Nifty IT index being the top laggard, which ended down 1.30 per cent, dragged by Persistent Systems, and Cofoge.
3:57 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Expert view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: While markets ended flat with a slightly negative bias due to selling in IT stocks, broader markets witnessed a lot of optimism as mid & small-cap stocks rallied after the recent selloff. Despite the uncertainty over rising FII selling, falling rupee, and the ongoing tariff war, the recently beaten sectoral stocks from banking, automobile, telecom, metals attracted significant buying interest.
View by Prashanth Tapse, senior VP (research), Mehta Equities.
View by Prashanth Tapse, senior VP (research), Mehta Equities.
3:53 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The national benchmarks exhibited a range-bound performance with a slight downward bias, though selective buying in the broader market was evident, driven by bargain hunting in beaten-down stocks. A reversal in FII flows also influenced market dynamics; however, the durability of this trend remains uncertain. Despite concerns over potential US tariff impositions and delays in anticipated interest rate cuts, market sentiment remains optimistic about a rebound in India’s Q3 GDP growth. This optimism is further bolstered by expectations of a recovery in government expenditure. At this juncture, large-cap stocks present a more attractive risk-reward proposition, given their fair valuations.
View by Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Financial Services.
View by Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Financial Services.
3:43 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader market indices gained in trade. BSE Midcap closed up 1.3 per cent and Smallcap was closed 2.41 per cent.
3:41 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and loser at close
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Infosys, TCS, HUL were among the top losers on Sensex. Conversely, Zomato, Axis Bank, L&T were among the top winners.
3:39 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Nifty gainers and loser at close
Stock Market LIVE Updates: TCS, Infosys, Dr Reddy's Laboratories were among the top losers on Nifty50. Conversely, BEL, Hindalco, Eicher Motors were among the top gainers.
3:37 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty finishes flat with a negative bias at 22,932.9
Stock Market LIVE Updates: National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty50 settled at 22,932.9, 12.40 points or 0.05 per cent lower.
3:35 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 75,939.18, down 28.21 pts or 0.04 per cent.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex, the 30-share barometer, closed 28.21 pts or 0.04 per cent lower at 75,939.18.
3:27 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bikaji Foods surges 20%; stock up 31% from Tuesday's low
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Bikaji Foods International (Bikaji) moved higher by 20 per cent to Rs 679 on the BSE in Wednesday’s intra-day trade backed by heavy volumes. The stock of packaged foods company bounced back 31 per cent from its low of Rs 520, which was touched in Tuesday’s intra-day deals.
In the past eight trading days, between February 6 and February 18, the stock corrected 29 per cent. It had hit a record high of Rs 1,005 on September 27, 2024. Read more
3:18 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader mkt stages recovery; Nifty SmallCap, MidCap indices rally up to 3%
Stock Market LIVE Updates: After a period of heavy correction in the recent past, the Nifty MidCap and SmallCap indices saw a slight recovery on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
The Nifty SmallCap index surged 2.70 per cent, or 410.7 points, to hit an intraday high of 15,579.15. Similarly, the Nifty MidCap index increased 1.72 per cent, or 857.8 points, to an intraday high of 50,609.25. Read more
3:08 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hindustan Unilever stock hits 9-month low; slips 26% from September high
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) company, Hindustan Unilever (HUL) hit an over nine-month low at Rs 2,247.20, down 2 per cent on the BSE in Wednesday’s intra-day trade amid concerns of moderate growth in the near term. The company’s underlying volume growth was flat in the December 2024 quarter (Q3FY25).
HUL was trading at its lowest level since May 6, 2024. It has plunged 26 per cent from its 52-week high of Rs 3,034.50 touched on September 23, 2024. In the past six months, HUL was down 18 per cent, as compared to 5.5 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex and 16 per cent drop in the BSE FMCG index. Read more
3:01 PM
At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was marginally lower by 49.72 points, or 0.07 per cent, at 75,917.67, and the Nifty50 was at 22,920, lower by 25.30 points, or 0.11 per cent.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade flat
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 were trading flat on Wednesday, amid mixed global cues.
At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was marginally lower by 49.72 points, or 0.07 per cent, at 75,917.67, and the Nifty50 was at 22,920, lower by 25.30 points, or 0.11 per cent.
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According to the company, Nava Ltd will buy back up to 72,00,000 fully paid-up equity shares of face value Re 1 each, representing up to 2.48 per cent of the total number of equity shares, at a price of Rs 500 per equity share. READ MORE
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nava Ltd: Smallcap co announces share buyback at 32 per cent premium; stock up 13%
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of smallcap stock Nava Ltd soared by 12.5 per cent on the BSE during Wednesday's trading session, hitting an intraday high of Rs 426.05 per share. By 1:50 PM, the shares were up 12 per cent at Rs 424 per share. In comparison, the benchmark Sensex was volatile and had risen by only 0.02 per cent at the time of this report.
The surge in Nava Ltd's share price followed the company's announcement of a share buyback. In a meeting held today, February 19, 2025, the Board of Nava Ltd approved a share buyback plan via the tender offer route.
According to the company, Nava Ltd will buy back up to 72,00,000 fully paid-up equity shares of face value Re 1 each, representing up to 2.48 per cent of the total number of equity shares, at a price of Rs 500 per equity share. READ MORE
2:49 PM
The Nifty SmallCap index surged by 2.70 per cent, or 410.7 points, reaching an intraday high of 15,579.15. Similarly, the Nifty MidCap index rose by 1.72 per cent, or 857.8 points, to an intraday high of 50,609.25.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader mkts stages recovery; Nifty SmallCap, MidCap indices rally up to 3%
Stock Market LIVE Updates: After a period of significant correction, the Nifty MidCap and SmallCap indices experienced a modest recovery on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
The Nifty SmallCap index surged by 2.70 per cent, or 410.7 points, reaching an intraday high of 15,579.15. Similarly, the Nifty MidCap index rose by 1.72 per cent, or 857.8 points, to an intraday high of 50,609.25.
Within the Nifty SmallCap 100 index, 80 stocks were in the green, 19 were in the red, and 1 remained flat at the time of this report. Among individual stocks, Aegis Logistics led the way with a nearly 12 per cent rise, followed by GRSE (11 per cent), Data Patterns (8 per cent), Jupiter Wagons (7.5 per cent), Redington (7 per cent), and Ircon International (7 per cent). READ MORE
2:42 PM
On the BSE, Adani Enterprises' share price fell 4.3 per cent intraday to a low of Rs 2,123.95 per share. Adani Green Energy saw a 4.2 per cent drop, Adani Ports declined by 2.6 per cent, Adani Power decreased by 2.5 per cent, Adani Energy Solutions slipped 2.4 per cent, Adani Total Gas was down 2.4 per cent, and Adani Wilmar also fell 2.4 per cent. Meanwhile, Ambuja Cement dropped 2.4 per cent, and NDTV remained flat.
By 11:55 AM, most Adani Group stocks had rebounded slightly, against a 0.24 per cent rise in the benchmark BSE Sensex index.
Reuters reported that the US SEC has requested assistance from the Indian Government in its investigation into Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, regarding an alleged $265-million bribery case. READ MORE
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Adani stocks crack up to 5 per cent as US SEC seeks India's help in bribery case
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Adani stocks faced significant selling pressure on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expanded its investigation into an alleged bribery case involving the Adani Group.
On the BSE, Adani Enterprises' share price fell 4.3 per cent intraday to a low of Rs 2,123.95 per share. Adani Green Energy saw a 4.2 per cent drop, Adani Ports declined by 2.6 per cent, Adani Power decreased by 2.5 per cent, Adani Energy Solutions slipped 2.4 per cent, Adani Total Gas was down 2.4 per cent, and Adani Wilmar also fell 2.4 per cent. Meanwhile, Ambuja Cement dropped 2.4 per cent, and NDTV remained flat.
By 11:55 AM, most Adani Group stocks had rebounded slightly, against a 0.24 per cent rise in the benchmark BSE Sensex index.
Reuters reported that the US SEC has requested assistance from the Indian Government in its investigation into Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, regarding an alleged $265-million bribery case. READ MORE
2:36 PM
The report, which leverages 36 high-frequency indicators, suggests that GDP growth for the third quarter of this financial year should range between 6.2 per cent and 6.3 per cent.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: GDP growth during current fiscal estimated to be 6.3 per cent: SBI research
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The State Bank of India (SBI) has estimated a GDP growth of 6.3 per cent for the current financial year (2024-25), assuming the NSO does not make significant revisions to the initial estimates for the first and second quarters.
The report, which leverages 36 high-frequency indicators, suggests that GDP growth for the third quarter of this financial year should range between 6.2 per cent and 6.3 per cent.
According to the National Statistics Office (NSO), the projected real and nominal GDP growth rates for 2024-25 are 6.4 per cent and 9.7 per cent, respectively.
The report also highlights that a robust rural economy is reinforcing stability and maintaining momentum in other sectors. READ MORE
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First Published: Feb 19 2025 | 7:59 AM IST
