On March 21, 2025, India’s stock market saw gains, with the Sensex closing at 76,348.06 and the Nifty at 23,190.65. SBI Life Insurance Company, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, and NTPC led the Nifty gainers, while Hindalco Industries, Infosys, and Wipro were among the top losers. BSE and NSE also witnessed significant stock movements across various sectors.
India’s stock market ended higher on Friday, with Sensex gaining 557.45 points to close at 76,348.06 and Nifty rising by 159.75 points to settle at 23,190.65. The market was buoyed by strong performances from SBI Life Insurance Company, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), and NTPC, while Hindalco Industries, Infosys, and Wipro faced declines.
Nifty Index Performance:
The top gainers in the Nifty 50 included:
- SBI Life Insurance Company (+3.21%)
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) (+2.90%)
- NTPC (+2.79%)
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) (+2.77%)
- Bajaj Finance (+2.72%)
On the losing side, the biggest drops were seen in:
- Hindalco Industries (-1.50%)
- Infosys (-1.42%)
- Wipro (-1.38%)
- Trent (-1.37%)
- Tata Steel (-1.11%)
The Bank Nifty ended at 50,062.85, fluctuating between a high of 50,672.15 and a low of 49,891.95.
MidCap and SmallCap Stocks Show Volatility
The Nifty MidCap 50 recorded gains from:
While the top MidCap losers were:
- Suzlon Energy
- Voltas
- CG Power and Industrial Solutions
- Supreme Industries
- NMDC
Among Nifty SmallCap 100, the biggest gainers were:
- Redington
- Chennai Petroleum Corporation
- BLS International Services
- Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy
- Olectra Greentech
The biggest SmallCap losers included:
- Amber Enterprises India
- Aadhar Housing Finance
- National Aluminium Company
- Blue Star
- Bata India
BSE and NSE Trends
On the BSE, the top gainers were Home First Finance Company India (+9.11%), General Insurance Corporation of India (+8.67%), and Network 18 Media and Investments (+8.23%). Meanwhile, the biggest losers were Amber Enterprises India (-4.84%), Finolex Cables (-4.45%), and Jindal Stainless (-4.44%).
On the NSE, Redington and Chennai Petroleum Corporation led the gains, each surging nearly 10%, while Amber Enterprises India and Clean Science & Technology were among the top losers.
The stock market saw strong performances in finance and energy stocks, indicating investor confidence in these sectors. However, IT and metal stocks witnessed a downward trend, reflecting sector-specific challenges. Experts predict continued market volatility in the coming weeks, with a focus on corporate earnings and global market trends.
