On March 26, 2025, India’s stock market witnessed a decline, with the Sensex losing 728.69 points to close at 78,017.19, and the Nifty falling 181.8 points to settle at 23,668.65. Indusind Bank, Trent, and HCL Technologies emerged as top gainers, while NTPC, Tech Mahindra, and Cipla were among the top losers.
India’s stock market experienced a significant drop on March 26, 2025, with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex declining by 728.69 points to close at 78,017.19, while the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Nifty 50 fell 181.8 points to settle at 23,668.65. The decline was led by heavy losses in stocks like NTPC, Tech Mahindra, and Cipla, despite gains in Indusind Bank and Trent.
Market Performance Overview
The Nifty index fluctuated between a high of 23,736.5 and a low of 23,451.7 before closing at 23,668.65, reflecting a 0.77% decline. The Sensex saw a trading range between 78,167.87 and 77,194.22, ultimately settling at 78,017.19, down by 0.93%.
Top Gainers and Losers
Among the Nifty 50 stocks, Indusind Bank rose by 2.86%, followed by Trent at 2.64% and HCL Technologies at 0.52%. On the other hand, NTPC declined by 3.35%, Tech Mahindra lost 2.69%, and Cipla dropped 2.32%.
Similarly, the Sensex top gainers included Indusind Bank (up 2.94%), Nestle India (up 1.68%), and HCL Technologies (up 0.43%). The major losers were NTPC (down 3.54%), Tech Mahindra (down 2.85%), and Bajaj Finance (down 2.28%).
Midcap and Smallcap Performance
The Nifty Midcap 50 index ended the day with a 0.63% decline, whereas the Nifty Small Cap 100 saw a sharper drop of 1.07%, settling at 16,108.9. Among the Midcap stocks, AU Small Finance Bank and Marico were among the top gainers, whereas Max Healthcare and Aurobindo Pharma declined. In the Smallcap segment, Aavas Financiers and Chennai Petroleum Corporation led the gains, while Tejas Networks and RITES posted notable losses.
Bank Nifty Performance
The Bank Nifty index settled at 51,607.95, reaching an intraday high of 51,875.8 and a low of 51,069.15. Over the past week, Bank Nifty gained 2.39%, while in the last year, it has surged by 9.86%.
Sectoral and Broader Market Trends
While the overall market sentiment remained weak, select stocks in the IT and FMCG sectors provided some resilience. The financial and energy sectors faced selling pressure, contributing to the overall market decline.
The Indian stock market continues to remain volatile amid global economic uncertainties, and investors are advised to track key developments for better decision-making.
