The Indian stock market experienced mixed results on February 5, 2025, with key players like ONGC, Hindalco, and Titan seeing notable movements, while the Sensex and Nifty indexes closed lower.
On February 5, 2025, the Indian stock market witnessed fluctuations as the Sensex and Nifty indexes closed lower. The Sensex, which tracks 30 major companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), lost 312.53 points, or 0.4%, settling at 78,583.81. Similarly, the Nifty index, which includes 50 major stocks on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), decreased by 42.95 points, or 0.18%, ending at 23,739.25.
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), a major Indian oil and gas company, led the gainers in the Nifty index, up by 2.97%. ONGC, a state-owned enterprise, explores and produces oil and natural gas in India and abroad, making it a key player in the country’s energy sector. Other significant gainers included Hindalco Industries (up 2.85%), a leading player in the aluminum and copper industry, and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (up 2.44%), one of India’s largest healthcare providers.
On the other hand, some prominent companies saw notable declines. Asian Paints, the leading paint manufacturer in India, dropped by 3.36%, while Titan Company, known for its jewelry and watches, fell by 2.97%. Other major losers included Nestle India (down 2.20%) and Hindustan Unilever (down 1.93%).
The performance of the midcap and small-cap stocks was more positive, as the Nifty Midcap 50 rose by 0.57% and the Nifty Small Cap 100 gained 1.85%. Stocks such as Affle India, Nippon Life, and Motilal Oswal Financial Services saw significant gains, while stocks like Phoenix Mills and Thermax faced declines.
Sectoral Overview
The Bank Nifty, which tracks banking sector stocks, closed at 50,157.95, showing a decline of 0.73%. The index reached a high of 50,522.15 and a low of 50,215.45 during the session. Over the past year, the Bank Nifty has shown a positive return of 9.88%.
Here is a breakdown of the top gainers and losers for major stock categories on February 5, 2025:
Sensex:
- Top Gainers: Indusind Bank (up 1.20%), Tata Motors (up 0.91%), HDFC Bank (up 0.89%).
- Top Losers: Asian Paints (down 3.38%), Titan Company (down 3.02%), Nestle India (down 2.23%).
Nifty:
- Top Gainers: Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (up 2.97%), Hindalco Industries (up 2.85%), Apollo Hospitals (up 2.44%).
- Top Losers: Asian Paints (down 3.36%), Titan Company (down 2.97%), Nestle India (down 2.20%).
Nifty MidCap 50:
- Top Gainers: CG Power & Industrial Solutions, Lupin, HDFC Asset Management.
- Top Losers: Phoenix Mills, Godrej Properties, Suzlon Energy.
Nifty Small Cap 100:
- Top Gainers: Affle India, Nippon Life, Computer Age Management Services.
- Top Losers: Honasa Consumer, CEAT, Blue Star.
Looking Ahead
The market performance on February 5, 2025, reflects a cautious sentiment as investors assess the global economic environment and domestic corporate earnings. With mixed performances across sectors, stock market participants remain watchful of further developments in both Indian and international markets.
This article provides a snapshot of the Indian stock market’s performance, showcasing the significant movements of key players across various sectors on February 5, 2025.
