Closing Bell: Nifty and Sensex End in Green, Transport Sector Leads Gains
By ScanX News Team
Indian markets ended positively on March 27, 2025, with Nifty 50 up 0.49% at 23,601.75 and Sensex gaining 0.41% to 77,606.43. Transport sector led gains (+1.41%), while an unnamed sector underperformed (-1.37%). Capri Global Capital plummeted 15.07%, and BEML surged 17.34% on expansion news. Market breadth was negative with 2,730 decliners vs 1,717 advancers out of 4,447 traded scrips.
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Market Wrap: Positive Close on March 27, 2025
The Indian stock markets concluded on a positive note on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, registering gains. The market sentiment remained upbeat despite a mixed sectoral performance.
Market Overview
The Nifty 50 index closed at 23,601.75, up 114.90 points or 0.49% from the previous close of 23,486.85. Similarly, the BSE Sensex ended the day at 77,606.43, gaining 317.93 points or 0.41% from its previous close of 77,288.50.
Sectoral Performance
Top Performing Sectors
- Transport (Avg. Per Change: +1.41%)
- Power (Avg. Per Change: +1.24%)
- Insurance (Avg. Per Change: +0.99%)
- Oil & Gas (Avg. Per Change: +0.87%)
- Banks (Avg. Per Change: +0.65%)
Underperforming Sectors
- Unnamed Sector (Avg. Per Change: -1.37%)
- Forest Materials (Avg. Per Change: -1.33%)
- Transport Services (Avg. Per Change: -1.23%)
- Diversified (Avg. Per Change: -1.17%)
- FMCG (Avg. Per Change: -0.92%)
Buzzing Stocks
Capri Global Capital Ltd
The stock witnessed a rollercoaster ride, plummeting 15.07% to close at ₹165.5. Initially gaining 13%, it reversed course and fell 11%, ending as the top loser on the Nifty 500 index. Trading volumes surged to 11 crore shares, significantly above the average.
BEML Ltd
BEML shares surged 17.34% to close at ₹3,239. The company is exploring the possibility of setting up a new manufacturing plant in Chhattisgarh for mining and infrastructure equipment. This move comes after BEML's recent restructuring into 11 strategic business units and 2 micro strategic business units, with a 12th unit added for rail and metro projects.
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth leaned negative, with decliners outnumbering advancers:
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Scrips Traded | 4,447 |
| Positive Scrips | 1,717 |
| Negative Scrips | 2,730 |
Conclusion
Despite the positive close for major indices, the broader market showed mixed signals with more stocks declining than advancing. The transport sector led the gains, while an unnamed sector faced the steepest average decline. Notable stock movements included the volatile performance of Capri Global Capital Ltd and the significant uptick in BEML Ltd shares following expansion news.
