Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close Flat Amid Mixed Sectoral Performance
Indian stock markets closed marginally higher on November 13, with Nifty 50 at 25,884.90 (+0.04%) and Sensex at 84,467.51 (+1.00 point). Market breadth was negative with 2,572 declining stocks out of 4,570 traded. Asian Paints reported strong volume growth, RateGain secured a new client, Zydus Lifesciences received FDA approvals, and Biocon hit a 52-week high. Vodafone Idea, Lupin, Tata Steel, and Ashok Leyland also made headlines with company-specific developments.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets concluded the trading session on November 13, 2025, with marginal gains, as both benchmark indices closed nearly flat. The Nifty 50 ended at 25,884.90, up 9.10 points or 0.04%, while the BSE Sensex closed at 84,467.51, showing a minimal increase of 1.00 point.
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth leaned towards the negative side, indicating a cautious sentiment among investors:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,570 |
| Positive | 1,998 |
| Negative | 2,572 |
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks made headlines during the trading session:
Asian Paints
The company reported impressive domestic decorative volume growth of around 11% in Q2, outpacing industry growth. The stock has been recovering after losing 33% of its value in 2024 due to competitive pressures.
RateGain Travel Technologies
Tigerair Taiwan selected RateGain's AirGain product for enhancing pricing intelligence, potentially boosting the company's presence in the Asian travel market.
Zydus Lifesciences
The company received final USFDA approval for Diroximel Fumarate Delayed-Release Capsules and obtained CE Mark certification for its surgical robot 'Andy', opening up potential in the European market.
Vodafone Idea
Shareholders approved the appointment of Abhijit Kishore as CEO through a postal ballot.
Biocon
Shares hit a new 52-week high following reports of a potential internal merger with its biosimilars arm, Biocon Biologics.
Lupin
The company achieved a high S&P Global ESG Score of 91 for 2025 and reported strong quarterly results with significant revenue and EBITDA growth.
Tata Steel
Management announced no price increases for October, November, and December, while expecting margin compression in its Netherlands business.
Ashok Leyland
The company increased its export volume target to 18,000 units for FY26 and aims to reach 25,000 units in exports over the next 2-3 years.
Conclusion
The Indian markets ended the day with minimal changes, as reflected in the flat closing of major indices. While some stocks saw positive movements based on company-specific news, the overall market sentiment remained cautious, as evidenced by the negative market breadth.
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