Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close in Green, Diamond & Jewellery Sector Shines
By ScanX News Team
Indian stock markets ended positively with Nifty 50 at 25,467.10 (+0.24%) and Sensex at 83,467.77 (+0.27%). Diamond, Gems and Jewellery sector led gains (+19.96%), while Transport sector declined (-1.40%). PC Jeweller surged 19.97% on strong Q1 results. Market breadth was positive with 2,377 advancing stocks versus 2,044 declining.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets concluded on a positive note, with both the NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex registering gains. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,467.10, up 61.80 points or 0.24% from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex ended the day at 83,467.77, marking an increase of 228.30 points or 0.27%.
Sectoral Performance
Top Performing Sectors
The day saw significant gains in several sectors:
| Sector | Avg. Percentage Change |
|---|---|
| Diamond, Gems and Jewellery | 19.96% |
| Packaging | 7.71% |
| Education | 4.99% |
| Trading | 3.86% |
| Forest Materials | 1.92% |
Underperforming Sectors
Some sectors faced headwinds during the trading session:
| Sector | Avg. Percentage Change |
|---|---|
| Transport | -1.40% |
| Energy | -1.11% |
| Capital Markets | -0.90% |
| Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment | -0.29% |
| Aerospace & Defense | -0.28% |
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks made headlines during the trading session:
PC Jeweller: The stock surged by 19.97% following the announcement of an 80% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 and significant debt reduction.
Veranda Learning Solutions: Shares climbed 16.66% after the company allocated 11,85,984 equity shares at ₹221 per share through a preferential issue.
Trent Ltd: The stock fell by 11.38% following warnings of slower growth in Q1 FY2026 during its Annual General Meeting.
DreamFolks Services Ltd: Shares settled 4% lower, marking the third consecutive session of losses following program closure announcements with major banks.
CONCOR: Despite trading ex-bonus for a 1:4 bonus issue, the stock showed resilience, up 0.69% at ₹600.45.
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth was positive, with advancing stocks outnumbering declining ones:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total | 4,421 |
| Positive | 2,377 |
| Negative | 2,044 |
Conclusion
The Indian stock markets ended the day on a positive note, with both benchmark indices closing in the green. The Diamond, Gems and Jewellery sector emerged as the top performer, while the Transport sector faced the most significant decline. The market breadth remained favorable, indicating a generally positive sentiment among investors.
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