Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close in Red Amid Mixed Sector Performance
Indian stock markets ended negative on October 13, with Nifty 50 down 0.23% at 25,227.35 and Sensex down 0.21% at 82,327.05. Commercial Services and Energy sectors were the top losers, while Printing & Stationery and Transport sectors showed gains. TCS reported in-line results, DMart saw revenue growth but profit decline, and SpiceJet received an improved credit rating. Market breadth was negative with 2,876 scrips declining versus 1,757 advancing out of 4,633 traded.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets closed in negative territory on October 13, 2025, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, ending the day lower. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,227.35, down 58 points or 0.23% from the previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex ended at 82,327.05, shedding 173.77 points or 0.21%.
Sectoral Performance
The day saw a mixed performance across sectors, with some experiencing significant losses while others managed to stay in the green.
| Top Losing Sectors | Avg. % Change |
|---|---|
| Commercial Services | -13.46 |
| Energy | -12.63 |
| Financial Services | -7.57 |
| Realty | -7.27 |
| Leisure Services | -6.90 |
| Top Performing Sectors | Avg. % Change |
|---|---|
| Printing & Stationery | 1.35 |
| Transport | 0.86 |
| Castings, Forgings & Fasteners | 0.35 |
| Telecom | 0.09 |
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks made headlines during the trading session:
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): Reported results in line with expectations, though dollar revenue growth remained muted. The company showed strong deal wins but faces challenges from protectionist trends in the IT sector.
Avenue Supermarts (DMart): Reported 15.5% YoY revenue growth to ₹16,676 crore for Q2, but experienced softening EBITDA and declining profit after tax due to higher depreciation costs.
SpiceJet: Received a 'CRISIL A4+' rating, reflecting improved financial condition and successful restructuring efforts.
Reliance Power: Shares fell over 10% following reports of ED arresting an executive in connection with alleged financial irregularities.
Tata Motors: Shareholders faced a significant trading session as it was the last day the stock traded as a consolidated entity before its demerger.
Waaree Renewable Technologies: Shares surged 10% after reporting strong quarterly results with net profit more than doubling YoY.
Vodafone Idea: Shares declined 1.5% as the Supreme Court prepared to hear the company's plea regarding ₹9,450 crore in additional AGR dues.
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth was negative, indicating a bearish sentiment among investors.
| Market Breadth | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Scrips Traded | 4,633 |
| Positive Scrips | 1,757 |
| Negative Scrips | 2,876 |
Conclusion
The Indian stock market ended the day on a subdued note, with key indices closing in the red. While sectors like Printing & Stationery and Transport showed some resilience, major sectors such as Commercial Services and Energy faced significant selling pressure. Investors remained cautious amid mixed corporate results and ongoing global economic uncertainties.
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