Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close in Red Amid Mixed Sectoral Performance
By ScanX News Team
Indian stock markets ended negative on Thursday, with Nifty 50 down 0.40% at 25,212.05 and Sensex falling 0.44% to 82,634.48. Printing & Stationery and Engineering Services sectors outperformed, while Cables and Aviation sectors struggled. Le Travenues Technology surged 20% on strong Q1 results, while Newgen Software declined 6.01% on weak Q1 performance. Market breadth remained slightly positive with 2,263 advancing stocks against 2,160 decliners out of 4,423 total scrips.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets closed on a negative note on Thursday, July 17, 2025, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, ending in the red. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,212.05, down 101.80 points or 0.40%, while the BSE Sensex finished at 82,634.48, shedding 363.03 points or 0.44%.
Sectoral Performance
The day saw a mixed performance across various sectors:
Top Performing Sectors
| Sector | Avg. Percentage Change |
|---|---|
| Printing & Stationery | 1.82% |
| Engineering Services | 1.62% |
| Castings, Forgings & Fasteners | 1.51% |
| Diamond, Gems and Jewellery | 1.05% |
Top Losing Sectors
| Sector | Avg. Percentage Change |
|---|---|
| Cables | -1.87% |
| Aviation | -1.44% |
| Insurance | -0.87% |
| Diversified | -0.80% |
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks made headlines during the trading session:
Le Travenues Technology (Ixigo): The stock surged 20.00% to ₹214.75 after reporting strong Q1 results. The company's revenue increased by 73% YoY to ₹314.4 crore, with EBITDA growing 53.4% YoY to ₹25.47 crore.
Navkar Corporation: Shares jumped 13.31% to ₹129.2 following impressive Q1 FY26 results. The company swung to a net profit of ₹2 crore compared to a loss in the previous year, with revenue growing 17% YoY.
Newgen Software Technologies: The stock declined 6.01% to ₹1,025.8 after reporting weak Q1 FY2026 operating performance. EBITDA declined 6% YoY, with margins narrowing to 14%.
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth was slightly positive:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total | 4,423 |
| Positive | 2,263 |
| Negative | 2,160 |
Conclusion
In summary, the Indian stock market closed lower on July 17, 2025, with mixed sectoral performance. While sectors like Printing & Stationery and Engineering Services showed strength, Cables and Aviation sectors faced pressure. The market breadth remained slightly positive, indicating a balanced sentiment among investors despite the benchmark indices closing in the red.
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