Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close in Red Amid Mixed Sectoral Performance

1 min read     Updated on 16 May 2025, 03:32 PM
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Overview

Indian stock markets ended in the red on May 16, 2025, with Nifty 50 down 0.19% and Sensex falling 0.24%. Aerospace & Defense sector led gains (+5.41%), while Printing & Stationery was the top loser (-1.16%). Nucleus Software Exports surged 20% on strong Q4 results. Market breadth remained positive with 2,832 advancing stocks out of 4,347 traded.

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Market Overview

The Indian stock markets closed on a negative note on May 16, 2025, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, ending in the red. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,062.10, down 48.40 points or 0.19%, while the BSE Sensex finished at 82,530.74, shedding 200.15 points or 0.24%.

Sectoral Performance

The day saw a mixed performance across sectors, with some notable gainers and losers:

Top Performing Sectors:

  1. Aerospace & Defense (+5.41%)
  2. Castings, Forgings & Fasteners (+2.89%)
  3. Transport Services (+2.81%)

Top Losing Sectors:

  1. Printing & Stationery (-1.16%)
  2. Healthcare Services (-0.59%)

Buzzing Stocks

Several stocks made headlines during the trading session:

  1. Nucleus Software Exports: The stock surged 20% after reporting strong Q4 results, with EBITDA more than doubling quarter-on-quarter and a dividend declaration of ₹12.5 per share.

  2. Onward Tech: Shares jumped 17.42% following improved Q4 performance and a dividend announcement of ₹5 per share.

  3. IFCI: The stock climbed 14.86% after reporting a significant year-over-year increase in Q4 net profit.

  4. DDEV Plastiks Industries: Despite reporting increased revenue, the stock fell 11.83% following a decline in EBITDA and net profit compared to the previous year.

  5. Neuland Laboratories: Shares dropped 6.91% after weak Q4 results, with net profit down 59% and revenue declining 15% year-over-year.

Market Breadth

The overall market breadth was positive, with advancing stocks outnumbering declining ones:

Category Number of Scrips
Total Traded 4,347
Positive 2,832
Negative 1,515

Conclusion

In summary, the Indian markets closed lower on May 16, 2025, despite a positive market breadth. While sectors like Aerospace & Defense and Castings showed strength, Printing & Stationery and Healthcare Services faced headwinds. The day was marked by significant movements in individual stocks based on their quarterly performances and corporate actions.

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