Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close in Red Amid Sector-Wide Fluctuations
Indian stock markets closed negative on October 31, with Nifty 50 down 0.56% at 25,732.55 and Sensex falling 0.53% to 83,955.14. Trading and Printing & Stationery sectors outperformed, while Commercial Services and Financial Services faced significant losses. Market breadth favored decliners with 2,481 stocks down versus 2,036 up. Notable corporate actions included Wipro's NYSE bell-ringing, HUL's ice cream business split approval, and L&T's strategic partnership for drone manufacturing.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets concluded the trading session on October 31, 2025, on a negative note, with both benchmark indices registering losses. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,732.55, down 0.56% or 145.30 points from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex ended at 83,955.14, declining by 0.53% or 449.32 points.
Sectoral Performance
The day saw significant variations across different sectors:
| Top Performing Sectors | Avg. % Change |
|---|---|
| Trading | 2.60 |
| Printing & Stationery | 1.83 |
| Engineering Services | 1.46 |
| Transport | 0.77 |
| Top Losing Sectors | Avg. % Change |
|---|---|
| Commercial Services | -11.42 |
| Financial Services | -9.49 |
| Leisure Services | -7.62 |
| Realty | -6.95 |
| Transport Services | -6.90 |
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks made headlines during the trading session:
Wipro Limited: Set to ring the closing bell at the NYSE, marking 25 years since its listing and launching its AI-powered Wipro Intelligence suite.
Hindustan Unilever: Received NCLT approval for the split of its ice cream business.
ICICI Bank: Allotted 167,440 equity shares under its employee stock option scheme and received reaffirmed credit ratings from ICRA.
Mahindra & Mahindra: Its subsidiary, Mahindra Aerospace Australia Pty Ltd, has been voluntarily liquidated and deregistered.
Tata Motors: Officially changed its name from TML Commercial Vehicles Limited to Tata Motors Limited.
UltraTech Cement: Granted 549 stock options to eligible employees under its employee stock option scheme.
HDFC Bank: Board approved the re-appointment of Kaizad Bharucha as Deputy Managing Director for 3 years.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC): Fixed November 14, 2025, as the record date for interim dividend eligibility.
Larsen & Toubro (L&T): Entered a strategic partnership with GA-ASI to manufacture Medium Altitude Long Endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems in India.
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth leaned negative:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total | 4,517 |
| Positive | 2,036 |
| Negative | 2,481 |
Conclusion
The Indian stock market closed on a subdued note on October 31, 2025, with key indices Nifty 50 and Sensex both ending in the red. While sectors like Trading and Printing & Stationery showed resilience, Commercial Services and Financial Services faced significant pressure. The market breadth favored decliners, reflecting the overall negative sentiment during the trading session.
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