Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close in Red, Cables Sector Shines on May 27, 2025
By ScanX News Team
The Indian stock market ended negative on May 27, 2025, with Nifty 50 down 0.70% at 24,826.20 and Sensex shedding 0.76% to 81,551.63. Cables sector outperformed with a 10% gain, while Castings, Forgings & Fasteners struggled. Shriram Properties surged 14.67% on strong Q4 results, but Tracxn Technologies fell 9.36% despite buyback news. Market breadth remained slightly positive with 2,165 advancing stocks versus 2,124 declining.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock market ended on a negative note on May 27, 2025, with both benchmark indices closing in the red. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,826.20, down 174.95 points or 0.70% from the previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex finished at 81,551.63, shedding 624.82 points or 0.76%.
Sectoral Performance
Top Performing Sectors
- Cables (Avg. Per Change: +10.00%)
- Aerospace & Defense (Avg. Per Change: +1.82%)
- Energy (Avg. Per Change: +1.01%)
Underperforming Sectors
- Castings, Forgings & Fasteners (Avg. Per Change: -1.88%)
- Printing & Stationery (Avg. Per Change: -1.88%)
Buzzing Stocks
Shriram Properties (LTP: ₹97.00, +14.67%): The company reported a 137% increase in Q4 net profit to ₹48 crore, with revenue rising 35% to ₹407.7 crore. The EBITDA margin improved significantly to 11.95% from 3.14%.
Tracxn Technologies (LTP: ₹57.03, -9.36%): The company announced a share buyback program of up to 1.1 million shares at ₹70 per share. However, it reported a net loss of ₹75.8 million in Q4, compared to a profit in the same quarter last year.
Bajaj Healthcare (LTP: ₹561.05, -6.93%): The company swung to a profit of ₹111.8 million in Q4, compared to a loss in the same quarter last year. Revenue increased to ₹1.54 billion from ₹1.34 billion year-over-year.
Olectra Greentech (LTP: ₹1,257.90, -6.50%): The company clarified that it has not received any cancellation order as reported in the media. It also announced a significant increase in Q4 net profit to ₹210 million, up from ₹137.1 million year-over-year.
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth was slightly positive, with more advancing stocks than declining ones:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,289 |
| Positive | 2,165 |
| Negative | 2,124 |
Conclusion
The Indian stock market closed lower on May 27, 2025, with both Nifty and Sensex in the red. While the Cables sector outperformed significantly, Castings, Forgings & Fasteners, and Printing & Stationery sectors faced pressure. Despite the overall negative trend, stocks like Shriram Properties saw substantial gains, while others like Tracxn Technologies and Bajaj Healthcare faced selling pressure amidst their financial results and corporate announcements.
