NewsMarketsMarket Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close Marginally Lower Amid Mixed Sectoral PerformanceMarket Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close Marginally Lower Amid Mixed Sectoral Performance
By ScanX News Team
Indian stock markets ended slightly bearish on Tuesday, with Nifty 50 at 25,103.20 (-0.05%) and Sensex at 82,445.21 (-0.06%). Diamond, Gems and Jewellery sector led gains (+2.65%), while Printing & Stationery declined (-1.66%). RattanIndia Power surged 19.93% with high volumes. Market breadth was positive with 2,423 advancing stocks out of 4,408 traded.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets concluded Tuesday's trading session on a slightly bearish note, with both benchmark indices ending marginally in the red. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,103.20, down 11.65 points or 0.05%, while the BSE Sensex finished at 82,445.21, shedding 53.49 points or 0.06%.
Sectoral Performance
The day saw a mixed bag of sectoral performances, with some sectors shining bright while others faced headwinds.
Top Performing Sectors:
- Diamond, Gems and Jewellery (Avg. Per Change: +2.65%)
- Power (Avg. Per Change: +2.11%)
- Engineering Services (Avg. Per Change: +2.10%)
Top Losing Sectors:
- Printing & Stationery (Avg. Per Change: -1.66%)
- Aviation (Avg. Per Change: -0.81%)
- Insurance (Avg. Per Change: -0.41%)
Buzzing Stocks
RattanIndia Power Ltd emerged as a standout performer in today's session. The stock surged by 19.93% to close at ₹14.32 on the NSE, with a remarkable trading volume of 19.47 crore shares. This surge comes on the heels of a 26% gain over the past four sessions. The company recently announced the resignation of Whole-time Director Baliram Ratna, effective June 06, 2025. The BSE has sought clarification from the company regarding the significant volume spike.
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth leaned positive, indicating a broader market resilience despite the marginal dip in the benchmark indices.
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,408 |
| Positive | 2,423 |
| Negative | 1,985 |
Conclusion
In summary, while the headline indices closed marginally lower, the market displayed a positive breadth with more advancing stocks than declining ones. The Diamond, Gems and Jewellery sector outperformed, while Printing & Stationery faced the most significant sectoral decline. RattanIndia Power's substantial gains and high trading volumes stood out in an otherwise subdued trading session.
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