Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex End in Red Amid Sector-Wide Pressure
By ScanX News Team
Indian stock markets ended negative on June 19, with Nifty 50 down 0.28% at 24,812.05 and Sensex falling 0.10% to 81,444.66. Most sectors faced downward pressure, led by Printing & Stationery (-5.59%) and Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment (-3.91%). Market breadth was significantly negative with 3,272 declines against 1,071 advances out of 4,343 traded scrips, indicating a broad-based selloff.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets concluded the trading session on a negative note on June 19, 2025, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, closing in the red. The overall market sentiment remained bearish, with most sectors facing downward pressure.
Key Index Performance
The Nifty 50 index closed at 24,812.05, down 68.60 points or 0.28% from the previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex ended the day at 81,444.66, registering a decline of 82.79 points or 0.10%.
| Index | Closing Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,812.05 | -68.60 | -0.28% |
| BSE Sensex | 81,444.66 | -82.79 | -0.10% |
Sectoral Performance
The market witnessed a broad-based decline across sectors, with only a few pockets of strength.
Top Losing Sectors
- Printing & Stationery (-5.59%)
- Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment (-3.91%)
- Telecomm Equipment & Infra Services (-3.00%)
- Power (-2.70%)
- Energy (-2.66%)
Top Performing Sectors
- Unnamed Sector (16.74%)
- Education (0.83%)
Market Breadth
The market breadth was significantly negative, indicating a broad-based selloff:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,343 |
| Advances | 1,071 |
| Declines | 3,272 |
The advance-decline ratio stood at approximately 1:3, highlighting the bearish sentiment prevailing in the market.
Conclusion
In summary, the Indian stock markets faced downward pressure on June 19, 2025, with both Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex closing lower. The majority of sectors experienced declines, with Printing & Stationery and Capital Goods - Electrical Equipment being the worst hit. The market breadth remained decisively negative, reflecting widespread selling across the board. Investors will be closely watching for any potential catalysts that might shift market sentiment in the coming sessions.
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