Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Slip Over 0.7% Amid Mixed Sectoral Performance
By ScanX News Team
Indian stock markets closed lower on May 22, 2025, with Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex dropping over 0.7%. Aviation and Engineering Services sectors outperformed, while Castings and Retail faced pressure. Notable stocks included Aditya Birla Fashion (-66.35%), Jay Bharat Maruti (+20%), and Ramco Systems (+19.99%). Market breadth was negative with 2,346 decliners vs 1,917 advancers out of 4,263 total scrips.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets closed in the red on May 22, 2025, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, registering losses of over 0.7%. The Nifty 50 ended the day at 24,637.75, down 175.70 points or 0.71% from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex closed at 81,011.18, shedding 585.45 points or 0.72%.
Sectoral Performance
The day saw a mixed bag of sectoral performances, with some sectors showing resilience while others faced significant pressure.
Top Performing Sectors:
| Sector | Avg. Percentage Change |
|---|---|
| Aviation | 3.02% |
| Engineering Services | 2.26% |
| Utilities | 1.12% |
Top Losing Sectors:
| Sector | Avg. Percentage Change |
|---|---|
| Castings, Forgings & Fasteners | -1.66% |
| Retail | -1.41% |
| Diamond, Gems and Jewellery | -1.25% |
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks made headlines due to significant price movements and corporate announcements:
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd.: The stock plummeted 66.35% as it turned ex-date for the demerger of Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd.
RK SWAMY: Shares declined 12.15% following the announcement of Q4 results, which showed a year-over-year decrease in net profit and revenue.
Lincoln Pharma: The stock fell 9.03% despite reporting increased revenue and EBITDA for Q4, as net profit declined year-over-year.
Jay Bharat Maruti: Bucking the trend, the stock surged 20.00% after reporting improved Q4 financials, including higher EBITDA and net profit.
Ramco Systems: Shares jumped 19.99% as the company swung to profit in Q4 from a loss in the same quarter last year.
Interarch Building Products: The stock rallied 13.76% on the back of strong Q4 results and a dividend announcement.
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth was negative, with decliners outnumbering advancers:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total | 4,263 |
| Positive | 1,917 |
| Negative | 2,346 |
Conclusion
The Indian stock market ended the day on a bearish note, with both Nifty and Sensex closing lower by over 0.7%. While sectors like Aviation and Engineering Services showed strength, others such as Castings and Retail faced selling pressure. The market breadth remained tilted towards the negative, reflecting the overall cautious sentiment among investors.
