Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Tumble Over 1% Amid Sectoral Mixed Bag
By ScanX News Team
Indian stock markets closed lower on May 13, 2025, with Nifty 50 down 1.33% at 24,593.65 and Sensex falling 1.51% to 81,184.89. Despite the overall decline, Aerospace & Defense sector surged 3.98%. Dynamic Cables and InfoBeans Technologies were top performers, while Krsnaa Diagnostics declined. Market breadth remained positive with 2,796 advancing stocks out of 4,303 traded.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets closed in the red on May 13, 2025, with both benchmark indices witnessing significant declines. The Nifty 50 ended the day at 24,593.65, down 331.05 points or 1.33% from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex closed at 81,184.89, shedding 1,245.01 points or 1.51%.
Sectoral Performance
Despite the overall market downturn, several sectors showed resilience and posted gains:
- Aerospace & Defense (+3.98%)
- Engineering Services (+2.55%)
- Energy (+2.38%)
- Transport (+1.90%)
- Capital Goods (+1.81%)
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks made headlines today:
- Dynamic Cables surged 20.00% following a significant increase in Q4 net profit to ₹236 million.
- InfoBeans Technologies jumped 15.45% after announcing a board meeting to consider a share buyback proposal.
- Care Ratings gained 13.14% on reporting a 76.4% YoY increase in Q4 net profit and recommending a dividend.
- Suven Life Sciences rose 11.84% after approving a preferential issue of convertible warrants to raise up to ₹857 crore.
- Krsnaa Diagnostics declined 7.50% despite reporting improved Q4 results and announcing a dividend.
- The Anup Engineering fell 7.02% following mixed Q4 results with increased revenue but decreased net profit.
Market Breadth
The market breadth was positive, indicating more advancing stocks than declining ones:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,303 |
| Positive | 2,796 |
| Negative | 1,507 |
Conclusion
In summary, May 13, 2025, saw a bearish trend in the Indian stock markets, with major indices closing over 1% lower. However, select sectors like Aerospace & Defense and Engineering Services bucked the trend with positive performances. The market breadth remained favorable, with advancing stocks outnumbering decliners, suggesting underlying strength despite the overall negative close.
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