Market Wrap: Nifty, Sensex Soar Nearly 4% in Spectacular Rally on May 12
By ScanX News Team
Indian stock markets witnessed a phenomenal rally on May 12, 2025, with Nifty 50 closing at 24,920.80 (up 3.80%) and BSE Sensex at 82,429.90 (up 3.74%). The power sector led gains at 7.00%, followed by aviation at 6.64%. Birla Corporation hit a 20% upper circuit after strong Q4 results, while MAN Industries jumped 19.99%. Market breadth was overwhelmingly positive with 3,866 advancing stocks out of 4,489 traded.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets witnessed a phenomenal rally on May 12, 2025, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, surging by nearly 4%. The bullish sentiment was driven by strong performances across multiple sectors, particularly in power and aviation.
The Nifty 50 index closed at 24,920.80, registering a robust gain of 912.80 points or 3.80% from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex ended the day at 82,429.90, up by an impressive 2,975.43 points or 3.74%.
Sectoral Performance
The market rally was broad-based, with several sectors posting significant gains:
| Sector | Average % Change |
|---|---|
| Power | 7.00 |
| Aviation | 6.64 |
| Metals & Mining | 4.89 |
| Utilities | 4.84 |
| Engineering Services | 4.69 |
The power sector led the charge with an average percentage change of 7.00%, followed closely by aviation at 6.64%. Metals & mining, utilities, and engineering services also showed strong performances, all registering gains above 4.5%.
Buzzing Stocks
Birla Corporation
Birla Corporation's stock hit the 20% upper circuit, closing at ₹1,268.80. The surge came on the back of impressive Q4FY25 results, with net profit rising 33% year-on-year to ₹257 crore. The company reported improved demand, pricing, and 105% capacity utilization. Cement sales volume grew 8% YoY to 5.2 million tonnes in Q4. The company also reduced its net debt to ₹2,244 crore by March-end and announced a dividend of ₹10 per equity share.
MAN Industries
MAN Industries saw a significant jump in its stock price, closing at ₹314.25, up 19.99%. The company reported a substantial year-over-year increase in its consolidated net profit for the fourth quarter, rising to ₹682 million from ₹241 million in the same period last year.
Market Breadth
The market breadth was overwhelmingly positive, indicating a broad-based rally:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total | 4,489 |
| Positive | 3,866 |
| Negative | 623 |
Out of the total 4,489 scrips traded, an impressive 3,866 stocks advanced, while only 623 declined, showcasing the strength of the bullish sentiment in the market.
Conclusion
The Indian stock market demonstrated exceptional strength on May 12, 2025, with both Nifty 50 and Sensex posting gains of nearly 4%. The rally was driven by strong performances across multiple sectors, particularly power and aviation. Key stocks like Birla Corporation and MAN Industries saw significant upticks on the back of robust quarterly results. The overwhelmingly positive market breadth further underscored the broad-based nature of this remarkable trading session.
