Markets at Noon: Nifty and Sensex Dip Nearly 1% Amid Sector Shifts
By ScanX News Team
Indian markets are experiencing a downward trend at midday on May 22, 2025. The Nifty 50 is down 0.92% at 24,585.55, while the BSE Sensex has fallen 0.95% to 80,819.06. Cables and Engineering Services sectors are outperforming, while Castings, Forgings & Fasteners and Retail sectors are underperforming. Notable stock movements include Aditya Birla Fashion's 65.98% drop due to demerger, and Ramco Systems' 16.93% gain following a turnaround in Q4 results. The market is reacting to various Q4 results and corporate developments, with mixed performances across different sectors.
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Market Overview
As of midday on May 22, 2025, Indian markets are experiencing a downward trend. The Nifty 50 is currently trading at 24,585.55, down 227.90 points or 0.92% from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex stands at 80,819.06, showing a decline of 777.57 points or 0.95%.
Sectoral Performance
The market is witnessing a mixed bag of sectoral performances:
Top Performing Sectors:
- Cables (Avg. Per Change: +4.79%)
- Engineering Services (Avg. Per Change: +2.46%)
- Printing & Stationery (Avg. Per Change: +1.44%)
Top Losing Sectors:
- Castings, Forgings & Fasteners (Avg. Per Change: -1.55%)
- Retail (Avg. Per Change: -1.31%)
- Trading (Avg. Per Change: -1.08%)
- Petroleum Products (Avg. Per Change: -0.65%)
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks are making headlines today:
| Company | News | Stock Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. | Shares adjusted as they turned ex-date for demerger of Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd. | -65.98% at ₹91.50 |
| RK SWAMY | Announced Q4 results with consolidated net profit at ₹123 million, down from ₹262 million YoY. | -9.63% at ₹190.30 |
| GEECEE VENTURES | Reported a decrease in Q4 consolidated net profit to ₹39 million from ₹179 million YoY. | -9.35% at ₹390.80 |
| Paramount Communications | Q4 EBITDA increased to ₹316.9 million, but net profit decreased. | -8.43% at ₹56.40 |
| Jindal Poly Films Ltd. | Shares dropped following a fire at its subsidiary's Nashik plant. | -8.16% at ₹639.85 |
| HG Infra Engineering | Reported a 22.6% YoY decline in Q4 net profit. | -6.14% at ₹1,176.80 |
| Ramco Systems | Announced a turnaround with Q4 net profit of ₹53.1 million compared to a loss last year. | +16.93% at ₹429.00 |
| Dishman Carbogen Amcis | Reported a net profit of ₹431 million in Q4, compared to a loss last year. | +12.23% at ₹246.96 |
Conclusion
The Indian markets are showing a negative trend at midday, with both Nifty and Sensex down by nearly 1%. While most sectors are facing pressure, cables and engineering services are showing resilience. Investors are closely watching the performance of individual stocks, particularly those that have recently announced their quarterly results.
