Markets at Noon: Nifty and Sensex Dip Slightly as Tata Motors Faces Headwinds
Indian stock markets show a slight downward trend at midday, with Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex experiencing marginal declines. Tata Motors shares plummeted 7.2% to a seven-month low due to reduced Jaguar Land Rover margin targets. Significant block trades were observed in Tata Steel and Hero MotoCorp stocks. RITES Limited signed an MoU with Andhra Pradesh for infrastructure consultancy. Overall market sentiment remains cautious with slight downward pressure on major indices.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets are showing a slight downward trend at midday. Both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex have experienced marginal declines from their previous closing prices.
| Index | Current Price | Close Price | Change | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 25,976.10 | 26,013.45 | -37.35 (-0.14%) | 18/11/2025 12:00:29 |
| BSE Sensex | 84,883.00 | 84,950.95 | -67.95 (-0.08%) | 18/11/2025 12:00:37 |
Buzzing Stocks
Tata Motors
Tata Motors' passenger vehicles division is facing significant challenges. The company's shares plummeted 7.2% to a seven-month low of ₹363.00. This drop comes after Tata Motors reduced Jaguar Land Rover's fiscal 2026 margin target from 5-7% to 0-2% due to cyberattack disruptions. JLR reported an EBITDA loss of £78 million in the September quarter, with production losses of 20,000 units and an expected additional 30,000 unit loss in the third quarter.
Tata Steel
A notable block trade involving 3,003,705 shares of Tata Steel was executed on NSE at ₹171.27 per share, totaling ₹51.44 crores. This transaction indicates significant institutional or bulk trading activity in the steel major's shares.
Hero MotoCorp
Hero MotoCorp witnessed a block trade on NSE involving 93,053 shares valued at ₹54.06 crores, executed at ₹5,810.00 per share. This transaction represents substantial institutional or bulk investor activity in the two-wheeler manufacturer's stock.
RITES Limited
RITES Limited, a leading transport infrastructure consultancy firm, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board. The agreement aims to provide consultancy services for infrastructure and industrial development across key sectors in the state.
Market Sentiment
The overall market sentiment appears cautious, with slight downward pressure on the major indices. The performance of individual stocks, particularly in the automotive and infrastructure sectors, is influencing the market dynamics today.
As the trading day progresses, investors will be closely watching these developments and their potential impact on the broader market trends.
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