Markets at Noon: Nifty and Sensex Slip as Cables and Retail Sectors Drag
Indian markets show a slight downward trend with Nifty 50 at 24,987.70 (-0.28%) and Sensex at 81,491.47 (-0.27%). Cables and Retail sectors lead losses, while Trading and Engineering Services sectors show positive momentum. Buzzing stocks include Tata Consultancy Services with a significant block trade, Adani Power climbing 6.6%, and Swiggy declining despite major restructuring announcements.
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Market Overview
As of midday on September 25, 2025, Indian markets are showing a slight downward trend. The Nifty 50 is currently trading at 24,987.70, down 69.20 points or 0.28% from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex stands at 81,491.47, registering a decline of 224.16 points or 0.27%.
Sectoral Performance
Top Losing Sectors
- Cables (Average Change: -1.99%)
- Retail (Average Change: -1.01%)
- Energy (Average Change: -0.74%)
Top Performing Sectors
- Trading (Average Change: 1.71%)
- Engineering Services (Average Change: 1.10%)
- Aerospace & Defense (Average Change: 0.70%)
- Telecom (Average Change: 0.52%)
Buzzing Stocks
Tata Consultancy Services: A significant block trade was executed on NSE, involving approximately 283,690 shares at Rs. 3,049.20 per share, totaling Rs. 86.50 crores.
Adani Power: Shares climbed 6.6% to Rs 154.00, leading gains among Adani Group stocks. The recovery follows a letter from Chairman Gautam S. Adani addressing the Hindenburg report impact and SEBI's dismissal of allegations against the group.
Muthoot Capital Services: Approved the issue and allotment of unsecured, rated, subordinated listed, redeemable, non-convertible debentures worth up to Rs 25 crores on a private placement basis.
Mastek: Announced the resignation of Global Chief Human Resources Officer Arvind Jonnalagadda and appointed Vimal Dangri as the new Chief Human Resources Officer.
Swiggy: Shares declined 1.78% to Rs 441.20 despite announcing major corporate restructuring worth over Rs 2,400 crore, including the sale of its 12% stake in Rapido and the transfer of its Instamart business to a subsidiary.
Conclusion
The Indian markets are experiencing a slight dip in mid-day trading, with the Cables and Retail sectors leading the losses. However, the Trading and Engineering Services sectors are showing positive momentum. Significant corporate actions and stock-specific news continue to influence individual stock performances across various sectors.
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