Markets at Noon: Nifty Dips, Sensex Gains Marginally on May 8, 2025
By ScanX News Team
Indian markets show mixed trends at midday on May 8, 2025. Nifty 50 is down 0.05% at 24,402.00, while BSE Sensex is up 0.04% at 80,780.98. Engineering Services sector leads with a 2.90% gain, followed by Consumer Services at 2.02%. Shriram Pistons & Rings surges 15.09% on strong Q4 results, while Gensol Engineering drops 5.01% due to SEBI order. The market displays sector-specific movements and stock-specific actions based on quarterly results and regulatory news.
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Market Overview
As of midday on May 8, 2025, Indian markets are showing mixed signals. The Nifty 50 is trading slightly lower at 24,402.00, down 0.05% from its previous close. In contrast, the BSE Sensex has edged up marginally, trading at 80,780.98, a 0.04% increase from its last close.
Sectoral Performance
The market is witnessing significant movements across various sectors:
| Sector | Average Percentage Change |
|---|---|
| Engineering Services | 2.90% |
| Consumer Services | 2.02% |
| Textiles | 1.86% |
| Aerospace & Defense | 1.71% |
| Telecom | 1.69% |
Buzzing Stocks
Several stocks are making headlines in today's trading session:
Gensol Engineering Ltd
The stock is down 5.01% at ₹59.78. The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has refused to stay SEBI's order barring the company from accessing securities markets due to alleged fund diversion and fraudulent practices.
Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd
Trading at ₹2,141.90, up by a substantial 15.09%. The company reported strong Q4 results with increased EBITDA and improved margins. A dividend of ₹10 per share has been recommended.
Bharat Seats Ltd
The stock has surged 13.85% to ₹102.91. The company reported a 42.5% YoY increase in Q4 profit to ₹11.4 crore, with revenue up 41.4% to ₹393 crore. A dividend of ₹1.10 per share has been proposed.
Conclusion
As the trading day progresses, the market shows a mixed trend with the Nifty slightly down and Sensex marginally up. Engineering Services and Consumer Services sectors are leading the gains, while individual stocks like Shriram Pistons & Rings and Bharat Seats are seeing significant upward movements based on strong quarterly results.
