Markets Dip at Midday: Nifty, Sensex Down 0.29% as Printing & Stationery Sector Leads Losses
Indian markets are trading lower at midday, with Nifty 50 at 24,928.95 and BSE Sensex at 81,937.62, both down 0.29%. Cables sector leads gains (+10%), while Printing & Stationery sees the biggest loss (-2.72%). Bayer CropScience surges 11.33% on strong Q4 results, while Tracxn Technologies falls 7.66% due to Q4 losses. Market breadth appears mixed with significant movements in both directions across various sectors and stocks.

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Market Overview
As of 12:01 PM on May 27, 2025, Indian markets are trading lower, with both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex showing a decline of 0.29%. The Nifty 50 is currently at 24,928.95, down 72.20 points from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex stands at 81,937.62, registering a decrease of 238.83 points.
Sectoral Performance
Top Losing Sectors
- Printing & Stationery (-2.72%)
- Castings, Forgings & Fasteners (-0.57%)
- Insurance (-0.50%)
Top Performing Sectors
- Cables (+10.00%)
- Aerospace & Defense (+2.01%)
- Engineering Services (+1.22%)
- Energy (+0.80%)
Buzzing Stocks
Bayer CropScience Ltd: The stock is up 11.33% at ₹5,712.20. The company reported a 49% YoY increase in Q4FY25 PAT to ₹143.30 crore, with revenue rising to ₹1,046.4 crore. The board recommended a dividend of ₹35 per share.
Apollo Micro Systems: Trading 10.87% higher at ₹153.90. The company announced plans to enter the complete ammunition cycle and expects to triple its order book by March '26. It also anticipates significant orders for Akash-NG and QRSAM.
Tracxn Technologies Ltd: Down 7.66% at ₹58.10. The company reported a net loss of ₹75.8 million in Q4 compared to a profit last year. It also announced a share buyback program of up to 1.1 million shares at ₹70 per share.
Bajaj Healthcare Ltd: Trading 7.43% lower at ₹558.00. The company reported a net profit of ₹111.8 million in Q4, compared to a loss in the same quarter last year. Revenue increased to ₹1.54 billion.
Olectra Greentech Ltd: Down 5.79% at ₹1,267.50. The company's Q4 net profit increased to ₹210 million, but it faces potential cancellation of a major electric bus order in Maharashtra due to delivery failures.
Market Breadth
The overall market sentiment appears mixed, with significant movements in both directions across various sectors and stocks. While some companies are benefiting from positive quarterly results, others are facing challenges due to operational issues or market pressures.