Markets Dip at Midday: Transport Services Shine Amid Overall Decline
Indian markets show a slight downward trend at midday, with Nifty 50 at 24,565.00 (-0.08%) and Sensex at 80,511.13 (-0.12%). Transport Services leads sectoral gains (+1.46%), while Cables underperforms (-6.03%). PG Electroplast enters F&O ban after 36% drop. Bharti Airtel reports strong revenue and 5G customer growth. Tata Motors faces JLR challenges. Lupin sees revenue and EBITDA growth. SBI halts certain transactions for Nayara Energy due to sanction concerns.
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Market Overview
As of 12:00 PM on August 12, 2025, Indian markets are showing a slight downward trend. The Nifty 50 is currently trading at 24,565.00, down 20.05 points or 0.08% from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex stands at 80,511.13, reflecting a decrease of 92.95 points or 0.12%.
Sectoral Performance
Top Performing Sectors
- Transport Services (Avg. Per Change: +1.46%)
- Oil & Gas (Avg. Per Change: +1.01%)
- Insurance (Avg. Per Change: +1.00%)
Underperforming Sectors
- Cables (Avg. Per Change: -6.03%)
- Printing & Stationery (Avg. Per Change: -1.85%)
- Castings, Forgings & Fasteners (Avg. Per Change: -1.64%)
Buzzing Stocks
PG Electroplast
The stock has entered the Futures & Options ban after a significant 36% drop over four trading sessions. It closed 12.7% lower at ₹514.15 yesterday. The company revised its FY26 guidance downward, citing early monsoon impact on the AC season.
Bharti Airtel
The telecom giant reported consolidated revenue of ₹49,463.00 crores with an EBITDAaL margin of 51.4%. The company added 1.2 million mobile customers and now serves 152 million 5G customers.
Tata Motors
While the domestic business is performing well, JLR faces challenges including margin fluctuations and global tariff uncertainties. The stock has corrected to nearly half its all-time high.
Lupin
The pharmaceutical company reported a 11.8% year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue to ₹6,164.00 crores. EBITDA grew by 27.6% to ₹1,641.00 crores, with margins improving to 26.6%.
State Bank of India
SBI has halted processing trade and foreign currency transactions for Nayara Energy to avoid potential US and European Union sanctions. This decision was made independently by the bank to ensure compliance with international regulations.
Market Breadth
The overall market sentiment appears mixed, with some sectors showing strength while others face pressure. The transport services sector is leading the gains, while the cables sector is experiencing the most significant decline.
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