Markets Surge at Midday: Nifty and Sensex Both Up Nearly 1%

1 min read     Updated on 23 May 2025, 12:02 PM
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Overview

Indian markets show strong positive momentum at midday on May 23, 2025. Nifty 50 up 0.93% at 24,839.45, BSE Sensex gains 0.89%. Printing & Stationery sector leads with 8.27% average change, while Engineering Services underperforms at -0.77%. Buzzing stocks include BSE Ltd (ex-bonus), Credo Brands Marketing (strong Q4), and SEAMEC (new JV). Market breadth positive despite some notable decliners.

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Market Overview

As of midday on May 23, 2025, Indian markets are showing strong positive momentum. The Nifty 50 is trading at 24,839.45, up 229.75 points or 0.93% from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex has gained 719.83 points or 0.89%, currently standing at 81,671.82.

Sectoral Performance

Top Performing Sectors

  1. Printing & Stationery (Avg. Per Change: 8.27%)
  2. Transport Services (Avg. Per Change: 3.54%)
  3. Insurance (Avg. Per Change: 1.62%)
  4. Trading (Avg. Per Change: 1.54%)

Underperforming Sectors

  1. Engineering Services (Avg. Per Change: -0.77%)
  2. Aerospace & Defense (Avg. Per Change: -0.08%)
  3. Energy (Avg. Per Change: -0.04%)
  4. Food Products (Avg. Per Change: -0.02%)

Buzzing Stocks

  1. BSE Ltd: Trading ex-bonus today, implementing a 2:1 bonus issue. The stock is up 2.30% to Rs 2,389.00 on a post-adjustment basis.

  2. Credo Brands Marketing: Reported strong Q4 results with net profit doubling to Rs 138 million. The stock is up 20.00% at Rs 173.84.

  3. SEAMEC: Subsidiary formed a joint venture in GIFT City for vessel operations. The stock has surged 17.07% to Rs 1,007.70.

  4. Honasa Consumer (Mamaearth): Despite an 18% YoY decline in Q4 net profit, the stock is up 16.67% at Rs 321.02.

  5. HPL Electric & Power: Reported a significant increase in Q4 net profit. The stock is trading 14.82% higher at Rs 556.70.

  6. Centum Electronics: Turned profitable in Q4 with a net profit of Rs 22 crore. The stock has gained 13.11% to Rs 2,328.60.

On the downside:

  1. Windlas Biotech: Despite revenue growth, the stock is down 9.89% at Rs 874.90.

  2. Sanghvi Movers: Announced a new order worth Rs 49.5 crore, but the stock is trading 9.43% lower at Rs 292.90.

  3. Kriti Nutrients: Reported a decline in Q4 profits, with the stock down 9.08% at Rs 110.12.

Market Breadth

The overall market sentiment appears positive, with several stocks showing significant gains. However, there are also notable decliners, indicating a mixed but generally upward-trending market at midday.

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