Nifty, Sensex Surge: Cables Sector Leads as Markets Close on a High Note
By ScanX News Team
Indian markets closed on a high note with Nifty 50 at 25,001.15 (+0.60%) and BSE Sensex at 82,176.45 (+0.56%). The Cables sector led gains (+5.55%), followed by Printing & Stationery and Aviation. Market breadth was positive with 2,454 advancing stocks out of 4,442 traded. Faze Three Ltd reported strong Q4 results but saw a 12.14% decline. Engineering Services was the top underperforming sector.
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Market Wrap: Bulls Take Charge on May 26, 2025
The Indian stock markets concluded Monday's trading session on a positive note, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, posting significant gains. The upbeat sentiment was largely driven by strong performances in the Cables and Aviation sectors.
Market Overview
The Nifty 50 index closed at 25,001.15, registering a robust gain of 148.00 points or 0.60% from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex finished at 82,176.45, up by 455.37 points or 0.56%. These gains reflect a bullish trend in the broader market, with investors showing renewed confidence.
Sectoral Performance
Top Performing Sectors
- Cables (Avg. Percentage Change: +5.55%)
- Printing & Stationery (Avg. Percentage Change: +2.53%)
- Aviation (Avg. Percentage Change: +1.96%)
- Forest Materials (Avg. Percentage Change: +1.94%)
The Cables sector emerged as the star performer of the day, with an impressive average gain of 5.55%. Printing & Stationery and Aviation sectors also showed strong momentum.
Underperforming Sectors
- Engineering Services (Avg. Percentage Change: -1.77%)
- Diamond, Gems and Jewellery (Avg. Percentage Change: -1.30%)
- Castings, Forgings & Fasteners (Avg. Percentage Change: -1.19%)
Despite the overall positive market sentiment, these sectors faced some headwinds during the trading session.
Buzzing Stocks
Faze Three Ltd caught investors' attention following the announcement of its Q4 consolidated financial results. The company reported a significant increase in net profit to 174.00 million rupees, up from 89.00 million rupees year-over-year. However, despite the positive financial results, the stock closed at 567.00, down by 12.14%.
Market Breadth
The market breadth remained positive, indicating a broad-based rally:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,442 |
| Positive | 2,454 |
| Negative | 1,988 |
More than half of the traded stocks (55.25%) ended the day in the green, reinforcing the bullish sentiment in the market.
Conclusion
As the markets closed on May 26, 2025, both the Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex demonstrated strong performance, driven by robust gains in sectors like Cables and Aviation. While some sectors faced challenges, the overall market sentiment remained positive, as reflected in the favorable market breadth. Investors will be keenly watching how these trends develop in the coming trading sessions.
