On May 22, 2025, the Indian stock markets closed on a cautious note with key indices Sensex and Nifty ending the day in the red.
The Sensex closed at 80,951.99, down by 644.64 points or 0.79%. Similarly, the Nifty ended at 24,609.70, dropping 203.75 points or 0.82%.
Sector Performance
- The Nifty IT index fell by 1.31%, reflecting weakness in the technology sector.
- The Nifty Bank index was slightly down by 0.24%.
- However, the BSE SmallCap index saw a small gain of 0.17%.
Top Gainers
Several stocks stood out with strong gains today:
- Solar Ind jumped 5.75% to close at ₹816.00.
- GRSE (Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers) rose by over 10% to ₹2,756.
- PB Fintech climbed 2.14% to ₹37.00.
- IndusInd Bank gained 1.95%, closing at ₹15.05.
Top Losers
On the downside, several large companies saw declines:
- Aditya Birla Realty dropped sharply by 66.6% to ₹89.85.
- Colgate-Palmolive fell by 6.48% to ₹2,487.
- Redington was down by 5.18%.
- PG Electroplast, Piramal Enterprises, BSE, and GIC also saw losses ranging from 3.6% to 4.6%.
Other Market Highlights
- Gold prices moved up slightly to ₹95,716, gaining 0.12%.
- The USD/INR exchange rate strengthened, rising by 0.51% to ₹86.07.
Overall, the market faced selling pressure, with major indices falling almost 1%. The IT sector faced significant pressure, while some mid-cap and pharma stocks showed strength. Investors are advised to stay cautious and watch market trends closely in the coming days.
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