Stock Market Surge: Sensex and Nifty End Higher – Check Top Gainers & Losers!
The stock market ended on a positive note, with the Sensex rising 557.45 points (+0.73%) to 76,348.06 and the Nifty 50 gaining 159.75 points (+0.69%) to close at 23,190.65. During the session, Nifty peaked at 23,402.7 and dipped to 23,132.8, while Sensex fluctuated between 77,041.94 and 76,095.26. Midcap and small-cap stocks outperformed, with the Nifty Midcap 50 climbing 1.04% and the Nifty Small Cap 100 surging 2.06% (+326.9 points).
The top Nifty gainers included SBI Life (+3.21%), ONGC (+2.90%), NTPC (+2.79%), BPCL (+2.77%), and Bajaj Finance (+2.72%), while the biggest losers were Hindalco (-1.50%), Infosys (-1.42%), Wipro (-1.38%), Trent (-1.37%), and Tata Steel (-1.11%). The Bank Nifty closed at 50,062.85, after reaching an intraday high of 50,672.15 and a low of 49,891.95, gaining 2.39% over the past week and 9.86% over the past year.
On the Sensex, NTPC (+2.78%), Bajaj Finance (+2.75%), Kotak Mahindra Bank (+2.41%), Axis Bank (+2.13%), and L&T (+2.03%) led the gains, while Infosys (-1.34%), Wipro (-1.34%), Tata Steel (-1.10%), M&M (-1.08%), and Titan (-0.91%) saw declines. Among midcaps, Hindustan Petroleum, Mphasis, Vodafone Idea, Aditya Birla Capital, and L&T Finance were top gainers, while small-cap leaders included Redington, Chennai Petroleum, BLS International, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy, and Olectra Greentech. Overall, strong buying interest in mid and small caps drove market momentum, while IT and metal stocks faced mild pressure.
Stock Market Surge: Sensex and Nifty End Higher – Check Top Gainers & Losers!
The stock market ended on a positive note on March 21, 2025, with both the Sensex and Nifty closing higher. The Sensex surged by 557.45 points (0.73%) to settle at 76,348.06, while the Nifty 50 rose 159.75 points (0.69%) to close at 23,190.65. During the session, the Nifty reached a high of 23,402.7 and a low of 23,132.8, while the Sensex fluctuated between 77,041.94 and 76,095.26, reflecting cautious optimism among investors.
Sectoral Performance
Midcap and small-cap stocks took center stage, with the Nifty Midcap 50 advancing 1.04% and the Nifty Small Cap 100 jumping 2.06% (326.9 points) to 15,858.05. This rally highlighted investors’ growing appetite for riskier assets. Over the past week, the Nifty gained 2.3%, though it displayed mixed trends over longer periods—rising 0.34% in a month but declining 2.14% over three months.
Top Movers on Nifty 50
Leading the gainers were SBI Life Insurance (+3.21%), ONGC (+2.90%), NTPC (+2.79%), BPCL (+2.77%), and Bajaj Finance (+2.72%). Conversely, Hindalco Industries (-1.50%), Infosys (-1.42%), Wipro (-1.38%), Trent (-1.37%), and Tata Steel (-1.11%) faced selling pressure, indicating weakness in the IT and metal sectors.
Bank Nifty Update
The Bank Nifty closed at 50,062.85 after fluctuating between 50,672.15 and 49,891.95 during the session. While it gained 2.39% over the past week and 0.84% in a month, it remained down 3.57% over three months. However, its yearly performance remained strong, with a 9.86% increase.
Sensex Standouts
On the Sensex, top performers included NTPC (+2.78%), Bajaj Finance (+2.75%), Kotak Mahindra Bank (+2.41%), Axis Bank (+2.13%), and Larsen & Toubro (+2.03%). Meanwhile, Infosys (-1.34%), Wipro (-1.34%), Tata Steel (-1.10%), Mahindra & Mahindra (-1.08%), and Titan (-0.91%) lagged, reflecting sector-specific challenges.
Midcap and Small-Cap Action
The Nifty Midcap 50 saw notable gains from Hindustan Petroleum, Mphasis, Vodafone Idea, Aditya Birla Capital, and L&T Finance. However, Suzlon Energy, Voltas, CG Power, Supreme Industries, and NMDC faced declines. The Nifty Small Cap 100 surged, led by Redington, Chennai Petroleum, BLS International, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy, and Olectra Greentech. Among the top losers were Amber Enterprises, Aadhar Housing Finance, National Aluminium Company, Blue Star, and Bata India.
BSE and NSE Highlights
On the BSE, Home First Finance (+9.11%), GIC (+8.67%), Network 18 Media (+8.23%), IDBI Bank (+8.12%), and New India Assurance (+7.69%) topped the gainers. Meanwhile, Amber Enterprises (-4.84%), Finolex Cables (-4.45%), Jindal Stainless (-4.44%), Teamlease Services (-4.10%), and Crisil (-3.63%) were the biggest decliners. The NSE reflected a similar trend, with Redington (+9.99%), Chennai Petroleum (+9.98%), BLS International (+9.90%), Home First Finance (+9.16%), and GIC (+8.75%) leading the gainers, while Amber Enterprises (-4.94%), TBO Tek (-4.92%), Clean Science & Technology (-4.85%), Jindal Stainless (-4.33%), and Crisil (-4.14%) struggled.
Market Summary
The trading session saw robust buying in midcap and small-cap stocks, signaling investor confidence in growth-oriented sectors. However, large-cap IT and metal stocks like Infosys, Wipro, and Tata Steel experienced mild corrections, likely due to profit-booking or sector-specific headwinds. The Bank Nifty’s stable performance underscored the resilience of financial stocks, while energy and insurance sectors stood out as key performers.
Overall, the market’s upward momentum reflected a balance between optimism and selective caution, as investors weighed short-term gains against broader economic trends. The strong performance of smaller companies contrasted with the subdued movement in heavyweight sectors, creating a dynamic trading environment.