The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty remained flat to positive in the afternoon session on Tuesday. At 2:56 PM, the BSE Sensex stood at 74,675.18, marking a gain of 220.77 points or 0.30% higher. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty was trading at 22,575.75, up by 22.40 points or 0.10% higher.

Sensex Today

The Nifty 50 began today’s trading session at 3,760.9 points below its record high of 26,277.35.

Meanwhile, on Wall Street, major indices closed mostly lower overnight, with only the Dow Jones Industrial Average managing to stay nearly unchanged. Additionally, Asian markets saw a decline in early trading today, mirroring the weak global sentiment.

Nifty

Nifty 50: Top Gainers on

  • Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) – Up 3.27%
  • Bharti Airtel – Up 2.18%
  • Adani Ports – Up 1.70%
  • Bajaj Finance – Up 1.60%
  • Adani Enterprises – Up 1.45%

Nifty 50: Top Losers

  • Hindalco – Down 2.94%
  • Dr. Reddy’s – Down 2.42%
  • Trent – Down 1.65%
  • Sun Pharma – Down 1.38%
  • TCS – Down 1.37%

On the NSE, a total of 2,760 stocks were traded, out of which 1,239 advanced, 1,418 declined, and 103 remained unchanged.

As of February 25, 2025, the Indian stock markets have shown mixed performance. The Nifty 50 index opened at 22,585.85, marking a modest increase of 0.14%, while the BSE Sensex began at 74,485.61, up by 0.04%.

Nifty Market Overview:

  • Financial and Automotive Sectors: These sectors have provided support to the market, with financial stocks gaining 0.3% after a 2% decline over the previous three sessions. The Nifty Auto sector also saw a 0.3% increase.
  • Metal Stocks: Conversely, metal stocks experienced a 1.1% decline, influenced by a stronger dollar making commodities more expensive.

Global Influences:

Global uncertainties, particularly concerning U.S. trade policies and tariffs, have impacted market sentiment. The U.S. has implemented measures restricting Chinese investments and tariffs on other nations, contributing to market volatility.

Outlook:

Analysts suggest a cautious approach, with its underlying trend remaining negative. Immediate support is identified at 22,400 levels, with resistance at 22,750. The market is expected to continue its range-bound movement, influenced by both domestic and global factors.

Investors are advised to monitor sector-specific developments and global economic indicators closely, as these will play a crucial role in shaping market dynamics in the near term.

What to Expect: Key Levels

  • Immediate Support: The Nifty 50’s immediate support level is seen at 22,400. If this support holds, we might witness a bounce-back, but any significant breaks below this level could lead to a deeper correction.
  • Resistance Levels: On the upside, the Nifty 50 faces resistance around the 22,750 level. If the index crosses this point, we could see further gains.

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