The Indian stock market experienced a mixed session on February 25, 2025, with the Sensex managing a slight rebound while the Nifty closed nearly flat. Investors showed caution amid global uncertainties and ongoing foreign outflows.
Key Indices Performance
- Sensex: Gained 147.71 points (0.20%) to close at 74,602.12.
- Nifty 50: Closed marginally lower by 5.80 points (0.03%) at 22,547.55.
Sectoral Trends
- Banking & Financials: Helped support the indices, recovering from previous losses.
- Automobiles: Showed resilience, with stocks like Mahindra & Mahindra gaining over 2%.
- Metals: Faced selling pressure due to a stronger U.S. dollar impacting commodity prices.
- IT & Tech: Some tech stocks remained under pressure amid global economic concerns.
Stock Highlights
- Bharti Airtel: Rose by 2.3% after announcing an expansion of its 5G network in partnership with Ericsson.
- Nestle India: Saw a 1.35% gain, outperforming other FMCG stocks.
- NTPC Ltd.: Declined slightly, underperforming compared to other power sector stocks.
Regulatory Developments
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) proposed stricter norms for equity derivatives to curb market volatility. The new measures are aimed at protecting retail investors and stabilizing index movements.
Market Outlook
Despite the small rebound in the Sensex, market sentiment remains cautious. Analysts suggest that continued foreign outflows and global trade concerns could keep the market volatile in the short term. Investors will closely monitor upcoming economic data and corporate earnings for further direction.
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