Closing Bell: Sensex Drops 200 pts, Nifty Down at 22,397 on Mar 13

The BSE Sensex ended at 73,828.91, down 200.85 points (-0.27%), while the NSE Nifty 50 settled at 22,397.20, declining 73.30 points (-0.33%).

India’s benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, managed to limit larger losses on Thursday, tracking global markets, as investors found relief in lower-than-expected inflation data from both the US and India.

Sectoral Performance

Nifty Auto declined by 1.10%, reflecting weakness in the automobile sector amid market volatility.

In contrast, Nifty Bank remained almost flat, edging up by 0.01%, indicating stability in the banking sector despite broader market fluctuations.

Top Gainers and Losers

Among the top gainers this week, Bharat Electronics Limited saw a notable rise of 1.18%, driven by strong trading volumes. State Bank of India also gained 0.68%, reflecting positive investor sentiment.

On the other hand, the biggest losers included Shriram Finance, which declined by 2.66%, and Hero MotoCorp, which fell 2.26%, as both stocks faced selling pressure amid broader market weakness.

Oil Prices

As of March 13, 2025, at 03:40 PM, Brent Crude was trading at $70.68, down by 0.38%.

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