Closing Bell: Sensex Soars 1,131 Points; Nifty Tops 22,800 as Markets Rally on March 18, 2025

The Indian stock market continued its upward trend for the second consecutive session on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Both the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 ended with gains of over 1% each, reflecting strong buying interest.

The 30-share BSE Sensex touched an intra-day high of 75,385.76 before closing at 75,301.26, gaining 1,131.31 points (1.53%) from its previous close. The last trading or expiration day for BSE Sensex contracts falls today.

Similarly, the NSE Nifty50 ended the session at 22,834, up 325.55 points (1.45%), after trading between 22,845.95 and 22,599.20 during the day.

Top Gainers and Losers

Investors remained bullish, pushing most stocks higher. Only Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, and Bharti Airtel closed in the red, while the rest of the Nifty50 stocks gained up to 3.35%.

Broad Market Performance

• Nifty Smallcap100 jumped 2.71%
• Nifty Midcap100 rose 2.10%

Sectoral Indices See Strong Gains

All NSE sectoral indices ended in positive territory, with the best-performing sectors gaining up to 3.62%. This broad-based rally signals strong investor confidence across multiple industries.

Oil Prices

As of March 18, 2025, at 03:34 PM, Brent Crude was trading at $71.93, up by 1.12%.

Conclusion

The Indian stock market continued its strong momentum, with broad-based gains across indices and sectors. Positive sentiment, strong smallcap performance, and rising oil prices indicate sustained investor confidence. However, market volatility remains a factor, and investors should conduct thorough research before making investment decisions.

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