On February 14, 2025, The BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 closed in the red, marking a subdued end to the trading session. The BSE Sensex fell by 199.76 points, or 0.26%, to close at 75,939.21, while the Nifty 50 dropped 102.15 points, or 0.44%, settling at 22,929.25.
On February 14, 2025, the Nifty 50 opened at 23,096.45, reached a high of 23,133.70, and dipped to a low of 22,774.85 during the session. Despite an early rally, the index faced selling pressure as the day progressed, ultimately closing lower
Investor sentiment was affected after US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his position on implementing reciprocal tariffs against trade partners.
Additionally, the ongoing outflows from foreign institutional investors (FIIs), who have withdrawn ₹19,077 crore from Indian equities this month, further weighed on market sentiment. Weak corporate earnings also contributed to the overall market pressure.
Britannia was one of the top gainers, closing at ₹4,935 with a 0.95% increase, reflecting positive investor sentiment towards the stock. ICICI Bank also saw a modest gain, rising by 0.81% to ₹1,259.
On the other hand, Adani Ports emerged as one of the top losers, falling by 4.63% to ₹1,060.05, indicating negative market sentiment towards the stock. Additionally, Bharat Electronics (BEL) declined by 4.42%, closing at ₹250, contributing to the bearish tone in the market for the day.
The Nifty Smallcap 100 closed at 15,407.20, down by 3.55%, reflecting a significant pullback in small-cap stocks. Similarly, the Nifty Microcap 250 ended the day at 20,736.00, losing 3.42%, highlighting the pressure on even the smaller, more niche market segments.
As of February 14, 2025, at 04:30 PM, Brent Crude was trading at $75.23, up by 0.28%.
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Published on: Feb 14, 2025, 4:44 PM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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