Closing Bell: Sensex up 147 Points, Nifty Flat at 22,547 on February 25 2025

BSE Sensex gained 147.71 points (+0.20%) to settle at 74,602.12, while the Nifty 50 dipped 5.80 points (-0.03%) to close at 22,547.55.The index opened at 22,516.45, touched an intraday high of 22,625.30, and dipped to a low of 22,513.90

The Sensex edged up slightly on Tuesday, while the Nifty closed nearly flat as gains in financial and auto stocks balanced losses in the metal sector. Market sentiment remained cautious amid global uncertainty over potential US tariffs, limiting overall gains.

Top Gainers and Losers

Bharti Airtel and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) emerged as the top gainers, with Bharti Airtel rising 2.32% to ₹1,638.45 on a volume of 62.86 lakh shares, while M&M gained 2.13% to ₹2,767 with 49.16 lakh shares traded.

On the losing side, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories dropped 3.10% to ₹1,128.5, and Hindalco declined 3.01% to ₹622.55, reflecting selling pressure in the pharma and metal sectors.

Broader Market Indices Performance

The Indian stock market ended mixed, with the Nifty 50 closing nearly flat at 22,547.55 (-0.03%), reflecting cautious sentiment. Nifty Midcap 100 declined 0.62% to 49,702.15, indicating pressure in the broader market.

Meanwhile, the Nifty Auto index gained 0.51% to 21,662.65, supported by strong buying in auto stocks. On the other hand, Nifty Metal fell 1.54% to 8,293.45, as weakness in the sector weighed on market performance.

Oil Prices

As of February 25, 2025, at 04:05 PM, Brent Crude was trading flat at $74.77, down by 0.80%.

Conclusion

The stock market ended on a mixed note, with the Sensex gaining 147 points while the Nifty 50 closed flat, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid global uncertainties.

While financial and auto stocks provided support, metal and pharma sectors faced selling pressure. Broader markets also saw weakness, with Nifty Midcap 100 declining.

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