On March 12, 2025, benchmark equity indices closed with marginal losses, weighed down by heavy selling in IT stocks. However, strong gains in private banking shares helped limit the decline.
The BSE Sensex opened around 170 points higher at 74,270 and briefly touched a high of 74,392. However, the index soon reversed gains, slipping into the red and hitting an intraday low of 73,598, marking a 794-point drop from the day’s high. Eventually, the Sensex settled at 74,030, down 73 points (0.1%), extending its losing streak to four sessions.
Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty 50 climbed to 22,577 before falling to an intraday low of 22,330, a 247-point drop. The index finally closed 27 points lower at 22,470.
Here are the top gainers and losers of the day:
| Symbol | Open | High | Low | LTP | %chng |
| INDUSINDBK | 630 | 697.65 | 606 | 684.7 | 4.38 |
| TATAMOTORS | 654.5 | 671.9 | 652.25 | 668.3 | 3.12 |
| KOTAKBANK | 1,940.00 | 1,997.70 | 1,938.00 | 1,982.55 | 2.45 |
| BAJFINANCE | 8,341.10 | 8,524.50 | 8,272.55 | 8,484.45 | 1.73 |
| ITC | 406.4 | 413.3 | 404 | 412.4 | 1.53 |
IndusInd Bank surged 4.38%, opening at ₹630 and hitting a high of ₹697.65.
Tata Motors gained 3.12%, rising to ₹671.90 from an opening price of ₹654.50.
Kotak Bank advanced 2.45%, reaching ₹1,997.70 during the session.
Bajaj Finance climbed 1.73%, touching a high of ₹8,524.50.
ITC rose 1.53%, closing at ₹412.40 after hitting an intraday high of ₹413.30.
| Symbol | Open | High | Low | LTP | %chng |
| INFY | 1,636.90 | 1,636.90 | 1,563.80 | 1,590.85 | -4.26 |
| WIPRO | 277.7 | 277.7 | 262.2 | 268.55 | -3.31 |
| TECHM | 1,481.00 | 1,489.00 | 1,408.80 | 1,438.30 | -2.77 |
| NESTLEIND | 2,249.00 | 2,254.10 | 2,191.65 | 2,195.50 | -2.48 |
| TCS | 3,565.00 | 3,569.25 | 3,486.85 | 3,506.20 | -1.93 |
Infosys dropped 4.26%, slipping from an opening price of ₹1,636.90 to ₹1,590.85.
Wipro declined 3.31%, hitting a low of ₹262.20 before closing at ₹268.55.
Tech Mahindra fell 2.77%, closing at ₹1,438.30 after touching a low of ₹1,408.80.
Nestlé India lost 2.48%, settling at ₹2,195.50.
TCS declined 1.93%, closing at ₹3,506.20 after an intraday low of ₹3,486.85.
The markets remained under pressure as IT stocks faced selling pressure, extending Sensex’s losing streak to four sessions. However, private banks offered some support. Investors should remain cautious amid volatility and track sector-specific movements for better insights.
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Published on: Mar 12, 2025, 4:20 PM IST
Kusum Kumari
Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.
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