The Asia Pacific markets are giving a mixed reaction after the Minutes of Federal Reserve's May meeting indicated that the bank may hike the interest rate by 50 basis points again in the month of June and July. The Fed is keeping a keen eye on the inflation levels as well as on the rising crude oil prices.

After taking a hit of 0.54 per cent in the previous trading session, the frontline index S&P BSE Sensex opened in the green today at the pre-opening bell. 

BSE Smallcap index significantly underperformed the broader markets by plunging 2.94 per cent to close at 25,123.30. 

The cautious mood in the market was seen for the third straight session as investors were inclined toward selling their holdings in stocks, which are still highly valued. Investors are also eyeing US FOMC minutes, which are expected to throw some light on the market direction in the near term. 

Highest put option open interest contract was added at a strike price of 15500 for expiry tomorrow. 

Q4FY22 recorded a net profit of Rs 47.20 crore in comparison with the net profit of Rs 58.00 crore in the same quarter of the previous year, declining by 18.63 per cent.       

Amid weak market sentiments, most sectoral indices closed lower except for Banking and Financials. At the closing bell on May 25, the Sensex closed with a loss of 0.6 per cent or 303 points to close at 53,749.26, while the Nifty index lost 0.6 per cent or 99 points at 16,025.80. 

 Minda Industries, Deepak Fertilizer and Bayer Cropscience witnessed positive action in today’s session.  

After a tumultuous session on Wednesday, the domestic equity indices ended near the day's low. IT, PSU banks, metals, and real estate companies concluded the day with big losses but private banks & financials managed to finish the day in the green. On Wednesday, European and Asian stocks rose across the board.

Corporate India Risk Index 2021 was developed by calculating a corporate house's exposure and management of various risks across several sectors. This index assesses market and macro factors, operational & physical risks along with the risks related to technology and security.  

The scrip has rallied 5 per cent and got locked in the upper circuit at Rs 338.20 per share.