Sensex & Nifty End Flat, Midcap & Smallcap Indices Down Upto 1.7 Per Cent

The Nifty 50 ended marginally lower by 0.01 per cent at 22,545.05, and the Sensex inched up by 0.01 per cent to close at 74,612.43.

Market Update 3:30 PM: Indian equity markets closed with a mixed trend, as benchmark indices struggled to find direction, while broader market indices faced substantial losses. The Nifty 50 ended marginally lower by 0.01 per cent at 22,545.05, and the Sensex inched up by 0.01 per cent to close at 74,612.43.

Broader market indices showed significant negative performance. The Nifty Midcap 150 decreased by 1.26 per cent to 18,176.85, and the Nifty Smallcap 250 plummeted by 1.67 per cent to 14,200.20. Market volatility slightly decreased, with the India VIX down 2.97 per cent to 13.31.

Sectorally, most indices displayed a mixed performance. Nifty Financial Services (0.60 per cent), Nifty Financial Services 25/50 (0.66 per cent) and Nifty Metal (0.50 per cent) were the leading sectoral gainers. Conversely, Nifty Media (-3.58 per cent), Nifty Realty (-2.09 per cent) and Nifty Auto (-1.51 per cent) were among the sectoral laggards.

Within the Nifty 50, Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finserv, and Bajaj Finance were among the top performers. UltraTech Cement, Trent, and Bajaj Auto were the major draggers.  

Market breadth was heavily negative, with 571 advances and 2,292 declines, indicating a strong negative sentiment prevailed among investors.

Market Update 2:00 PM: Indian equity markets are witnessing a flat to negative trend, with benchmark indices struggling to maintain stability, while the broader market indices are experiencing substantial losses. The Nifty 50 is marginally down by 0.02 per cent at 22,542.30, and the Sensex has inched up by 0.06 per cent to reach 74,644.91.

Broader market indices are reflecting significant negative performance. The Nifty Midcap 150 has decreased by 1.40 per cent to 18,151.30, and the Nifty Smallcap 250 has plummeted by 1.80 per cent to 14,182.15. Market volatility has slightly decreased, with the India VIX down 3.02 per cent to 13.30.

Sectorally, most indices are displaying a mixed performance. Nifty Financial Services (0.86 per cent), Nifty Financial Services 25/50 (0.82 per cent) and Nifty Private Bank (0.49 per cent) are leading sectoral gainers. Conversely, Nifty Media (-3.11 per cent), Nifty Auto (-1.72 per cent) and Nifty Realty (-2.27 per cent) are among the sectoral laggards.

Within the Nifty 50, Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Bajaj Finance are among the top performers. UltraTech Cement, Trent and Hero MotoCorp are the major draggers.

Market breadth is heavily negative, with 472 advances and 2,284 declines, indicating strong negative sentiment prevailing among investors.

Market Update 11:40 AM: Indian equity markets are trading flat, with benchmark indices showing minimal movement, while broader market indices are experiencing significant declines. The Nifty 50 is down 0.08 per cent at 22,529.40, and the Sensex has decreased by 0.01 per cent to reach 74,595.79.

Broader market indices are reflecting substantial negative performance. The Nifty Midcap 150 has decreased by 1.24 per cent to 18,179.90, and the Nifty Smallcap 250 has fallen by 1.53 per cent to 14,220.55. Market volatility has decreased, with the India VIX down 3.26 per cent to 13.27.  

Sectorally, most indices are showing mixed movement. Nifty Financial Services (0.76 per cent), Nifty Financial Services 25/50 (0.80 per cent) and Nifty Private Bank (0.48 per cent) are leading sectoral gainers. Conversely, Nifty Media (-2.27 per cent), Nifty Auto (-1.62 per cent) and Nifty Realty (-1.47 percent) are among the sectoral laggards.

Within the Nifty 50, Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv are among the top performers. UltraTech Cement, Trent and M&M are the major draggers.

Market breadth is heavily negative, with 559 advances and 2,098 declines, indicating negative sentiment prevailing among investors.

Market Update 9:50 AM: Indian equity markets are exhibiting a relatively flat trend in early-morning trade, with benchmark indices showing minimal movement. Broader market indices are experiencing declines. The Nifty 50 is up 0.06 per cent at 22,560.60, and the Sensex has gained 0.01 per cent to reach 74,608.77.  

Broader market indices are reflecting negative performance. The Nifty Midcap 150 has decreased by 0.60 per cent to 18,298.40, and the Nifty Smallcap 250 has fallen by 0.98 per cent to 14,299.85. Market volatility has decreased, with the India VIX down 2.42 per cent to 13.38.

Sectorally, most indices are showing mixed movement. Nifty Financial Services (0.84 per cent), Nifty Financial Services 25/50 (1.07 per cent) and Nifty Private Bank (0.59 per cent) are leading sectoral gainers. Conversely, Nifty Consumer Durables (-1.49 per cent), Nifty Media (-1.28 per cent) and Nifty Auto (-0.92 per cent) are among the sectoral laggards.

Within the Nifty 50, Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv are among the top performers. UltraTech Cement, Trent and Bajaj Auto are the major draggers.

Market breadth is heavily negative, with 657 advances and 1,783 declines, indicating negative sentiment prevailing among investors.

Market Update 8:15 AM: U.S. equities had a mixed session on Wednesday as investors remained on edge ahead of Nvidia’s earnings report, which could influence sentiment around AI-related stocks. The Dow fell 188.04 points or 0.43 per cent to settle at 43,433.12. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 added 0.81 points or 0.01 per cent to close at 5,956.06, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 48.88 points or 0.26 per cent to wrap up at 19,075.26.

Asian markets struggled for direction at the open, as Nvidia’s earnings failed to generate post-market enthusiasm, and fresh tariff decisions from U.S. President Donald Trump added uncertainty to global trade dynamics.

The GIFT Nifty was trading in the red, indicating a subdued to slightly negative opening for Indian markets. As of 07:00 AM IST, Nifty futures were at 22,595, lacking a clear trend.

After a volatile session, benchmark indices erased early gains and closed nearly unchanged on February 25 as selling pressure intensified in the latter half of trading. The Nifty 50 slipped marginally by six points to end at 22,547.55, marking its sixth consecutive session in the red. Meanwhile, the Sensex edged up 147.71 points or 0.20 per cent to settle at 74,602.12. The broader BSE Mid and Smallcap indices declined by 0.5 per cent each.

The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield surged by 36 basis points to 4.27 per cent, while the 2-year yield climbed 30 basis points to 4.08 per cent, signaling a cautious approach from investors.

The U.S. dollar index inched up to 106.6, gaining slightly against a basket of major global currencies.

WTI crude oil futures hovered below 69 USD per barrel, staying near their lowest level since December. Weak demand projections and the possibility of a Russia-Ukraine peace agreement, which could lead to reduced sanctions on Russian exports, contributed to bearish sentiment.

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) extended their selling spree for the fifth consecutive day on February 25, offloading equities worth Rs 3,529 crore. Meanwhile, Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) continued to absorb the selling pressure, purchasing stocks worth Rs 3,030 crore.

Manappuram Finance remains under the F&O trading ban today.

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.