Closing Bell: Sensex Slips 800 pts, Nifty Holds Below 23,550 on March 26, 2025

As of March 26, 2025, the Nifty 50 closed at 23,486.85, down 181.80 points (-0.77%), reflecting a bearish sentiment in the market. Similarly, the BSE Sensex ended at 77,288.50, losing 728.69 points (-0.93%).

Investors looked for clarity on upcoming US tariffs. Over the past 7 sessions, the Nifty and BSE Sensex have gained 5.7%, turning positive for the year, driven by foreign capital inflows and optimism about improving domestic economic conditions.

Top Gainers and Losers

Zomato and HDFC Bank were among the top losers, with Zomato dropping 2.55% to ₹204.47 and HDFC Bank declining 1.01% to ₹1,803.00, reflecting broader market weakness.

On the other hand, Hindustan Aeronautics and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MAZDOCK) led the gainers, with HAL rising 3.07% to ₹4,135.70 and Mazdock gaining 1.13% to ₹2,644.00, supported by strong investor sentiment.

Broader Market Performance

The broader market saw mixed movements, with the Nifty Smallcap 250 index declining 1.41% to 14,970.00, reflecting pressure on smaller companies. 

The Nifty Realty index also dropped 1.29% to 852.05, indicating weakness in the real estate sector. 

However, the Nifty Auto index remained steady, edging up 0.02% to 21,742.80, as auto stocks showed resilience despite overall market volatility.

Oil Prices

As of March 26, 2025, at 03:50 PM, Brent Crude was trading at $73.49, up by 0.64%.

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