Sensex, Nifty Down 400 Pts; Pharma, Metals Under Pressure on Oct 14, 2025

Written by: Neha DubeyUpdated on: 14 Oct 2025, 8:04 pm IST

Sensex falls 300 pts, Nifty below 25,150 as pharma and metal stocks weigh; weak global cues and profit booking add pressure.

Indian stock markets slipped into negative territory on Tuesday, October 14, after opening higher. The Sensex dropped over 300 points, while the Nifty slipped below 25,150, led by weakness in pharma and metal stocks.

Despite gains in IT shares following HCLTech’s strong Q2 results, broader market sentiment turned cautious amid profit booking and weak global cues.

Sectoral Performance on Oct 14, 2025

India’s benchmark indices initially opened firm but lost momentum as selling intensified across most sectors. While IT and oil & gas stocks saw marginal gains, other sectors came under pressure. Consumer durables emerged as the top laggard.

Broader indices traded range-bound, indicating a cautious approach by investors who engaged in selective buying while booking profits in previously outperforming counters, as per news reports.

Why is Sensex, Nifty Falling Today?

Indian equities also tracked weakness in European markets, which were hovering near a two-week low due to trade worries.

The negative sentiment in global peers contributed to selling pressure at home, weighing on both the Sensex and Nifty.

Top Gainers on Nifty 50

Symbol	LTP (₹)	% Change	Volume (Shares)
WIPRO	248.78	+1.49%	55,62,060
MAXHEALTH	1,159.10	+1.38%	11,49,199

IT stocks like Wipro and Max Healthcare emerged as top performers, supported by positive earnings sentiment and buying interest.

Top Losers on Nifty 50

Symbol	LTP (₹)	% Change	Volume (Shares)
BAJFINANCE	1,015.40	-2.06%	58,72,517
TATASTEEL	169.79	-1.87%	1,57,47,923

Pharma and metal counters weighed on the indices, with Bajaj Finance and Tata Steel leading the losers.

Conclusion

The decline in Sensex and Nifty on October 14 is largely driven by sectoral weakness, global cues, and profit booking. While IT stocks offered some support, broader market sentiment remains cautious. Traders are likely to watch upcoming macroeconomic data and central bank commentary for direction in the coming sessions.

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Published on: Oct 14, 2025, 2:33 PM IST

Neha Dubey

Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.

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