Indian equity markets witnessed distinct sectoral movements during Tuesday’s trading session, characterised by rotational buying and profit-taking. Healthcare and technology stocks emerged as the standout performers, leading the gainers list with consistent institutional support.
Meanwhile, metals, financials, and pharmaceutical stocks faced selling pressure, reflecting broader sector rotation. The market displayed selective momentum as participants adjusted positions ahead of key economic data releases.
Max Healthcare Institute rose 1.42% to ₹1,159.50, reaching an intraday high of ₹1,165 amid strong institutional flows. Tech Mahindra gained 1.24% to close at ₹1,468.90, benefiting from positive sentiment in the information technology sector.
Wipro advanced 1.09% to ₹247.80 with substantial volume of 78.88 lakh shares, indicating renewed buying interest. Apollo Hospitals and ICICI Bank completed the top five gainers with rises of 1.06% and 0.39% respectively.
Symbol | LTP (₹) | % Change | Volume (Shares) |
MAXHEALTH | 1,159.50 | +1.42% | 19,65,357 |
TECHM | 1,468.90 | +1.24% | 14,30,713 |
WIPRO | 247.80 | +1.09% | 78,88,607 |
APOLLOHOSP | 7,752.00 | +1.06% | 4,13,862 |
ICICIBANK | 1,384.80 | +0.39% | 1,06,10,855 |
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories declined 2.17% to ₹1,235.00 as investors locked in profits following recent outperformance. Tata Steel fell 2.14% to ₹169.32 amid weak global metal prices and demand concerns.
Bajaj Finance dropped 1.90% to ₹1,017.00, extending its recent correction amid broader financial sector weakness. Bharat Electronics Limited and Trent completed the top five decliners with losses of 1.77% and 1.66% respectively.
Symbol | LTP (₹) | % Change | Volume (Shares) |
DRREDDY | 1,235.00 | -2.17% | 19,44,911 |
TATASTEEL | 169.32 | -2.14% | 2,20,82,970 |
BAJFINANCE | 1,017.00 | -1.90% | 76,68,358 |
BEL | 402.15 | -1.77% | 1,07,89,648 |
TRENT | 4,604.00 | -1.66% | 9,13,650 |
The healthcare sector demonstrated notable strength with Max Healthcare and Apollo Hospitals both registering gains exceeding 1%. Max Healthcare’s rally extended on the back of strong second-quarter earnings reported recently.
The sector benefited from defensive positioning by institutional investors amid global uncertainty. Hospital stocks particularly attracted buying interest due to their stable revenue visibility and margin expansion potential.
Information technology stocks showed consistent buying interest despite global macroeconomic concerns. Tech Mahindra and Wipro both gained over 1%, indicating sector rotation into reasonably valued technology counters.
The sector’s performance suggested investor confidence in sustained digital transformation demand. Deal pipeline visibility and stable margin outlook supported the positive sentiment toward select IT services companies.
October 14’s trading session highlighted continuing sector rotation in Indian equity markets with clear winners and losers. Healthcare and technology stocks attracted buying interest while metals and select financials faced selling pressure.
The market breadth remained mixed, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid global economic uncertainty. Such rotational patterns typically characterise consolidation phases as markets await fresh catalysts for directional movement.
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Published on: Oct 14, 2025, 4:27 PM IST
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