Closing Bell: Sensex Down 203 Points, Nifty Down at 22,913 on February 20, 2025

The BSE Sensex closed at 75,735.96, down 203.22 points (-0.27%), while the Nifty 50 ended at 22,913.15, declining 19.75 points (-0.09%).

Indian benchmark indices ended lower on Thursday, weighed down by declines in major banking stocks and Maruti Suzuki, as concerns over US tariffs impacted market sentiment.

Top Gainers and Losers

Shriram Finance emerged as the top gainer, rising 4% to ₹580.1, followed by NTPC, which gained 3.26% to ₹325.05, with a high trading volume of 2.28 crore shares.

On the losing side, HDFC Bank declined 2.39% to ₹1,685.95, while Maruti Suzuki dropped 2.10% to ₹12,420, reflecting pressure on banking and auto stocks.

Broader Market Indices Performance

The Nifty Next 50 gained 1.47 points, closing at 61,039.10, while the Nifty 50 slipped 0.09 points to 22,913.15.

Sectoral indices showed divergent trends, with the Nifty Auto index rising 1.22% to 22,074.90, while the Nifty Private Bank index declined 0.48% to 24,659.30, reflecting pressure on banking stocks.

Oil Prices

As of February 20, 2025, at 04:00 PM, Brent Crude was trading at $76.18, up by 0.18%.

Conclusion

Broader market indices showed divergent performances, with Nifty Auto gaining 1.22%, while Nifty Private Bank declined 0.48%, indicating pressure on banking stocks.

Overall, the market remained cautious amid global trade concerns and sector-specific movements, influencing investor sentiment throughout the session.

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