Closing Bell: Sensex Down 424 Points, Nifty Down at 22,795 on February 21, 2025

The BSE Sensex dropped 424.90 points (-0.56%) to settle at 75,311.06, while the Nifty 50 declined 117.25 points (-0.51%) to close at 22,795.90.

India’s benchmark indices opened weaker on Friday, tracking declines in Asian markets. The drop extended this month’s losses, fueled by worries over possible US retaliatory tariffs and persistent foreign outflows, weighing on investor confidence.

Top Gainers and Losers

Hindalco and Tata Steel emerged as the top gainers, with Hindalco rising 2.09% to ₹652.15 and Tata Steel gaining 1.85% to ₹140.60. Strong trading volumes, particularly for Tata Steel, which saw over 4.19 crore shares exchanged, contributed to their upward momentum.

On the flip side, M&M and Adani Ports were among the top losers, with M&M falling 6.20% to ₹2,663.50 and Adani Ports slipping 2.67% to ₹1,082. Weak investor sentiment and sectoral pressures likely contributed to their declines.

Broader Market Indices Performance

The Nifty Midcap Select index fell 1.69% to 11,198.90, while the Nifty Microcap 250 slipped 0.51% to 20,758.10, reflecting cautious investor sentiment in smaller stocks.

The Nifty Pharma index dropped 1.92% to 20,385.65, likely due to profit booking and sectoral weakness. On the other hand, Nifty Metal rose 1.02% to 8,609.70, driven by strong demand and positive global cues.

Oil Prices

As of February 21, 2025, at 04:10 PM, Brent Crude was trading at $75.87, down by 0.80%.

Conclusion

The Indian stock market ended on a weaker note on February 21, 2025, with both Sensex and Nifty extending their recent losses amid global uncertainties and foreign outflows.

Broader market indices also reflected caution, with midcaps and microcaps seeing declines, while the metal sector remained a bright spot. Moving forward, investors will closely watch global developments, particularly trade policies and foreign investment trends, for market direction.

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