On February 12, 2025, the BSE fell by 847.03 points, or 1.11%, to 75,446.57 at 10:25 AM, while the NSE dropped by 250.25 points, or 1.08%, to 22,821.55. Among the stocks, 207 advanced, 2,348 declined.
Heavyweights like Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Reliance Industries, and IndusInd Bank witnessed significant declines, weighing heavily on the market. M&M dropped by 3.42% to ₹2,980.55, while Reliance Industries fell by 2.86% to ₹1,199.50.
large-cap IT stocks such as Tech Mahindra (TechM), Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Infosys (INFY) were trading in the green, providing some support to the market. TechM gained 1.07%, reaching ₹1,687, while TCS rose by 0.93% to ₹4,000.35. Infosys also saw a modest increase of 0.28%, closing at ₹1,880.90.
Market activity showed a notable disparity, with only 23 stocks hitting the upper circuit limit, while a substantial 186 stocks reached the lower circuit limit.
Both small and midcap indices experienced significant declines. The Nifty Smallcap 100 dropped by 3.14%, to 15,570.05, while the Nifty Midcap 50 fell by 2.45%, to 13,903.95.
Among sectoral indices, Nifty Realty witnessed a 2.85% drop to 838.40, and Nifty Media declined by 2.50%, to 1,499.55.
As per news reports tensions in Gaza escalate as Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu threatens to resume intense fighting, while US President Trump stands firm on his plan to take control of the region, adding to the growing regional unrest.
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his plan to “own” Gaza, proposing to relocate its 2.2 million Palestinian residents to neighboring countries.
In a meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Trump emphasised that the US would “take and cherish” Gaza without needing to purchase it.
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Published on: Feb 12, 2025, 10:25 AM 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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