Market Overview: Top Gainers and Losers on February 20, 2025
On February 20, 2025, the Indian stock market experienced a mixed trading session, with both the Sensex and Nifty indexes closing lower. The Sensex recorded a decline of 189.4 points, or 0.25%, finishing at 75,939.18. Meanwhile, the Nifty index closed at 22,932.9, down 21.2 points (approximately 0.09%). Despite the overall decrease in these major indices, mid-cap and small-cap stocks outperformed their large-cap counterparts.
Nifty Index Performance
Throughout the trading day, the Nifty index fluctuated, reaching a peak of 22,923.85 and dropping to a low of 22,812.75. Over the past week, the Nifty has seen a 2.3% increase; however, the performance over the last month has just marginally improved by 0.34%. A more cautious look shows a decline of 2.14% over the past three months, with a slight fall of 1.49% in the last six months. Nonetheless, the index has risen 8.84% over the past year.
Midcap and Small Cap Indices
The Nifty Midcap 50 index stood out positively, closing 1.1% higher. Additionally, the Nifty Small Cap 100 index finished at 15,525.9, marking an increase of 223.45 points, or 1.44%.
Top Gainers in the Market
Among the top gainers in the Nifty index, Shriram Finance was notable, rising 4.02%. Other strong performers included:
- NTPC – up 3.21%
- Mahindra & Mahindra – up 3.00%
- Bharat Electronics – up 2.76%
- Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone – up 2.70%
Conversely, the top losers in the Nifty index featured:
- HDFC Bank – down 2.26%
- Maruti Suzuki India – down 1.99%
- Tech Mahindra – down 1.65%
- Tata Consumer Products – down 1.58%
- HCL Technologies – down 1.56%
Sensex Gainers and Losers
Analyzing the Sensex, the top gainers included:
- NTPC – up 3.35%
- Mahindra & Mahindra – up 2.97%
- Tata Steel – up 1.80%
- Tata Motors – up 1.23%
- Power Grid Corporation of India – up 1.03%
The top losers in the Sensex were:
- HDFC Bank – down 2.41%
- Maruti Suzuki India – down 1.76%
- Tech Mahindra – down 1.72%
- HCL Technologies – down 1.28%
- ITC – down 1.01%
MidCap and Small Cap Highlights
In the Nifty MidCap 50, key gainers included:
- APL Apollo Tubes
- Cummins India
- NMDC
- Phoenix Mills
- Petronet LNG
Activity in the BSE and NSE
On the BSE, standout performers included:
- Radico Khaitan – up 7.76%
- Just Dial – up 7.46%
- APL Apollo Tubes – up 7.24%
However, it faced losses from:
- Godfrey Phillips India – down 9.14%
- Vmart Retail – down 6.14%
The NSE mirrored similar activity, with:
- Radico Khaitan gaining 9.68%,
while Godfrey Phillips India suffered a significant drop of 8.35%.
Conclusion
Investors are keeping a close watch on market trends as fluctuations continue. The performance of particular stocks, especially in the mid-cap and small-cap segments, indicates a shifting focus among traders. For more detailed updates and insights, readers can access the latest on market performance through platforms such as Livemint.
This overview serves to enlighten readers about the current state of the Indian market, highlighting key players and movements while engaging both seasoned investors and those new to the stock market landscape.
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