Stock Market Today: The Indian stock market closed Monday’s session in positive territory, but sharp profit booking from day’s highs capped overall gains. The Nifty 50 ended 0.39% higher at 24,967, while the Sensex advanced 0.40% to 81,635. However, the broader markets witnessed mild losses.
The rebound came largely from technology stocks, boosted by optimism that the US Federal Reserve may cut interest rates soon. At the Fed’s annual meeting in Wyoming, Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a possible rate cut, while maintaining a cautious stance.
Global Cues Driving Indian Markets
- US Fed Rate Cut Hopes: Powell signaled that restrictive monetary policy could ease soon if risks shift, raising the probability of a 25 bps rate cut in September to 87% from 75% last week.
- Tariffs on Russian Oil: The US will impose an additional 25% tariff on Russian oil imports from August 27. India, however, reiterated its stance on prioritizing energy security for 1.4 billion people, rejecting U.S. pressure.
These global developments, combined with profit-booking in domestic counters, created mixed market sentiment.
Top Gainers on August 25, 2025
More than 25 Nifty 500 stocks gained between 3% and 10%. Some of the biggest gainers included:
1. Action Construction Equipment (ACE)
- Price Surge: +10% to ₹1,080
- Reason: After heavy selling pressure earlier this year (down 30% YTD), ACE rebounded strongly on fresh buying interest.
2. eClerx Services
- Price Surge: +9% to ₹4,238
- Marked its biggest intraday gain since May 2025.
3. Newgen Software
- Price Surge: +6.3% to ₹920
- Snapped a two-day losing streak, driven by renewed investor confidence in IT mid-caps.
4. Kirloskar Brothers
- Price Surge: +4.7% to ₹2,034
- Buying interest in capital goods space pushed the stock higher.
5. Vodafone Idea
- Price Surge: +4.7% to ₹7.4
- Boosted by a Mint report that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has proposed “multiple relief options,” including a two-year pause on statutory dues.
6. Hyundai Motor India (Listed Arm)
- Also featured among gainers amid rising optimism over auto sector recovery and robust demand.
Top Losers on August 25, 2025
While gainers dominated, some stocks slipped as investors booked profits:
- Select midcap and smallcap counters faced selling pressure after recent rallies.
- Broader markets failed to sustain momentum, dragging down several non-index stocks.
Market Outlook Ahead
Analysts suggest that while global cues (US Fed, tariffs, energy prices) will dominate short-term trends, the Indian market remains supported by:
- Strong domestic macroeconomic fundamentals
- Continued FIIs inflows
- Optimism in IT, auto, and telecom sectors
However, profit booking and global volatility may keep the markets range-bound in the near term.
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