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Informist, Friday, Oct. 24, 2025

 

By Akash Mandal

 

MUMBAI – The benchmark indices' six-session winning run came to a halt Friday as investors decided to take some profits after the near 3% rise in both indices in this period. Banking and fast-moving consumer goods stocks were the biggest drags on the Nifty 50, with Hindustan Unilever, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, and HDFC Bank ending 1-4% lower.

 

The Nifty 50 ended the day's session at 25795.15 points, down 96.25 points or 0.4%. The BSE Sensex closed at 84211.88 points, down 344.52 points or 0.4%. Cipla ended nearly 4% lower and was the worst hit in the 50-stock index as investors likely took profits after the company announced an agreement with Eli Lilly to distribute the latter company's weight-loss drug tirzepatide in India under the brand name Yurpeak. The deal was widely anticipated, resulting in the stock rising for five straight sessions.

 

Hindustan Unilever ended over 3% lower as many brokerages flagged stretched valuations and a tepid earnings outlook for the near term. Nirmal Bang Equities said that while inflation levels have remained benign, outlook on real rural wage growth and employment levels remain weak. These factors were pegged as key for the company's earnings recovery by the management. Many brokerages cut their earnings estimates on the stock because of these challenges. Prabhudas Lilladher cut its earnings estimate for the company by nearly 1% for both the financial year 2026-27 (Apr-Mar) and FY28.

 

On the sectoral front, most indices ended in the red, barring the Nifty Metal, Nifty Realty, Nifty Oil & Gas, and Nifty India Defence. The broader market indices also ended lower. The overall market breadth was negative, with 58% of the stocks listed on the National Stock Exchange ending lower.

 

Shares of aluminium producers surged after prices of aluminium gained over 3% overnight to cross the $2,850 per-tonne mark on the London Metal Exchange due to factors such as tight supply, hopes of monetary easing around the world, and closure of a smelter in Iceland, which further tightened supply, CNBC-TV18 reported. Following this, Hindalco Industries closed 4% higher and was by far the top gainer in the Nifty 50. Other aluminium makers, National Aluminium Co. and Vedanta, ended around 3% higher.

 

Among other stocks, Shipping Corp. of India ended 10% higher, extending its winning run for the fourth straight day. The govenment is likely to hit a pause on privatising the company amid changing geopolitical and trade conditions, NDTV Profit reported, citing unnamed sources. Sammaan Capital, CreditAccess Grameen, and Cholamandalam Financial Holdings closed 6-8% higher and rounded off the other top gainers in the Nifty 500.

 

On the other hand, Colgate-Palmolive (India) ended 2% lower after the company reported lower-than-expected profit and revenue for the September quarter. Brokerages said the company is operating in a tough environment, with some expecting the stock to be range-bound until growth picks up. Laurus Labs ended 1% lower, having fallen over 3% in early trade. Jefferies said that while the company beat earnings estimates for the September quarter due to stronger-than-expected performance in the anti-rabies vaccine segment, the overall outlook for the segment remains muted. Ather Energy, K.P.R. Mill, and Dr. Agarwals Health Care ended around 4% lower and were among the worst hit in the Nifty 500.

 

Midwest was the latest company to make its debut on the exchanges. Shares of the Hyderabad-based company, which mines, processes, and markets natural stones, ended at INR 1,140.50 on the National Stock Exchange, 2% lower than the listing price of INR 1,165. The stock had listed at a premium of over 9% to the issue price.

 

* Of the Nifty 50 stocks, 17 rose and 33 fell
* Of the Sensex stocks, 10 rose and 20 fell

* On the NSE, 1,235 stocks rose, 1,850 fell, and 94 were unchanged

* On the BSE, 1,869 stocks rose, 2,305 fell, and 171 were unchanged

* Nifty Metal: up 1%; Nifty India Defence: up 0.3%; Nifty Healthcare: down 0.8%

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BSE                                                NSE

Sensex: 84211.88, down 344.52 points or 0.4%       Nifty 50: 25795.15, down 96.25 points or 0.4%

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S&P BSE Sensitive Index	Nifty 50
Lifetime High: 85978.25 (Sept. 27, 2024)	: Lifetime High: 26277.35 (Sept. 27, 2024)
Record Close High: 85836.12 (Sept. 26, 2024)	: Record Close High: 26216.05 (Sept. 26, 2024)
2025 1st day close: 78507.41 (Jan. 1)	: 2025 1st day close: 23742.90 (Jan. 1)
2025 Closing High: 84556.40 (Oct. 23)	: 2025 Closing High: 25891.40 (Oct. 23)
2025 Closing Low: 72989.93 (Mar. 4)	: 2025 Closing Low: 22082.65 (Mar. 4)
2025 High (intraday): 85290.06 (Oct. 23)	: 2025 High (intraday): 26104.20 (Oct. 23)
2025 Low (intraday): 71425.01 (Apr. 7)	: 2025 Low (intraday): 21743.65 (Apr. 7)
2024 1st day close: 72271.94 (Jan. 1)	: 2024 1st day close: 21741.90 (Jan. 1)
2024 Closing High: 85836.12 (Sept. 26)	: 2024 Closing High: 26216.05 (Sept. 26)
2024 Closing Low: 70370.55 (Jan. 23)	: 2024 Closing Low: 21238.80 (Jan. 23)
2024 High (intraday): 85978.25 (Sep. 27)	: 2024 High (intraday): 26277.35 (Sept. 27)
2024 Low (intraday): 70001.60 (Jan. 24)	: 2024 Low (intraday): 21137.20 (Jan. 24)
2023 1st day close: 61167.79 (Jan. 2)	: 2023 1st day close: 18197.45 (Jan. 2)
2023 Closing High: 72410.38 (Dec. 28)	: 2023 Closing High: 21778.70 (Dec. 28)
2023 Closing Low: 59288.35 (Feb. 27)	: 2023 Closing Low: 17311.80 (Oct. 17)
2023 High (intraday): 72484.34 (Dec. 28)	: 2023 High (intraday): 21801.45 (Dec. 28)
2023 Low (intraday): 58699.20 (Jan. 30)	: 2023 Low (intraday): 17098.55 (Jan. 17)
2022 1st day close: 59183.22 (Jan. 3)	: 2022 1st day close: 17625.70 (Jan. 3)
2022 Closing High: 63284.19 (Dec. 1)	: 2022 Closing High: 18812.50 (Dec. 1)
2022 Closing Low: 51360.42 (Jun. 17)	: 2022 Closing Low: 15293.50 (Jun. 17)
2022 High (intraday): 63583.07 (Dec. 1)	: 2022 High (intraday): 18887.60 (Dec. 1)
2022 Low (intraday): 50921.22 (Jun. 17)	: 2022 Low (intraday): 15183.40 (Jun. 17)
2021 Closing High: 61305.95 (Oct. 14)	: 2021 Closing High: 18338.55 (Oct. 14)
2021 Closing Low: 46285.77 (Jan. 29)	: 2021 Closing Low: 13634.60 (Jan. 29)
2021 High (intraday): 61353.25 (Oct. 14)	: 2021 High (intraday): 18350.75 (Oct. 14)
2021 Low (intraday): 46160.46 (Jan. 29)	: 2021 Low (intraday): 13596.75 (Jan. 29)
2020 Closing High: 47751.33 (Dec. 31)	: 2020 Closing High: 13981.95 (Dec. 30)
2020 Closing Low: 25981.24 (Mar. 23)	: 2020 Closing Low: 7610.25 (Mar. 23)
2020 High (intraday): 47896.97 (Dec. 31)	: 2020 High (intraday): 14024.85 (Dec. 31)
2020 Low (intraday): 25638.90 (Mar. 24)	: 2020 Low (intraday): 7511.10 (Mar. 24)
2019 High (intraday): 41809.96 (Dec. 20)	: 2019 High (intraday): 12293.90 (Dec. 20)
2019 Low (intraday): 35287.16 (Feb. 19)	: 2019 Low (intraday): 10583.65 (Jan. 29)
2018 High (intraday): 38938.91(Aug. 28))	: 2018 High(intraday): 11760.20 (Aug. 28)
2018 Low (intraday): 32483.8 (Mar. 23)	: 2018 Low (intraday): 9951.9 (Mar. 23)
2017 High (intraday): 34005.37 (Dec. 26)	: 2017 High(intraday): 10515.10 (Dec. 26)

 

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US$1 = INR 87.84

 

Edited by Rajeev Pai

 

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