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Mumbai, March 19, 2025: The BSE Sensex closed 147.79 points higher at 75,449.05, while the NSE Nifty gained 73.30 points to settle at 22,907.60 on Wednesday. The rally was supported by heavy buying in market giants like L&T, HDFC Bank, and Reliance Industries, along with fresh foreign fund inflows.
However, blue-chip IT stocks saw selling pressure ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision, leading to market volatility.
Market Highlights: Top Gainers & Losers
Sensex Gainers:
State Bank of India (SBI)
Reliance Industries
Power Grid
UltraTech Cement
Tata Steel
Zomato
IndusInd Bank
Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Adani Ports
NTPC
Sensex Laggards:
ITC
Nestle
Infosys
Sun Pharma
Tech Mahindra
TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)
Maruti Suzuki
HCL Tech
How the Market Moved During the Day
- Morning Session: Sensex climbed 172.43 points to 75,473.69, while Nifty opened 54 points higher at 22,888.30, tracking firm trends in Asian equities and fresh FII inflows.
- Mid-Day Volatility: The Sensex later dipped to 75,350.61 (+49.35 points) as IT stocks saw selling pressure before recovering towards the close.
- Closing Gains: The benchmark indices ended the day on a positive note, led by buying in banking, metal, and energy stocks.
Expert Insights & Market Outlook
Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services:
"The domestic market continued its positive momentum, as part of the recent correction was justified by valuation. However, the sustainability of the relief rally depends on a revival in fundamentals. Metal stocks gained traction after the government imposed a tax on steel imports."
"In light of trade uncertainties and growth concerns, today’s US Fed policy announcement and commentary will be keenly watched for cues on future interest rate movements."
Global & FII/DII Trends
Global Markets:
Hong Kong & Seoul: Ended positive
Shanghai & Tokyo: Closed lower
US Markets: Ended in the negative zone on Tuesday
Oil Prices: Brent crude slipped 0.30% to USD 70.35 per barrel.
Institutional Investments:
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs): Bought equities worth ₹694.57 crore (March 18)
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs): Bought equities worth ₹2,534.75 crore
Previous Session Recap (March 18, 2025)
Sensex: +1,131.31 points → Closed at 75,301.26
Nifty: +325.55 points → Closed at 22,834.30
What’s Next for the Market?
- US Fed Interest Rate Decision: The outcome and Chairman Jerome Powell’s comments on inflation and the job market will shape global market movements.
- Metal & Banking Stocks: Could see increased activity following government policies and sectoral momentum.
- FIIs & DIIs Flows: Will continue to play a crucial role in market direction in the coming sessions.
With global uncertainty and policy decisions ahead, investors should brace for continued volatility in the short term.
