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📉 Stock Market Closing Update: Sensex Drops 180 Points, Nifty Ends at 24,750
Mumbai, May 13, 2025 — Benchmark equity indices ended in the red on Tuesday, weighed down by weakness in auto, metal, and IT stocks. The Sensex closed 180 points lower at 81,290, while the Nifty 50 ended at 24,750, slipping from intraday highs.
Despite a strong start, investor sentiment turned negative in the second half of the session amid global uncertainty, profit booking, and lackluster earnings in key sectors.
🔍 Key Market Highlights
| Index | Closing Level | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensex | 81,290 | -180 pts | -0.22% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,750 | -45 pts | -0.18% |
| Nifty Bank | 53,210 | +0.15% | Gained |
| India VIX | 11.82 | +2.3% | Volatility up |
🔻 Sectoral Performance
Auto: Dragged by Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto
IT: Infosys, TCS among top losers
Metal: Hindalco and JSW Steel underperformed
Pharma & Realty: Slight gains cushioned overall fall
💬 Expert Commentary
“Markets are showing signs of consolidation post recent highs. With the US inflation data and upcoming budget announcements, investors are staying cautious.”
— Ramesh Mehta, Technical Analyst, Axis Securities
“We expect stock-specific action to dominate in the short term as earnings season progresses.”
— Anita Desai, Research Head, HDFC Securities
📊 Top Nifty Gainers & Losers
Gainers:
Adani Ports (+2.4%)
Divi's Labs (+1.9%)
Eicher Motors (+1.5%)
Losers:
TCS (-1.8%)
Hindalco (-2.0%)
Tata Motors (-1.6%)
🌍 Global Market Snapshot
Dow Futures: Marginally up
NASDAQ Futures: Mixed
Brent Crude: $83.12/bbl (+0.2%)
Gold: $2,362/oz (-0.3%)
💡 What Should Investors Watch Next?
US Inflation Data – Crucial for Fed rate expectations
India's Q4 Earnings – Stock-specific volatility
FII/DII Activity – Foreign fund flows remain pivotal
Union Budget Expectations – Sectoral boost speculation
❓ FAQs: Stock Market Closing May 13, 2025
Q1: Why did the Sensex fall today?
A: The fall was largely due to weakness in the auto, IT, and metal sectors, along with cautious investor sentiment ahead of global data releases.
Q2: What was the closing level of Nifty today?
A: The Nifty 50 closed at 24,750, down by 45 points.
Q3: Which sectors performed the worst?
A: Auto, IT, and metal sectors saw significant selling pressure.
Q4: Is this a market correction?
A: Analysts see this as a short-term consolidation phase after recent highs. Long-term trend remains positive.
Q5: Should I buy on this dip?
A: Investors should remain selective and focus on fundamentally strong stocks. Consider consulting a financial advisor before investing.
🗣️ Conclusion
The Indian stock market witnessed a minor pullback as profit booking and global caution impacted sentiment. With earnings season in full swing and major economic data expected globally, market volatility may persist in the short term. Investors are advised to stay updated and adopt a stock-specific approach.
Reported by Benny on May 30, 2025.