The benchmark indices had a volatile session but closed in the green. The BSE Sensex fell to an early low of 76,202 before rebounding and touching a high of 76,743, a 543-point swing. It eventually settled at 76,520, gaining 115 points.
Similarly, the NSE Nifty 50 hit a low of 23,091 but managed to recover and touch 23,271, before ending the day 50 points higher at 23,205.
Overall, the market breadth remained positive, with 2,100 stocks advancing versus 1,800 declining on the BSE.
Impact on the stock market
Sector-wise performance
Gainers of the day
- Auto, IT, healthcare, and consumer durables sectors gained between 1% to 2%, leading the recovery.
- MidCap and SmallCap stocks also rallied, with the BSE MidCap index up 1.8% and BSE SmallCap index gaining 0.7%.
- MidCap IT stocks like CoForge and Persistent Systems were the standout performers, surging over 10% each.
Lagging sectors
- Banking indices remained subdued, underperforming the broader market.
- HCL Technologies, Power Grid Corporation, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance Industries, and SBI lost over 1% each, weighing on the indices.
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| Sector/Index | Performance |
| IT & BPM sector | 1.79% |
| Healthcare sector | 1.28% |
| Oil & Gas sector | -0.51% |
| Real estate sector | 1.00% |
| PSU Bank in India | -0.10% |
Top gainers today
| Company | Price | Change % |
| UltraTechCement Share Price | 11,420.90 | 6.80 |
| Grasim Share Price | 2,461.15 | 3.06 |
| Wipro Share Price | 317.70 | 2.78 |
| Shriram Finance Share Price | 529.80 | 2.15 |
| Eicher Motors Share Price | 5,116.20 | 2.13 |
Top losers today
| Company | Price | Change % |
| BPCL Share Price | 271.25 | -2.29 |
| Kotak Mahindra Share Price | 1,894.85 | -1.18 |
| HCL Tech Share Price | 1,807.00 | -1.13 |
| Power Grid Corp Share Price | 294.35 | -1.08 |
| Reliance Share Price | 1,263.65 | -1.05 |
Market aftermath: Impact on stocks
UltraTech Cement gains 7% despite profit decline
UltraTech Cement reported a 17% YoY decline in net profit to ₹1,470 crore, but the results exceeded analyst expectations, boosting investor confidence.
| Metric | Q3 FY25 | Q3 FY24 | YoY Change |
| Net profit | ₹1,470 crore | ₹1,773 crore | Down 17% |
| Revenue | ₹17,193 crore | ₹16,696 crore | Up 3% |
| EBITDA | ₹3,131 crore | ₹3,400 crore | Down 8% |
Despite a decline in EBITDA margins, volume growth and cost efficiencies helped push UltraTech’s stock up 7% to ₹11,400.
Adani Energy Solutions jumps on 73% profit growth
Adani Energy Solutions delivered a stellar Q3 FY25, reporting a 73% YoY increase in net profit to ₹562 crore, driven by higher revenues and strong operational performance.
| Metric | Q3 FY25 | Q3 FY24 | YoY Change |
| Net profit | ₹562 crore | ₹324.9 crore | Up 73% |
| Revenue | ₹6,000.39 crore | ₹4,824.42 crore | Up 28% |
| EBITDA | ₹2,215.7 crore | ₹1,527.2 crore | Up 39.2% |
EBITDA margins improved to 36.5%, reflecting strong profitability growth and continued expansion in transmission and distribution networks.
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KEI Industries soars 11% on growth optimism
KEI Industries saw an 11% surge in its stock price, as Q3 numbers and management guidance boosted investor sentiment.
| Metric | Q3 FY25 | Q3 FY24 | YoY Change |
| Net profit | ₹164.8 crore | ₹150.6 crore | Up 9.4% |
| Revenue | ₹2,467.2 crore | ₹2,059.3 crore | Up 20% |
Even though operating margins contracted slightly to 9.8%, the company’s strong growth outlook and planned capacity expansion helped drive the rally.
Crude oil prices drop as US inventories rise
Crude oil prices saw a decline after US inventory data showed a 1-million-barrel increase, ending a five-week decline streak.
| Crude Oil Contract | Price (₹/Barrel) | Change |
| Brent March Futures | $78.74 | Down 0.33% |
| WTI March Futures | $75.22 | Down 0.29% |
| MCX February Futures | ₹6,513 | Down 0.73% |
- US crude oil production remains strong, keeping supply levels high.
- Donald Trump’s trade policies and tariff threats could impact global demand and pricing.
Conclusion: What’s next for the Indian stock market?
The stock market ended on a positive note, led by auto, IT, and cement stocks, while banking remained subdued.
- Sensex closed at 76,520 (+115 points), while Nifty ended at 23,205 (+50 points).
- UltraTech Cement, Coforge, and Persistent Systems led the gains, while Kotak Bank and SBI declined.
- Adani Energy and KEI Industries posted strong profit growth, supporting the rally.
- Crude oil prices dipped, driven by a build-up in US inventories.
With more corporate earnings coming in, global market cues, and government policy announcements, the market is set for more action in the coming days.
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