Stock Market Recap: Top Gainers & Losers on February 27, 2025 – Shriram Finance, Bajaj Finserv Surge; Ultratech Cement, Trent Slip
Stock Market Recap : The Indian stock market experienced a day of mixed movements on February 27, 2025, with benchmark indices fluctuating between gains and losses before closing near flat levels. While some stocks saw significant upward momentum, others tumbled due to market corrections and sectoral pressures.
Market Overview: Sensex and Nifty Performance
The Nifty 50 index closed at 22,547.55, marking a marginal decline of 0.01% after touching an intraday high of 22,613.3 and a low of 22,508.4. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex managed to close slightly positive at 74,602.12, up by 10.31 points (0.01%), with an intraday range between 74,834.09 and 74,520.78.
Midcap and small-cap stocks underperformed, with the Nifty Midcap 50 falling by 0.84% and the Nifty Small Cap 100 slipping 1.64% to 15,408.6, losing 252.0 points.
Nifty 50 Returns Over Different Time Frames
- Past Week: +2.3%
- Last Month: +0.34%
- Last Three Months: -2.14%
- Last Six Months: -1.49%
- Past Year: +8.84%
Top Gainers & Losers in the Nifty 50 Index
Top Gainers
- Shriram Finance (+5.67%) – Led the rally with strong buying interest.
- Bajaj Finserv (+2.69%) – Gained on robust financial sector performance.
- Bajaj Finance (+2.55%) – Continued its upward trend.
- Sun Pharma (+2.10%) – Witnessed positive momentum.
- Hindalco Industries (+2.02%) – Benefited from favorable metal sector trends.
Top Losers
- Ultratech Cement (-4.71%) – Declined due to concerns over its new business strategy.
- Trent (-3.12%) – Faced profit-booking after a recent rally.
- Bajaj Auto (-2.20%) – Weighed down by weak auto sector trends.
- Tata Motors (-1.97%) – Dipped amid demand concerns.
- Mahindra & Mahindra (-1.85%) – Under pressure due to sectoral weaknesses.
Bank Nifty Performance
The Bank Nifty index ended at 48,608.35, after hitting an intraday high of 48,972.55 and a low of 48,627.1. Banking stocks showed mixed reactions, with private banks leading the gains.
Bank Nifty Returns Over Different Time Frames
- Past Week: +2.39%
- Last Month: +0.84%
- Last Three Months: -3.57%
- Last Six Months: +0.5%
- Past Year: +9.86%
Sectoral Trends & Highlights
- The financial sector gained as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) eased lending rules, boosting stocks like Bandhan Bank (+5%) and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (+4.6%).
- Ultratech Cement (-4.71%) dropped after announcing an unexpected investment in the wires and cables industry, raising concerns over capital misallocation.
Comprehensive List of Top Gainers & Losers
Sensex
Top Gainers
- Bajaj Finserv (+2.59%)
- Bajaj Finance (+2.39%)
- Sun Pharma (+1.63%)
- Tata Steel (+1.17%)
- Wipro (+1.15%)
Top Losers
- Ultratech Cement (-4.99%)
- Tata Motors (-2.05%)
- Mahindra & Mahindra (-1.95%)
- Kotak Mahindra Bank (-1.43%)
- NTPC (-1.00%)
Nifty MidCap 50
Top Gainers
- AU Small Finance Bank
- L&T Finance
- Aditya Birla Capital
- SRF
- Voltas
Top Losers
- Suzlon Energy
- Phoenix Mills
- Mphasis
- CG Power & Industrial Solutions
- KPIT Technologies
Nifty Small Cap 100
Top Gainers
- Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
- RBL Bank
- Blue Star
- CreditAccess Grameen
- Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals
Top Losers
- Apar Industries
- KEC International
- PVR Inox
- JBM Auto
- Finolex Cables
Key Takeaways
- Sensex and Nifty closed near flat levels, with mixed performances across sectors.
- Financial stocks gained after the RBI’s policy easing, boosting investor sentiment.
- Ultratech Cement declined after a surprise business expansion announcement.
- Banking stocks showed resilience, while midcap and small-cap indices underperformed.
The market’s near-term direction will depend on global cues, upcoming economic data, and corporate earnings performance. Stay tuned for more stock market updates! 🚀
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