Midcap and smallcap stocks see sharp correction as broader market weakens; benchmarks hold steady amid global trade concerns.
March 25, 2025: On Tuesday, March 25, Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty 50 ended flat, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid a stronger US dollar and fears over the global impact of US tariffs.
- Sensex closed at 78,017.19, up just 33 points or 0.04%
- Nifty 50 settled at 23,668.65, rising a mere 10 points or 0.04%
Despite the marginal gains in benchmark indices, broader market weakness dragged investor wealth down significantly. The BSE Midcap index dropped 1.13%, while the Smallcap index plunged 1.63%.
This resulted in a ₹3 lakh crore erosion in total market capitalisation, as the valuation of BSE-listed firms fell from ₹418 lakh crore to ₹415 lakh crore in a single session.
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Adding to market concerns:
- 146 stocks hit 52-week lows including Hero MotoCorp, Colgate-Palmolive, and LTIMindtree
- 71 stocks touched 52-week highs, with Bajaj Finance, JSW Steel, and Kotak Mahindra Bank among the top performers
With global cues remaining fragile and liquidity pressures intensifying in mid and small-cap segments, market analysts expect near-term volatility to persist.
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