Sensex, Nifty 50 Log Biggest Weekly Gain of 2025; Banking Stocks Lag Behind

Nifty 50 snaps a three-week losing streak, rising nearly 2%, while Sensex posts solid gains. Metal and PSU stocks lead, but Nifty Bank underperforms.

March 8, 2025: Sensex, Nifty 50 Log Biggest Weekly Gain of 2025; Banking Stocks Lag Behind

Nifty 50 ends three-week losing streak with a nearly 2% rise, while broader markets see a strong rally.

The Indian stock market closed the week on a strong note, with both the Sensex and Nifty 50 recording their biggest weekly gains of 2025.

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Nifty 50 gained nearly 2% this week, snapping a three-week losing streak.
Sensex also posted gains, but Friday’s session remained rangebound.
Nifty Bank underperformed, rising only 0.4% for the week.

Friday’s Market Performance

Despite the strong weekly performance, the market ended on a muted note on Friday after rangebound trading:

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Sensex closed 8 points lower at 74,333.
Nifty 50 dropped by 8 points, settling at 22,553.
Nifty Bank slipped 130 points to 48,498.
Midcap Index declined by 158 points, closing at 49,191.

Sectoral Performance & Key Gainers

All sectoral indices closed in the green, with metal and PSU stocks leading the rally.

Top Nifty 50 Gainers:

BEL, Tata Steel, BPCL, Hindalco, Adani Enterprises, and Adani Ports.

Midcap & Smallcap Performance:

Broader markets witnessed strong gains, led by:

India Cements, Adani Energy, Alembic Pharma, and HPCL in the midcap segment.

Key Stock Market Developments

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Reliance Industries continued its strong momentum for the second straight day, supported by positive brokerage ratings.
Bajaj Auto & Hero MotoCorp saw renewed buying after recent underperformance.
Zee Entertainment surged 6% as its promoter increased stake.
Tyre stocks gained, with Apollo Tyres up 3%, amid a decline in crude oil prices.

Defensive Stocks & Safe-Haven Investments Gain Traction

Gold prices edged higher this week as investors sought safe-haven assets amid US trade policy uncertainty.
Defense stocks such as BEL, HAL, and Data Patterns are expected to see strong upside in March, according to brokerage reports.

Outlook for the Coming Week

With global cues remaining positive and investors focusing on economic data, the markets could see continued momentum in broader indices, while banking and IT stocks may see sectoral rotation.