Sensex Snaps 5-Day Losing Streak: Key Market Highlights & Gainers

Indian stock market indices rebounded on March 17, with Sensex gaining 341 points and Nifty 50 rising 112 points, driven by strong financial and pharma sector performance.

March 17, 2025: Sensex Rebounds After 5-Day Slump: 10 Key Market Highlights

New Delhi, March 17, 2025:

The Indian stock market ended its five-day losing streak with Sensex climbing 341 points (0.46%) to close at 74,169.95 and Nifty 50 rising 112 points (0.50%) to settle at 22,508.75.

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The market’s recovery was driven by strong global cues, along with notable gains in financial and healthcare stocks. However, the BSE Smallcap index remained subdued with a marginal 0.02% loss.

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms increased by ₹2 lakh crore in a single session, taking the total valuation to nearly ₹393 lakh crore.

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10 Key Takeaways from the Market Today:

1. Why Did the Market Rise Today?

The market rebounded due to positive global trends, with European indices such as the FTSE, CAC 40, and DAX trading in the green.
Investors focused on major central bank decisions this week, including those from the US Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan (BoJ), and Bank of England.
Gains in ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Bajaj Finance contributed significantly to the Sensex’s rally.

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Expert Take:
“Investors are closely monitoring the upcoming Fed and BoJ meetings, expecting a stable stance due to inflation risks linked to tariff uncertainties,” said Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services.

2. Top 3 Sensex Gainers Today

Bajaj Finserv ⬆ 3.59%
Mahindra & Mahindra ⬆ 2.41%
Axis Bank ⬆ 2.36%

3. Top 3 Sensex Losers Today

ITC ⬇ 0.98%
Nestle ⬇ 0.76%
SBI ⬇ 0.69%

4. Sectoral Performance

📈 Winners:

Nifty Pharma ⬆ 1.56%
Nifty Healthcare ⬆ 1.51%
Nifty Financial Services ⬆ 1.03%

📉 Losers:

Nifty PSU Bank ⬇ 0.24%

5. Most Active Stocks (By Volume – NSE)

Vodafone Idea – 31.52 crore shares
GTL Infra – 10.63 crore shares
YES Bank – 7.2 crore shares

6. Over 100 Stocks Hit 52-Week Highs

Notable stocks hitting new highs:

Kotak Mahindra Bank
SRF
Avanti Feeds

7. Nearly 500 Stocks at 52-Week Lows

Some of the major stocks that hit fresh lows:

Titan
LTIMindtree
Hero MotoCorp

8. Market Capitalisation Growth

Total BSE market cap: ₹393 lakh crore
Single-day investor wealth gain: ₹2 lakh crore

9. Global Cues Impacting Indian Markets

US & European Markets: Positive momentum ahead of key policy decisions.
Asian Markets: Japan’s Nikkei 225 and Topix indices saw strong gains.
Crude Oil: Prices rallied over 1% after US vowed action against Yemen’s Houthis.

10. What to Watch Out for Next?

US Fed Policy Decision (March 20, 2025) – Expected to set the tone for global equity markets.
India’s Inflation & GDP Data – Key indicators shaping RBI’s future policy stance.

Final Takeaway:

With strong sectoral support from banking, finance, and pharma, Sensex and Nifty have reversed recent losses. However, all eyes remain on global central bank decisions and macroeconomic data for the market’s next move.