Markets Close Lower as Tata Motors, Hindalco, and Wipro Lead Losses
March 13, 2025: The Indian stock market indices ended in the red on Thursday, March 13, 2025, after a volatile session. The Sensex dropped 200 points, while the Nifty 50 slipped below 22,400 amid weak global cues and profit-booking.
Also Read: Why Did Asian Stock Markets Fall Today? 5 Key Reasons Explained
📉 Key Market Highlights:
- 🔻 Sensex closed at 73,828.91, down 200 points (-0.27%).
- 🔻 Nifty 50 ended at 22,397.20, slipping 68.75 points (-0.31%).
- 🔻 Nifty Auto fell 1%, dragging the broader index lower.
- 🔺 SBI (+0.71%) and ICICI Bank (+0.52%) led the gainers.
- 🔻 Tata Motors (-1.99%), IndusInd Bank (-1.72%), and Zomato (-1.70%) were the top losers.
📊 Major Market Movers:
🔺 Top Gainers:
| Stock | % Change |
|---|---|
| SBI | +0.71% |
| ICICI Bank | +0.52% |
| Power Grid | +0.36% |
| Tata Steel | +0.33% |
| TCS | +0.31% |
🔻 Top Losers:
| Stock | % Change |
|---|---|
| Tata Motors | -1.99% |
| IndusInd Bank | -1.72% |
| Zomato | -1.70% |
| Maruti | -1.03% |
| Asian Paints | -0.98% |
📌 Why Did Markets Fall Today?
Also Read: SBI Predicts 75 Basis Points Rate Cut Amid Falling Inflation
1️⃣ Profit Booking: After recent gains, traders locked in profits ahead of upcoming economic data.
2️⃣ Weak Global Cues: Asian markets remained volatile despite overnight gains in the US stock market.
3️⃣ US Inflation Data: Lower-than-expected US CPI inflation (2.8%) raised hopes of a Fed rate cut but also signaled economic slowdown concerns.
4️⃣ Auto Sector Weakness: Nifty Auto index fell 1%, with Tata Motors (-2.8%) and Bajaj Auto (-1.5%) dragging sentiment.
5️⃣ Oil & Gas Policy Impact: ONGC (+2.6%) surged after the Oilfield Amendment Bill, 2024, but broader market weakness persisted.
🔮 What’s Next?
- Eyes on US Fed Meeting (March 18-19): Key insights on potential interest rate cuts.
- Stock-Specific Action: Auto, IT, and banking stocks likely to dictate market movement.
- Holi Holiday Effect: Lower trading volumes expected before the Holi festival break.
📢 Stay tuned for more updates as markets react to global and domestic economic trends!
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