Market Close Summary: Nifty & Sensex Slip, Adani and Auto Stocks Shine

Indian equity markets ended the day on a mixed note with selective sectoral rallies offsetting broader declines. Investors weighed global cues, domestic consumption prospects, and corporate-specific news. Key Index Movements : - Nifty 50 closed at 25,202.35, down 0.49%. - Sensex ended at 82,159.97, declining 0.56%. - Midcap & Smallcap Indices saw losses, with the BSE SmallCap index falling 0.35% and Nifty Smallcap 100 down 0.53%. Major Market Drivers : - IT Sector Under Pressure. - Technology stocks, particularly TCS and Infosys, declined around 3% each. The drops were attributed to concerns over the recent U.S. H-1B visa fee hike, which raises costs for deploying skilled tech workers abroad. Adani Group Stocks Rally : Following regulatory clearance from SEBI, Adani Power and Adani Total Gas surged by 19.98% and 19.87%, respectively. Investor enthusiasm around the group’s expansion and strategic positioning drove strong gains. Auto Sector Outperformance : Automobile stocks including Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra & Mahindra benefitted from upbeat festive season demand and positive analyst ratings. Maruti Suzuki touched a 52-week high, highlighting robust domestic consumption trends. Gold Prices Hit Record Levels : Gold surged to an all-time high, raising discussions about potential inflationary impacts and investor sentiment toward safe-haven assets. Markets remain volatile amid global uncertainties and sector-specific developments. IT and export-linked sectors continue to face headwinds, while domestic consumption plays, including autos, metals, and select energy stocks, provide pockets of strength. Investors may need to balance portfolios between defensive assets and high-growth sectors. - MarketForesee Research Desk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market close summary | Nifty 50 down 0.49% | Sensex decline 0.56% | Midcap Smallcap losses | TCS Infosys share price drop | US H-1B visa fee impact | Adani Power surge | Adani Total Gas gains | Auto sector festive demand | Maruti Suzuki 52-week high | Gold prices record high | Indian stock market trends | sectoral performance India | investor sentiment India | equity market volatility 2025