Introduction
After a strong rally on Monday, Indian equity indices saw a sharp reversal on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Both the Nifty 50 and Sensex closed lower, marking a significant pullback in the market. Despite the downturn, small and mid-cap stocks defied the overall trend, closing higher. Here are the five key highlights from today’s market action.
1. Nifty and Sensex Decline Sharply
The Nifty 50 fell by 346.35 points or 1.39%, closing at 24,578.35, while the Sensex declined by 1,282 points or 1.55%, ending the day at 81,148.22. The broader market sentiment turned negative early in the day, with both indices seeing significant losses as trading progressed. MoneyControl provides detailed daily updates on these movements.
2. Nifty Bank Follows the Market Trend
The Nifty Bank index mirrored the broader market’s performance, dropping 0.80% to close at 54,940.85. This marked a noticeable pullback from the previous day’s rally, reflecting the cautious market sentiment.
3. Small and Mid-Cap Stocks Stand Out
While the large-cap indices faltered, small and mid-cap stocks showed resilience. The BSE Smallcap index rose by 482.93 points (0.99%) to close at 49,176.68, and the BSE Midcap index gained 75.23 points (0.17%) to finish at 43,806.83. This divergence indicates that select stocks within these categories continue to perform well despite the overall market weakness. For more on small-cap stock picks, visit Business Insider India.
4. Sectoral Indices and Top Stock Performances
The Nifty IT index underperformed, closing 2.42% lower at 37,354.60. The FMCG sector also saw a decline, dropping 1.34%. The top gainers in the Nifty 50 included Bharat Electronics, which rose 4%, followed by Jio Financial Services, Hero MotoCorp, and Dr Reddy’s Labs. On the other hand, Infosys was the major loser, followed by Zomato, Power Grid Corporation, and HCL Technologies.
5. Market Breadth and Volatility
Despite the downturn in major indices, the overall market breadth remained in favor of the bulls. Out of 2,959 stocks traded, 1,948 advanced, 937 declined, and 74 remained unchanged. Additionally, 43 stocks hit fresh 52-week highs, while 10 stocks reached 52-week lows. The volatility index, however, cooled off by 1% to the 18.20 level. Check out a detailed analysis of volatility indices on Investing.com.
Conclusion
The Indian stock market experienced a sharp reversal on May 13, 2025, following a strong rally on Monday. While the Nifty and Sensex struggled, small and mid-cap stocks remained resilient. Investors should closely monitor these trends as the market stabilizes and reacts to both domestic and global factors in the coming days. MoneyControl remains a reliable source for updates on market changes.
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