Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, both ended lower, with declines driven by Financial, FMCG, and Realty stocks.
- The BSE Sensex closed at 80,235.59, down by 368.49 points or 0.46%.
- The Nifty50 ended at 24,487.40, losing 97.65 points or 0.4%.
Broader market indices also ended on a mixed note, with Nifty Midcap 100 closing 0.27% lower and SmallCap settling 0.04% higher.
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Impact on the stock market
Nifty Financial dropped by 0.9%, while Private Bank and FMCG stocks also faced declines of 0.81% and 0.5%, respectively.
The Realty sector saw a 0.73% drop.
On a positive note, sectors like Nifty Metal and IT rose by 0.38%, while Nifty Auto and Pharma gained 0.56% and 0.69%, respectively.
| Sector/Index | Performance |
| IT & BPM sector | 0.38% |
| Healthcare sector | 0.59% |
| Oil & Gas sector | 0.40% |
| Real estate sector | -0.08% |
| PSU Bank in India | -0.08% |
Top gainers today
| Company | Price (in ₹) | Change % |
| Maruti Suzuki Share Price | 12,840.00 | 1.93 |
| Tech Mahindra Share Price | 1,509.30 | 1.90 |
| Hero Motocorp Share Price | 4,645.20 | 1.82 |
| M&M Share Price | 3,236.50 | 1.58 |
| NTPC Share Price | 340.10 | 1.18 |
Top losers today
| Company | Price (in ₹) | Change % |
| Bajaj Finance Share Price | 853.00 | -2.83 |
| Trent Share Price | 5,365.50 | -1.43 |
| HUL Share Price | 2,483.80 | -1.37 |
| HDFC Bank Share Price | 1,969.90 | -1.29 |
| Nestle Share Price | 1,091.10 | -1.26 |
Market aftermath: Impact on stocks
Muthoot Microfin: A 95% Decline in Q1 Profit
Muthoot Microfin Ltd reported a sharp 95% decline in net profit for Q1FY26, down to ₹6 crore from ₹113 crore in Q1FY25. The sharp fall was mainly due to a rise in non-performing assets (NPAs), which more than doubled to 4.85% from 2.10% a year ago.
The company’s total income also dropped to ₹559 crore, from ₹664 crore in the same period last year. With the increased NPAs and reduced profits, Muthoot Microfin has been under pressure, and investors will be keen to see how it handles these challenges in the coming quarters.
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Rail Vikas Nigam: Shares Decline Amid Volume Surge
Shares of Rail Vikas Nigam saw a 5.65% decline, closing at ₹323.15. The stock faced a significant fall despite high trading volume, making it one of the top losers on the Nifty Midcap 150 index.
The company’s recent financials revealed a slight decline in net profit for the March 2025 quarter, down to ₹406.74 crore from ₹435.34 crore in the previous year. Despite a drop in revenue, Rail Vikas Nigam reported solid annual performance, with revenue of ₹19,923 crore in FY25. However, with the stock’s underperformance today, it remains to be seen if it can recover in the near future.
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CRISIL: Shares Fall 2.31%
Shares of CRISIL dropped by 2.31% to ₹5,105.50, making it one of the top losers on the Nifty Midcap 150 index. Despite its steady growth in revenue and net profit over the past year, the stock saw a decline today, reflecting a shift in investor sentiment.
For Q1FY26, CRISIL’s revenue increased to ₹843 crore, up from ₹797 crore in Q1FY25, while net profit rose from ₹150 crore to ₹171 crore. The company’s annual financials also showed a positive growth trend, with revenue growing from ₹1,981 crore in FY20 to ₹3,259 crore in FY24. However, its current decline shows that investor sentiment can be volatile.
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Crude Oil: Markets Eye US-Russia Talks
In the commodities market, crude oil saw a decline, with Brent crude trading at $66.27, down by 0.48%, and WTI crude at $63.50, down by 0.59%.
Market sentiment surrounding crude oil is influenced by the potential for peace talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Optimism over these talks has led to lower oil prices, with markets hoping that de-escalation in the conflict could reduce sanctions on Russian oil and further lower crude prices.
Conclusion
Today’s performance in the Indian stock market was largely negative, with major indices ending lower due to declines in key sectors like Financial, FMCG, and Realty. Muthoot Microfin reported a huge drop in profits, and Rail Vikas Nigam and CRISIL also saw stock declines amid investor uncertainty.
On the positive side, sectors like Metal, IT, Auto, and Pharma showed some resilience. The ongoing developments in crude oil prices and potential global peace talks between the US and Russia also continue to influence market sentiment.
As the market moves forward, investors will closely watch corporate earnings, global geopolitical tensions, and sector-specific performance.
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