The Sensex touched an intraday high of 82,718.14 and closed at 82,530.74, gaining 1,200.18 points or 1.48%. This was a significant rally, and except for IndusInd Bank, which declined by 0.24%, all other constituent stocks in the Sensex ended higher.
Meanwhile, the Nifty50 closed above the 25,000 mark at 25,062.10, up by 395.20 points or 1.6%. The Nifty50 had a trading range between 25,116.25 to 24,494.45 during the session.
The Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices rose by 0.70% and 0.54%, respectively. Additionally, the fear index (India VIX), which measures market volatility, settled 1.93% lower at 16.89 points, indicating that investors were feeling more confident.
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Impact on the stock market
BSE Auto Index: The auto sector continued to perform well, with a 2% gain. Hero MotoCorp, Tata Motors, and Bajaj Auto were among the top gainers.
Banking Stocks: Banks performed well, with the banking index rising as positive trade sentiment spread across financial institutions.
| Sector/Index | Performance |
| IT & BPM sector | 1.16% |
| Healthcare sector | 0.92% |
| Oil & Gas sector | 1.20% |
| Real estate sector | 1.92% |
| PSU Bank in India | 0.18% |
Top gainers today
| Company | Price (in ₹) | Change % |
| Hero Motocorp Share Price | 4,325.00 | 6.34 |
| JSW Steel Share Price | 1,038.30 | 4.95 |
| Tata Motors Share Price | 728.10 | 4.17 |
| Trent Share Price | 5,577.50 | 4.02 |
| HCL Tech Share Price | 1,696.00 | 3.56 |
Top losers today
| Company | Price (in ₹) | Change % |
| Asian Paints Share Price | 2,282.30 | -1.82 |
| Cipla Share Price | 1,494.80 | -1.66 |
| Tata Motors Share Price | 698.95 | -1.24 |
| Kotak Mahindra Share Price | 2,092.40 | -1.10 |
| NTPC Share Price | 338.55 | -0.86 |
Market aftermath: Impact on stocks
Larsen & Toubro: Trading with positive momentum
Shares of Larsen & Toubro (L&T) saw a notable increase of 1.73%, trading at ₹3,635. The rise was accompanied by increased trading volume, showing heightened investor interest. As one of the top players in the Indian stock market, L&T’s performance is closely watched, especially since it is part of both the Nifty50 and Nifty100 indices.
L&T reported robust growth across its various segments. For Q4 FY25, the company posted a net profit of ₹6,133.44 crore, showing a healthy increase. The full-year financial performance also showed impressive figures, with a revenue of ₹255,734 crore and a net profit of ₹17,687 crore, reflecting strong operational and strategic execution.
The stock performance was also buoyed by investor confidence in L&T’s capabilities in infrastructure, technology, and heavy engineering sectors.
ITC Hotels: Solid growth in Q4 results
ITC Hotels reported a 19.5% rise in its net profit for Q4 FY25, amounting to ₹257 crore. This was a strong quarter, as the company also achieved a 4.5% increase in its revenue from operations, reaching ₹1,061 crore.
Despite strong performance, ITC Hotels did not experience the same level of excitement in its stock price as some other sectors, but it remains a key player in the hospitality industry.
Auto sector shows growth
The auto index gained 2% today, with several automobile companies, including Hero MotoCorp and Tata Motors, posting significant gains. Hero MotoCorp rose by 6%, trading at ₹4,323.25, as analysts expect rural demand to pick up. Tata Motors also saw a 4% increase in its stock price, trading at ₹727.
This rally comes amidst optimism in the auto sector, driven by expectations of stable growth and positive macroeconomic factors such as the anticipated monsoon season and improved rural sentiment.
Crude oil prices dip
Crude oil futures experienced a decline today, influenced by data showing an increase in US inventories. At 9:55 AM, July Brent oil futures were at $64.69, down by 2.12%, while June crude oil futures on WTI were at $61.77, down by 2.19%. The increase in US oil inventories signals a potential slowdown in demand, which is putting downward pressure on prices.
Here’s a look at the crude oil price movement:
| Futures | Price (₹) | Change (%) | Date |
| Brent Oil | $64.69 | -2.12% | 15th May 2025 |
| WTI Crude | $61.77 | -2.19% | 15th May 2025 |
| May Crude Oil (MCX) | ₹5,295 | -2.27% | 15th May 2025 |
The drop in crude oil prices follows concerns over a potential slowdown in global oil demand and shifting geopolitical dynamics, such as a potential deal between the US and Iran. Analysts are keeping a close eye on this for further impacts on global energy markets.
Conclusion
The Indian stock market showed strong performance today, with the Sensex and Nifty50 rising by over 1.5%. This positive movement was largely driven by the announcement of trade negotiations between the US and India, leading to eased trade tensions. While the broader market remains optimistic, specific sectors like automobiles and technology saw notable growth.
Larsen & Toubro, ITC Hotels, and the auto sector were among the key gainers, and overall market sentiment remains positive, especially with the expected positive economic indicators such as rural demand recovery and the monsoon season.
Crude oil prices, however, faced downward pressure due to rising US inventories, indicating potential volatility in energy markets.
As always, investors should remain cautious and monitor sector-specific trends, as well as global factors, for further market movements.
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