Sensex settles 625 pts lower; Nifty ends below 24,850; VIX jumps 2.85%
The domestic equity benchmarks ended with major cuts today, snapping a two-day winning streak, as mixed global cues and profit booking weighed on investor sentiment. Caution prevailed ahead of key domestic economic data releases. The Nifty closed below the 24,850 mark. PSU Bank, realty, and pharma stocks advanced, while FMCG, IT, and auto shares declined.
As per provisional closing data, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, tanked 624.82 points or 0.76% to 81,551.63. The Nifty 50 index slipped 174.95 points or 0.70% to 24,826.20.
Mahindra & Mahindra (down 2.17%), Axis Bank (down 1.42%) and UltraTech Cement (down 2.28%) dragged the indices lower.
In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.18% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index added 0.19%.
The market breadth was negative. On the BSE, 1,956 shares rose and 1,976 shares fell. A total of 152 shares were unchanged.
The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, added 2.85% to 18.54.
IPO Update:
The initial public offer (IPO) of Schloss Bangalore received bids for 57,34,984 shares as against 4,66,10,169 shares on offer, according to stock exchange data at 15:20 IST on Tuesday (27 May 2025). The issue was subscribed 0.12 times.
The issue opened for bidding on Monday (26 May 2025) and it will close on Wednesday (28 May 2025). The price band of the IPO is fixed between Rs 413 and 435 per share. An investor can bid for a minimum of 34 equity shares and in multiples thereof.
The initial public offer (IPO) of Aegis Vopak Terminals received bids for 2,15,73,594 lakh shares as against 6,90,58,296 shares on offer, according to stock exchange data at 15:20 IST on Tuesday (27 May 2025). The issue was subscribed 0.31 times.
The issue opened for bidding on Monday (26 May 2025) and it will close on Wednesday (28 May 2025). The price band of the IPO is fixed between Rs 223 and 235 per share. An investor can bid for a minimum of 63 equity shares and in multiples thereof.
The initial public offer (IPO) of Prostarm Info Systems received bids for 3,01,60,800 lakh shares as against 1,12,00,000 shares on offer, according to stock exchange data at 15:20 IST on Tuesday (27 May 2025). The issue was subscribed 2.69 times.
The issue opened for bidding on Tuesday (27 May 2025) and it will close on Thursday (29 May 2025). The price band of the IPO is fixed between Rs 223 and 235 per share. An investor can bid for a minimum of 63 equity shares and in multiples thereof.
New Listing:
Shares of Borana Weaves was locked in upper circuit of 5% at Rs 255.10 on the BSE, representing a premium of 18.10% compared with the issue price of Rs 216.
The scrip was listed at Rs 243.00, exhibiting a premium of 12.5% to the issue price.
The stock has hit a high of 255.10 and a low of 243 On the BSE, over 2.06 lakh shares of the company were traded in the counter.
Buzzing Index:
The Nifty FMCG fell 0.88% to 56,547.60. The index added 1.70% in the two consecutive previous trading sessions.
ITC (down 2.08%), United Spirits (down 1.39%), Godrej Consumer Products (down 1.19%), Tata Consumer Products (down 0.8%), United Breweries (down 0.78%), Hindustan Unilever (down 0.59%), Britannia Industries (down 0.52%), Patanjali Foods (down 0.16%), Emami (down 0.06%) declined.
On the other hand, Dabur India (up 0.74%) ,Marico (up 0.59%) and Radico Khaitan (up 0.28%) edged up.
Stocks in Spotlight:
India Pesticides surged 10.16% after the companys consolidated net profit zoomed 1,953.8% to Rs 21.77 crore on a 64.06% increase in revenue from operations to Rs 207.24 crore in Q4 FY25 compared to Q4 FY24.
Blue Dart Express slipped 5.25% after the company reported 29.09% decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 55.15 crore in Q4 FY25 as against Rs 77.78 crore posted in Q4 FY24. However, revenue from operations rose 7.13% YoY to Rs 1,417.32 crore in the quarter ended 31 March 2025.
Snowman Logistics fell 1.96%. The company reported 81.4% surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 3.90 crore on an 8.27% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 137.01 crore in Q4 March 2025 over Q4 March 2024.
Brainbees Solutions (Firstcry) tanked 5.92% after the companys consolidated net loss widened to Rs 76.74 crore in Q4 FY25, compared with a net loss of Rs 51.74 crore in Q4 FY24. Revenue from operations jumped 15.8% YoY to Rs 1,930.32 crore in Q4 FY25.
Olectra Greentech declined 6.65% after the companys consolidated net profit slipped 55.2% to Rs 20.69 crore in Q4 FY25, compared with Rs 46.62 crore in Q3 FY25. Revenue from operations declined 12.89% QoQ to Rs 448.92 crore during the quarter.
Venus Remedies soared 9.64% after the company reported a 99.80% surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 21 crore in Q4 FY25 as against Rs 10.51 crore recorded in Q4 FY24. However, revenue from operations decreased marginally to Rs 194.97 crore in Q4 FY25, as against Rs 195.16 crore posted in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Bondada Engineering rose 5.81% after the company announced that it has secured a Letter of Award (LOA) worth Rs 204.20 crore from Telangana Power Generation Corporation (TGGENCO) for setting up of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Bajaj Healthcare tumbled 6.81%. The company reported standalone net profit of Rs 11.18 crore in Q4 FY25 as compared with net loss of Rs 29.92 crore posted in Q4 FY24. However, revenue from operations jumped 15.36% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 154.47 crore in the quarter ended 31 March 2025.
Shriram Properties surged 16.30% after the companys consolidated net profit soared 137% to Rs 47.78 crore on 34.9% jump in revenue from operations to Rs 407.73 crore in Q4 FY25 over Q4 FY24.
Global Markets:
US Dow Jones futures soared 566 points early Tuesday, hinting at a strong start for Wall Street after a long weekend break. The US stock market was shut on Monday for Memorial Day.
European markets advanced on Tuesday as French inflation cooled to 0.6% in May. Provisional data from Insee, Frances statistics office, pointed to annual harmonized inflation increasing by 0.6% in May It marked a slowdown from April, when French inflation rose by 0.9% on an annual basis.
German consumer sentiment improved in May. According to the GfK Consumer Climate report, sentiment rose for the third consecutive month in May, driven by easing inflation and favorable wage settlements. However, despite the improvement, overall sentiment remained low as U.S. tariff policies continued to dampen consumer willingness to spend, with many hesitant to make discretionary purchases.
In the U.K., food inflation rose by 2.8% year-on-year in May, according to the British Retail Consortium. This marks the fourth consecutive month of rising prices, up from 2.6% in April and above the three-month average of 2.6%.
Asian shares ended mixed as investors continued to assess the global trade climate after U.S. President Donald Trump deferred 50% tariffs on European Union imports.
Japans Nikkei slipped after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda highlighted risks from sticky inflation. He hinted that more rate hikes could be on the table if the economy picks up steam.
China, meanwhile, offered a glimmer of optimism. Industrial profits rose 3% year-on-year in April, beating Marchs 2.6% growth. For the first four months of the year, profits are up 1.4%, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
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