24.3.2025 indian stock market updates

Today stock market continued its upward trajectory for the sixth consecutive session, bolstered by foreign portfolio investments and bargain hunting. The Nifty 50 index rose by 1.32% to close at 23,658.35, while the BSE Sensex increased by 1.4%, settling at 77,984.38. 

Top Gainers:

Kotak Mahindra Bank: Shares surged by 4.67%, closing at ₹2,176.15. 

NTPC Ltd.: The stock climbed 4.61%, ending at ₹367.35. 

State Bank of India (SBI): Shares rose by 3.77%, closing at ₹781.40. 

Tech Mahindra: The stock advanced by 3.51%. 

Power Grid Corporation of India: Shares increased by 3.09%. 

Top Losers:

Titan Company: The stock declined by 2.64%. 

IndusInd Bank: Shares fell by 2.54%. 

Trent Ltd.: The stock decreased by 1.85%. 

Mahindra & Mahindra: Shares dropped by 0.97%. 

Bharti Airtel: The stock edged down by 0.41%. 

The banking sector led the rally, with the Nifty Bank index rising by 2.20% to 51,704.95. This positive momentum was fueled by renewed foreign investments and favorable economic indicators, including cooling inflation and improved industrial production. 

Despite the recent gains, both indices remain approximately 10% below their record highs from late September 2024. Market analysts advise caution due to increased volatility, as evidenced by the volatility index's largest jump since January.