Mumbai: In the closing session on 24 September 2025, Indian equity benchmarks witnessed extended selling pressure, resulting in further declines across major indices. Nonetheless, a handful of stocks managed robust gains, highlighting pockets of investor optimism despite prevailing risk aversion.
Nifty 50 finished at 25,056.90, down by 112.60 points or 0.45%. The benchmark opened at 25,108.75 and moved between a high of 25,149.85 and a low of 25,027.45, reinforcing the session’s volatility. Nifty Next 50 plunged 835.20 points (-1.20%), Nifty Fin Service lost 171.05 points (-0.64%), and Nifty Bank dropped 388.25 points (-0.70%), showcasing widespread sell-off in headline and sectoral indices.
Top Gainers: Strong Moves in Select Counters
Despite the broader market slide, a few stocks delivered outsize gains. ZUARIIND surged 19.99% to 376.05, PARADEEP rallied 11.20% to 193.20 on exceptionally high volume, NRAIL climbed 11.75% to 412.20, BEARDSELL rose 15.56% to 35.95, and BHARATGEAR gained 13.10% to 119.60. These advances were backed by solid demand and sustained investor interest; PARADEEP especially stood out for its turnover.
Major Losers: Key Stocks Face Sharp Corrections
On the downside, SHRADHA-RE fell 36.30% to 4.51, EIMCOELECO slid 14.93% to 1,728.00, ADANIPOWER dropped 10.81% with massive traded volume, ATGL retreated 7.95%, and INTENTECH lost 7.81%. Many of these stocks saw heavy institutional exits or profit booking, adding to the negative tone across midcaps and heavyweights.
Conclusion: 24 September 2025
24 September 2025’s session marked continued risk-off sentiment in Indian equities with Nifty 50 breaking lower, sectoral indices in the red, and many stocks facing deep cuts. Select counters bucked the trend on strong buying and stock-specific triggers. Caution prevails as traders monitor evolving macro trends and institutional moves for cues on stability and recovery.