Mumbai: On August 25, 2025, Indian equity indices closed mixed, with the Nifty 50 and Nifty Next 50 posting healthy gains, while select financial indices declined marginally. The trading session was marked by robust rallies in paper and specialty stocks, even as some names saw substantial corrections.
Nifty Indices Performance
By the closing bell (3:30 PM IST):
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Nifty 50 ended at 24,967.75, up 97.65 points (0.39%). The index opened at 24,949.15, peaked at 25,021.55, and saw a low of 24,894.35. -
Nifty Next 50 rose to 67,711.35, gaining 171.25 points (0.25%).
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Nifty Fin Service dipped slightly by 10.15 points (-0.04%) to 26,306.90.
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Nifty Bank was down 10.10 points (-0.02%) to finish at 55,139.30.
Nifty 50 ended at 24,967.75, up 97.65 points (0.39%). The index opened at 24,949.15, peaked at 25,021.55, and saw a low of 24,894.35.
Top Gainers
Paper sector and specialty stocks led the top gainers list, achieving significant upward movement:
| Symbol | LTP | CHNG | %CHNG | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMAMIPAP | 116.52 | 19.42 | 20.00 | 12.81 | 14.18 |
| RELIABLE | 113.40 | 18.90 | 20.00 | 3.17 | 3.52 |
| SHREERAMA | 50.78 | 8.46 | 19.99 | 23.58 | 11.51 |
| JKPAPER | 406.50 | 57.80 | 16.58 | 245.26 | 985.09 |
| DAVAN-RE1 | 0.16 | 0.02 | 14.29 | 67.94 | 0.11 |
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EMAMIPAP and RELIABLE soared 20%, highlighting notable momentum in specialty paper and packaging stocks.
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SHREERAMA surged 19.99%, while JKPAPER gained 16.58%, supported by heavy trading volumes.
Top Losers
Some stocks experienced double-digit declines, reflecting sectoral churn and profit booking:
| Symbol | LTP | CHNG | %CHNG | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLOYDSE-RE | 27.00 | -5.97 | -18.11 | 276.04 | 77.70 |
| AFFORDABLE | 345.00 | -53.70 | -13.47 | 1.38 | 5.00 |
| WEL | 130.50 | -13.75 | -9.53 | 9.99 | 13.45 |
| CHEMBONDCH | 199.29 | -17.89 | -8.24 | 3.63 | 8.04 |
| DPWIRES | 230.00 | -19.51 | -7.82 | 0.90 | 2.14 |
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LLOYDSE-RE was the biggest loser of the day, sliding 18.11% on highest volume (276.04 lakh shares).
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AFFORDABLE, WEL, CHEMBONDCH, and DPWIRES each posted noteworthy declines ranging from nearly 8% to over 13%.
Conclusion on August 25
The market closed with a positive bias for benchmark indices, buoyed by strong performances in select paper and specialty stocks, but certain segments faced heavy selling pressure. Large volumes in both top gaining and losing stocks reflected active churn and dynamic investor sentiment in the marketplace on August 25, 2025.
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