Mumbai: On 18 July 2025, the Indian stock market witnessed a broadly negative session, with major indices closing in the red. The Nifty 50 index dropped by 143.05 points (-0.57%), ending the day at 24,968.40. This marks a slip below the psychologically crucial 25,000 level. The index opened at 25,108.55, hit an intraday high of 25,144.60, and dipped to a low of 24,918.65 before closing.
Other key indices followed a similar bearish trend:
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Nifty Next 50 fell by 486.30 points (-0.71%) to close at 68,225.15. -
Nifty Financial Services dropped 253.30 points (-0.94%) ending at 26,556.15.
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Nifty Bank plunged 545.80 points (-0.96%) to settle at 56,283.00.
Nifty Next 50 fell by 486.30 points (-0.71%) to close at 68,225.15.
Top Gainers (Stocks that rallied the most):
| Symbol | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASTEC-RE | ₹18.90 | +5.40 | +40.00% | 0.29 | 0.05 |
| VIJIFIN | ₹3.81 | +0.63 | +19.81% | 37.49 | 1.42 |
| BHAGYANRG | ₹108.03 | +14.05 | +14.95% | 10.66 | 11.05 |
| GMDC LTD | ₹429.40 | +50.00 | +13.18% | 471.93 | 2,002.14 |
| MANALIPETC | ₹77.95 | +8.83 | +12.77% | 230.32 | 178.91 |
Highlight:
GMDC Ltd stood out as a volume and value leader, with an impressive ₹2,002.14 Cr traded and a 13.18% gain — indicating strong investor interest.
Top Losers (Stocks that declined the most):
| Symbol | LTP | Change | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTL-RE | ₹1.00 | -0.44 | -30.56% | 35.12 | 0.35 |
| GVPTECH-RE | ₹0.22 | -0.06 | -21.43% | 11.59 | 0.03 |
| MPS LTD | ₹2,433.00 | -467.40 | -16.12% | 4.18 | 104.97 |
| AFFORDABLE | ₹465.75 | -57.40 | -10.97% | 1.91 | 9.19 |
| SUVIDHAA | ₹5.16 | -0.58 | -10.10% | 37.75 | 2.10 |
Highlight:
MPS Ltd witnessed a major correction, tumbling 16.12% and losing ₹467.40 in value — likely triggering investor caution.
Sentiment Insight on 18 July 2025:
Today’s market tone was cautiously bearish, with broader indices and sectoral benchmarks reflecting selling pressure. However, the sharp gains in select mid-cap and small-cap stocks like GMDC Ltd and ASTEC-RE provided some relief to investors looking for momentum trades.
