Nifty 50 Opens October 3rd (Opening) On Weak Note, Select Stocks Outperform Despite Broad Market Decline

Mumbai: On October 3, 2025, Indian equity markets faced modest downward pressure with the Nifty 50 closing 56.45 points lower, led primarily by profit booking and sectoral weakness across indices. Nonetheless, several stocks continued to display robust momentum and captured significant investor attention.

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Nifty Indices and Sectoral Movement

The Nifty 50 index concluded at 24,779.90, marking a decline of 0.23%. It opened at 24,759.55, hit an intraday high of 24,855.70, and touched a low of 24,747.55. Comparable indices reflected a negative tone: Nifty Next 50 fell 0.16%, Nifty Financial Services dropped 0.34%, Nifty Bank slid 0.01%, and Nifty 100 retreated as well. Broadly, sectoral indices signaled caution, mirroring global risk-off trends and domestic profit-taking.

Strong Gainers Defy Broader Trend

Despite the headline weakness, select stocks posted impressive gains:

• ATLANTAA surged 19.99%, supported by a volume of 32.13 lakhs and a value traded at ₹17.65 crores.

• AAATECH advanced 17.96% to ₹103.50.

• KIOCL rallied 17.27%, clocking turnover of ₹298.40 crores, the highest among gainers.

• KALAMANDIR gained 14.81%, with strong trading volume at 134.65 lakhs and remarkable value of ₹233.83 crores.

• SANDUMA rose 11.81%.

These counters remained preferred picks for momentum traders, underpinned by sector rotation and fresh buying interest.

Notable Losers Weigh on Indices

The session also witnessed sharp declines in:

• NIFMID150 (-6.32%), SUNTV (-5.81%), BMWVENTLTD (-5.01%), BCONCEPTS and BLUECOAST (both -5.00%). SUNTV’s turnover reached ₹70.14 crores, highlighting significant profit booking.

• Weakness in these stocks reflected localized issues and broader rotation away from underperforming names.

Market Activity and Outlook

Volumes were concentrated in both gainers and select losers, with KIOCL and KALAMANDIR seeing especially high value and trading interest. The mixed breadth underlines continued volatility, with traders focusing on stock-specific action amid ongoing sectoral repositioning.

Conclusion: October 3 (Opening)

The Indian market edged lower but remained resilient in certain pockets, providing tradeable swings for active investors. Focus continues on thematic plays and high-volume performers as the market consolidates.