October 3, 2025 (Mid-cap): Nifty 50 Edges Lower in Volatile Session, High-Momentum Stocks Dominate Trade

Mumbai: Indian equity markets exhibited marginal weakness in the afternoon session of October 3, 2025, as the Nifty 50 slipped into negative territory amid mixed sectoral cues. However, strong buying interest in select counters drove sharp rallies, resulting in concentrated value and volume surges on the bourses.

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Nifty Index Movements and Sector Performance

The Nifty 50 index was down by 11.35 points (0.05%), closing at 24,824.70. The intraday range was defined by a low of 24,747.55 and a high of 24,855.70, with the index opening at 24,759.55. Peer indices remained mixed: the Nifty Next 50 gained modestly by 0.12%, while Nifty Financial Services and Nifty 100 registered marginal losses of 0.03% and 0.05% respectively. Nifty Bank managed a positive close, rising 0.31% to 55,521.05 with a gain of 173.10 points.

Top Gainers: Power-Driven by Volume and Value

Several stocks outperformed the market:

• ORIENTTECH, AAATECH, and KIOCL each soared nearly 20%, led by robust volumes and substantial traded value.

• ORIENTTECH jumped 20% to ₹425.15 with a trading volume of 66.43 lakhs and a value of ₹269.25 crore.

• KIOCL surged 19.99%, closing at ₹528.80, and posted a high value of ₹498.08 crore.

• KALAMANDIR also remained strong, rising 18.16% on significant volume and ₹472.03 crore in value.

• ATLANTAA, another momentum favorite, was up nearly 20%.

Notable Losers: Selective Pressure

On the downside, the most notable losers included:

• NIFMID150, which dipped 6.04%.

• CENTUM, retreating nearly 5.94%.

• INFOMEDIA, BMWVENTLTD, and SHANKARA each slipped between 5% and 5.10%, reflecting selective profit booking and sectoral rotation.

Market Activity and Outlook

The session highlighted a clear divergence between the headline index and well-traded momentum stocks. Traded value and volumes were dominated by a handful of outperformers, particularly in mid-cap and thematic counters like ORIENTTECH, KIOCL, and KALAMANDIR, showing continued interest from institutional and retail participants. Meanwhile, the rest of the market remained subdued.

Conclusion: October 3, 2025

Despite a flat close in benchmark indices, the Indian market offered sharp opportunities in high-momentum stocks as strong sectoral flows dictated the trading narrative. Volatility and sectoral rotation are likely to remain key features in the coming sessions.