India Stocks Review
Indices fall to 2-week low as profit taking intensifies
This story was originally published at 16:19 IST on 31 October 2025
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By Akash Mandal
MUMBAI – Benchmark indices ended lower for the second straight session, with the Nifty 50 falling to a two-week low of 25711.20 intraday as investors booked profits after stocks rose significantly earlier in the month. Fall in heavyweights HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, and Axis Bank weighed on the market.
The Nifty 50 ended at 25722.10 points, down 155.75 points or 0.6%. The index managed to stay above 25700, which analysts believe is positive for the market. The BSE Sensex closed at 83938.71 points, down 465.75 points or 0.6%. Bharat Electronics surged 4% and was the top Nifty 50 gainer after the company's net profit and sales for the September quarter surpassed estimates. The stock was slightly lower ahead of its earnings. Shriram Finance, which was flat, ended over 1% higher after its net profit for the September quarter beat the consensus estimate. Larsen & Toubro and Eicher Motors ended 1% and 2% higher, respectively.
On the other hand, NTPC fell 3.5% after many brokerages downgraded the stock because of weak second quarter earnings and a tepid outlook. Cipla extended its decline for the second straight session. The stock ended 2.5% lower a day after its long-serving managing director and global chief executive officer announced his resignation. Shares of Eternal, earlier known as Zomato, fell for the third straight session. The stock ended 3.5% lower and was the worst hit in the Nifty 50.
Most sector indices ended on a mixed note. Nifty Metal declined for the second straight session, having risen 6% in six sessions prior to that. Public-sector banks continued their rise on reports that the government plans to relax norms for foreign entities to invest in them. The Nifty PSU Bank ended nearly 2% higher and was the top gainer among the sector indices, with Canara Bank, UCO Bank, and IDBI Bank ending 2-6% higher.
Union Bank of India ended over 4% higher and was the top gainer in the Nifty 200 a day after its net profit for Jul-Sept beat analysts' estimates by a wide margin. United Spirits surged 7% to an over four-month high in early trade after the company's stellar performance for the September quarter on most fronts but ended the day just 3% higher.
Navin Fluorine International ended over 14% higher as its top line and bottom line for the September quarter beat analysts' estimates and brokerages reiterated their positive stance on the company's growth outlook. Chennai Petroleum Corp. surged for the second straight session, ending 11% higher, after it reported a profit for the September quarter against a loss year ago.
On the other hand, Motilal Oswal Financial Services ended nearly 5% lower and was the worst hit in the Nifty 200 after its revenue and profit both plunged on year in the September quarter. Its year-on-year decline in net profit was the steepest since September 2022, barring the net loss it suffered in the March quarter. Bandhan Bank ended 8% lower and was the worst hit in the Nifty 500 after its net profit for the September quarter fell the most in six quarters.
Mphasis closed more than 4% lower despite robust earnings and deal wins for Jul-Sept, as the information technology company's gross profit margin declined sequentially. Vedant Fashions ended nearly 4% lower after profit and revenue fell on year during the September quarter.
* Of the Nifty 50 stocks, 9 rose and 41 fell
* Of the Sensex stocks, 5 rose and 25 fell
* On the NSE, 1,266 stocks rose, 1,806 fell, and 109 were unchanged
* On the BSE, 1,799 stocks rose, 2,360 fell, and 161 were unchanged
* Nifty PSU Bank: up 1.6%; Nifty India Defence: up 1%; Nifty Media: down 1.3%
BSE NSE
Sensex: 83938.71, down 465.75 points or 0.6% Nifty 50: 25722.10, down 155.75 points or 0.6%
S&P BSE Sensitive Index | Nifty 50 |
Lifetime High: 85978.25 (Sept. 27, 2024) | : Lifetime High: 26277.35 (Sept. 27, 2024) |
Record Close High: 85836.12 (Sept. 26, 2024) | : Record Close High: 26216.05 (Sept. 26, 2024) |
2025 1st day close: 78507.41 (Jan. 1) | : 2025 1st day close: 23742.90 (Jan. 1) |
2025 Closing High: 84997.13 (Oct. 29) | : 2025 Closing High: 26053.90 (Oct. 29) |
2025 Closing Low: 72989.93 (Mar. 4) | : 2025 Closing Low: 22082.65 (Mar. 4) |
2025 High (intraday): 85290.06 (Oct. 23) | : 2025 High (intraday): 26104.20 (Oct.23) |
2025 Low (intraday): 71425.01 (Apr. 7) | : 2025 Low (intraday): 21743.65 (Apr. 7) |
2024 1st day close: 72271.94 (Jan. 1) | : 2024 1st day close: 21741.90 (Jan. 1) |
2024 Closing High: 85836.12 (Sept. 26) | : 2024 Closing High: 26216.05 (Sept. 26) |
2024 Closing Low: 70370.55 (Jan. 23) | : 2024 Closing Low: 21238.80 (Jan. 23) |
2024 High (intraday): 85978.25 (Sep. 27) | : 2024 High (intraday): 26277.35 (Sept. 27) |
2024 Low (intraday): 70001.60 (Jan. 24) | : 2024 Low (intraday): 21137.20 (Jan. 24) |
2023 1st day close: 61167.79 (Jan. 2) | : 2023 1st day close: 18197.45 (Jan. 2) |
2023 Closing High: 72410.38 (Dec. 28) | : 2023 Closing High: 21778.70 (Dec. 28) |
2023 Closing Low: 59288.35 (Feb. 27) | : 2023 Closing Low: 17311.80 (Oct. 17) |
2023 High (intraday): 72484.34 (Dec. 28) | : 2023 High (intraday): 21801.45 (Dec. 28) |
2023 Low (intraday): 58699.20 (Jan. 30) | : 2023 Low (intraday): 17098.55 (Jan. 17) |
2022 1st day close: 59183.22 (Jan. 3) | : 2022 1st day close: 17625.70 (Jan. 3) |
2022 Closing High: 63284.19 (Dec. 1) | : 2022 Closing High: 18812.50 (Dec. 1) |
2022 Closing Low: 51360.42 (Jun. 17) | : 2022 Closing Low: 15293.50 (Jun. 17) |
2022 High (intraday): 63583.07 (Dec. 1) | : 2022 High (intraday): 18887.60 (Dec. 1) |
2022 Low (intraday): 50921.22 (Jun. 17) | : 2022 Low (intraday): 15183.40 (Jun. 17) |
2021 Closing High: 61305.95 (Oct. 14) | : 2021 Closing High: 18338.55 (Oct. 14) |
2021 Closing Low: 46285.77 (Jan. 29) | : 2021 Closing Low: 13634.60 (Jan. 29) |
2021 High (intraday): 61353.25 (Oct. 14) | : 2021 High (intraday): 18350.75 (Oct. 14) |
2021 Low (intraday): 46160.46 (Jan. 29) | : 2021 Low (intraday): 13596.75 (Jan. 29) |
2020 Closing High: 47751.33 (Dec. 31) | : 2020 Closing High: 13981.95 (Dec. 30) |
2020 Closing Low: 25981.24 (Mar. 23) | : 2020 Closing Low: 7610.25 (Mar. 23) |
2020 High (intraday): 47896.97 (Dec. 31) | : 2020 High (intraday): 14024.85 (Dec. 31) |
2020 Low (intraday): 25638.90 (Mar. 24) | : 2020 Low (intraday): 7511.10 (Mar. 24) |
2019 High (intraday): 41809.96 (Dec. 20) | : 2019 High (intraday): 12293.90 (Dec. 20) |
2019 Low (intraday): 35287.16 (Feb. 19) | : 2019 Low (intraday): 10583.65 (Jan. 29) |
2018 High (intraday): 38938.91(Aug. 28)) | : 2018 High(intraday): 11760.20 (Aug. 28) |
2018 Low (intraday): 32483.8 (Mar. 23) | : 2018 Low (intraday): 9951.9 (Mar. 23) |
2017 High (intraday): 34005.37 (Dec. 26) | : 2017 High(intraday): 10515.10 (Dec. 26) |
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Edited by Ashish Shirke
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