Market Recap 18-2-2025
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Indian Indices
I) Nifty: opened at 22963 and touched a high of 22992, then a low of 22801 and closed at 22945 with a total of -14 points in Negative.

II) Bank Nifty: opened at 49211 and touched a high of 49328, then a low of 48814, and closed at 49087 with a total of -171 points Negative.

III) CNX Finance: opened at 23258 and touched a high of 23311, then a low of 22092, and closed at 23280, with a total of +9 points in Positive.

IV) Nifty Mid Select: open 11179 and touched a high of 11203, then a low of 11001 and closed at 11136, With a total of -36 points in Negative.

NSE Advance and Decline

Nifty 500 Top Gainer Market

1. Gillette India:- Gillette India's share price rally also comes ahead of the dividend record date. Gillette India had earlier announced a dividend of ₹65 per share and the record date is February 19, 2025.
2. NLC India:- NLC India Ltd. has experienced notable stock market activity, gaining 3.55% on February 18, 2025, and outperforming its sector. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 218.4 and has shown a strong upward trend over the past two days, accumulating a total return of 12.57%.
Nifty 500 TOP LOSER Market

1. PTC Industries:- PTC Industries, a company that has caught the attention of investors, has witnessed extraordinary growth in its stock price over the past several years. The company’s shares, which were priced at just INR 65 in 2016, have skyrocketed to INR 11,635 in early 2025. This represents an incredible growth of 179 times over 9 years. For those who invested in the company’s shares in 2016, the returns have been nothing short of phenomenal.
2. Carborundum:- The company recorded a net profit for Q3 at Rs 34.78 crore as compared to Rs 111.3 crore a year ago, down 69 per cent
Sectoral Performance

Outperforming stocks vs. nifty 500 over 1 week

Underperforming Stock vs Nifty 500 over 1 week

Stock With Rising Volume

Headlines
On February 18, 2025, the Indian stock market experienced a downturn, influenced by weak corporate earnings and continued foreign investor sell-offs. The Nifty 50 index declined by 0.6% to 22,827.65, and the BSE Sensex fell by 0.51% to 75,610.25. This marks a significant drop from their September 2024 highs, with the benchmarks currently 13% below those levels. The market's performance was further impacted by underwhelming corporate earnings over the past two quarters, a $12 billion outflow of foreign investments, sluggish domestic growth, and global trade uncertainties.
In contrast, NTPC Ltd. shares rose by 2.94% to 311.40 Indian rupees, outperforming the broader market. This increase occurred despite a generally weak trading session, where the BSE SENSEX Index declined by 0.04% to 75,967.39. NTPC's performance stands out, especially considering its 52-week high of 448.30 rupees reached on September 30.
Overall, the market's decline is attributed to factors such as weak corporate earnings, foreign investor sell-offs, and global trade uncertainties. While the broader market faces challenges, individual stocks like NTPC have demonstrated resilience, highlighting the importance of sector-specific analysis in investment decisions.
Indian Stock Market Faces Challenges Amid Weak Earnings and Foreign Sell-offs
Indian benchmarks weighed down by earnings woes, foreign selling
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