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I) Nifty: opened at 22821 and touched a high of 22932, then a low of 22812 and closed at 22913 with a total of -19 points in Negative.
II) Bank Nifty: opened at 49314 and touched a high of 49455, then a low of 49150, and closed at 49314 with a total of -235 points Negative.
III) CNX Finance: opened at 23321 and touched a high of 23396, then a low of 23227, and closed at 23281, with a total of -174 points in Negative.
IV) Nifty Mid Select: open 11235 and touched a high of 11409, then a low of 11182 and closed at 11391, With a total of +121 points in Positive.
1. Rajesh Exports:- Rajesh Exports is one of the major players in the gold jewellery and diamond segment. It has recently been in the limelight over its volatile share price movement. As of 11.40 am on 20 February 2025, Rajesh Exports stock is trading at ₹177. The shares have registered a whopping increase of almost 7.77% over their last close.
2. Netweb:- Netweb Technologies shares: The multi-bagger had crashed about 57 per cent from its 52-week high at Rs 3,060 in December 2024 to Rs 1,304.25 on Tuesday.
1. Godfrey Phillip:- Stock Market Today: ITC, Godfrey Phillips India share prices declined up to 3% in the morning trade amid reports that the government may be considering a GST hike on cigarettes and other tobacco products.
2. JBM Auto:- JBM Auto's share rose after the arm secured an order of 1,021 electric buses worth Rs 5,500 crore
Here are the key stock-specific headlines from the Indian stock market for today, February 20, 2025:
1. Benchmark Indices Decline Amidst Global Trade Concerns
The BSE Sensex fell by 203.22 points (0.27%) to close at 75,735.96, while the NSE Nifty 50 dropped 19.75 points (0.09%) to end at 22,913.15. This downturn is attributed to fresh tariff threats from the U.S. and weak Asian markets, impacting investor sentiment.
2. HDFC Bank and Maruti Suzuki Lead Losses
HDFC Bank's shares declined by 2.39% to ₹1,685.95, and Maruti Suzuki India fell by 2.10% to ₹12,420. These losses significantly influenced the benchmark indices' downward movement.
3. NTPC Outperforms in a Weak Market
NTPC Ltd. shares rose by 3.32% to ₹325.15, outperforming the broader market despite the overall decline. This performance highlights investor confidence in the company's prospects.
4. Vedanta's Restructuring Plan Approved
Vedanta has received approval from its shareholders and creditors to split into five separate entities. This strategic move aims to unlock value and streamline operations across its diverse business segments.
5. Tech Mahindra Underperforms Compared to Peers
Tech Mahindra Ltd.'s shares decreased by 1.69% to ₹1,657.55, underperforming compared to competitors like Infosys Ltd., which saw a 0.70% increase. This suggests specific challenges facing Tech Mahindra in the current market environment.
6. Indian Oil Corporation Sees Modest Gains
Indian Oil Corporation's stock price increased by 0.84%, closing at ₹119.90. Despite this uptick, the technical trend indicates a bearish outlook for the stock in the near term.
These developments reflect a cautious market sentiment influenced by global trade uncertainties and sector-specific dynamics.
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