Indian Stock Market Closing Bell – Sector-Wise Performance & Top Gainers on May 22, 2025 | CapitalKeeper
Indian Stock Market Closing Bell: Sector-Wise Summary and Top Movers – May 22, 2025 | CapitalKeeper
The Indian stock market wrapped up the Thursday session on a flat to positive note, as benchmark indices struggled for direction amid mixed global cues and profit booking in heavyweight stocks. Nifty 50 ended slightly above the 24,950 mark, while Sensex closed just shy of 82,100.
Despite the lack of strong directional movement in the headline indices, the day saw plenty of stock-specific action, especially in the auto, IT, and metal sectors. Here’s your detailed Closing Bell report by CapitalKeeper, including sector-wise breakdown, key gainers/losers, and the market outlook.
Headline Market Indices (Closing as of 3:30 PM IST)
- Nifty 50: 24,962.45 (+0.07%)
- Sensex: 82,085.32 (+0.06%)
- Bank Nifty: 53,240.10 (+0.12%)
- Nifty Midcap 100: +0.45%
- Nifty Smallcap 100: +0.58%
Sector-Wise Performance
1. Auto – Riding the Momentum
The auto sector led the market today, supported by strong delivery volumes and investor confidence in consumer demand revival. Tata Motors surged nearly 3%, followed by gains in Hero MotoCorp, M&M, and Ashok Leyland.
- Nifty Auto Index: +1.05%
- Outlook: Bullish momentum may continue, supported by monthly sales trend
2. IT – Modest Gains on Global Tailwinds
IT stocks staged a slow but steady recovery as global tech stocks showed resilience overnight. Infosys and TCS closed with moderate gains.
- Nifty IT Index: +0.35%
- Outlook: Gradual uptrend as long as global risk sentiment holds
3. Banks – Rangebound but Stable
Bank Nifty remained largely rangebound, with private banks like HDFC Bank and Axis Bank showing some intraday recovery. PSU banks saw light profit booking.
- Bank Nifty Index: +0.12%
- Outlook: Needs breakout above 53,400 for strong upside
4. Metals – Intraday Strength
Metal stocks gained late in the session with JSW Steel and Tata Steel showing strength amid firm global commodity cues.
- Nifty Metal Index: +0.58%
- Outlook: Rebound likely if global demand signals remain intact
5. FMCG – Minor Profit Booking
After rallying over the past few sessions, FMCG stocks took a breather today. HUL and Britannia slipped marginally, while ITC managed to close flat.
- Nifty FMCG Index: -0.20%
- Outlook: Consolidation likely; watch for support near recent lows
6. Realty – Volatile Trade
Real estate stocks saw mixed action, with DLF and Prestige Estates underperforming. Godrej Properties remained in demand.
- Nifty Realty Index: -0.15%
- Outlook: Volatile; caution advised near resistance zones
Top Gainers & Losers – May 22, 2025
Top Nifty Gainers:
- Tata Motors (+3.1%)
- Hero MotoCorp (+2.2%)
- Infosys (+1.4%)
Top Nifty Losers:
- HUL (-1.1%)
- Bharti Airtel (-0.9%)
- Reliance Industries (-0.8%)
CapitalKeeper’s Market Takeaway:
“While the broader market showed signs of resilience, the benchmark indices lacked strong triggers. Sector rotation is becoming increasingly visible, with auto and metal sectors showing leadership. Traders should stay stock-specific and monitor upcoming global economic data closely.”
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Disclaimer:
This blog post is for informational purposes only. Please consult a SEBI-registered financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Stock markets are subject to risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results.