Indian Stock Market Mid-Day Update – Sector Highlights & Top 5 Active Stocks | CapitalKeeper
Date: May 23, 2025
Author: CapitalKeeper | Market Moves That Matter
As of 12:30 PM IST, the Indian stock market is showing signs of consolidation amid mixed global cues and selective buying interest across sectors. The Nifty 50 trades near the 25,000 mark, while the Sensex is mildly positive around 82,170. Broader indices are outperforming slightly, reflecting strength in midcap and smallcap counters.
Despite cautious sentiment ahead of global economic triggers and expiry-related volatility, sector-specific moves and active participation in a few frontline stocks are keeping traders busy.
Sector-Wise Performance Mid-Day – May 23, 2025
1. Auto Sector – Leading the Charge
Auto stocks are riding high on continued demand optimism and upbeat volume outlook. The Nifty Auto index is up nearly 0.80%, with Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp, and Mahindra & Mahindra contributing the most.
- CapitalKeeper Insight: Watch for fresh breakouts in two-wheeler counters.
Indian Stock Market Mid-Day Update – Sector Highlights & Top 5 Active Stocks | CapitalKeeper
2. Metal Sector – Back in the Game
Global base metal prices are showing strength, and Indian metal stocks are following suit. JSW Steel and Hindalco are among the top gainers.
- Nifty Metal Index: +0.65%
- CapitalKeeper Note: Strong demand and China stimulus expectations boosting sentiment.
3. IT Sector – Mild Gains
The Nifty IT index is holding a positive bias, aided by a soft recovery in U.S. tech shares overnight. Infosys and TCS are trading higher on steady volume.
- Nifty IT Index: +0.25%
- Action Zone: Buy on dips remains the preferred strategy in large-cap IT.
4. Bank Nifty – Cautious but Stable
Banking stocks are trading in a narrow range. While HDFC Bank has shown slight recovery from early losses, ICICI Bank and Kotak Bank remain subdued.
- Bank Nifty: Flat at 53,240
- Watch Level: A break above 53,450 could trigger short covering.
5. FMCG & Pharma – Mild Weakness
These defensive sectors are witnessing mild profit booking. Heavyweights like HUL and Dr. Reddy’s are down marginally.
- Nifty FMCG Index: -0.30%
- Nifty Pharma Index: -0.25%
- CapitalKeeper View: Short-term consolidation expected.
Top 5 Most Active Stocks by Volume (Mid-Day)
- Tata Motors
- CMP: ₹985 | Change: +1.5%
- Strong delivery buying; auto sector leader for the day.
- JSW Steel
- CMP: ₹902 | Change: +1.3%
- Riding global metal recovery; active futures interest.
- Infosys
- CMP: ₹1,526 | Change: +0.9%
- Steady buying interest ahead of U.S. data release.
- Adani Enterprises
- CMP: ₹3,122 | Change: +1.1%
- Heavy intraday volume; momentum trade.
- HDFC Bank
- CMP: ₹1,695 | Change: +0.2%
- Active on options side, bouncing from support zone.
CapitalKeeper’s Mid-Day Market Takeaway
“Markets are trading rangebound with a positive undertone. Sectoral rotation is the key theme—Auto and Metals are leading while IT is supporting. With expiry approaching, volatility may pick up post-2 PM.”
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