Closing Bell: Sensex Settles at 76,249, Nifty Below 23,100; Auto Stocks Drag Markets Lower

Stock market closed slightly lower after a volatile session on Wednesday. The Sensex declined 122.52 points (0.16%), settling at 76,171.08, while the Nifty 50 slipped 26.55 points (0.12%) to 23,045.25.
Most sectoral indices ended in the red, except for Nifty Financial Services, Nifty PSU Banks, and Nifty Metal, which posted gains of 0.45%, 0.84%, and 0.67%, respectively.

Indian stock market recovered early losses during the second half of the trading session. Sensex recovered to almost touching green, however, currently floats around 76,200 levels. While Nifty 50 is holding around 23,060 mark. Both benchmarks are now mildly down.

Nifty Midcap 100, Nifty Smallcap and Bank Nifty also recovered losses, and are marginally down. India's volatility index, however, is up by 2.50%.

The recovery comes after the Finance Ministry released the draft of new income tax bill. Also, investors are expecting key reliefs in tariffs and strengthening in India-US bilateral relations from PM Modi's visit to Trump from February 12-13. Investors will also focus on upcoming US CPI data and Fed chair Jerome Powell's speech.

U.S. stock markets ended mixed on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite slipping while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posted modest gains.

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Feb 12, 2025, 3:12 pm IST

Stock Market Live Updates: Kilitch Drugs Limited Announces Q3FY25

Kilitch Drugs Limited, BSE and NSE listed, a leading pharmaceutical company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of high-quality Parenteral, Injectables, Oral Solids, and Effervescent, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended 31st December 2024. The company’s reported a 222% per cent year-on-year(Y-o-Y) remarkable rise in consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for the Q3 FY25 to Rs. 5.61 crore from Rs. 1.74 crore for the corresponding period previous year. The company recorded its quarterly consolidated revenue from operations at Rs. 56.17 crore in Q3FY25, experiencing 77 percent of Y-o-Y excellence growth from Rs. 31.79 crore in Q3 FY24. The growth is achieved by continuous efforts to meet steady demand across globe and will continue further. Consecutively, the company’s standalone PAT rose by 25% per cent, and revenue grew by 56 per cent to Rs 6.88 crore and Rs 46.51 crore recorded in Q3 FY25, respectively.

Feb 12, 2025, 2:38 pm IST

Stock Market Live Updates: Standard Glass Lining Technology Limited Announces Strong 9M FY25 Results

Standard Glass Lining Technology Limited (SGLTL) is proud to announce its first-ever Q3 financial results following a successful listing on the NSE and BSE. Our strong financial performance reflects our strong business fundamentals, operational excellence, and unwavering commitment to innovation and success of customers. Total Revenue: ₹45,493.22 lakh, a 33% YoY growth • EBITDA: ₹9,137.93 lakh, up 42% YoY, with a margin of 20.09% • Profit Before Tax (PBT): ₹7,130.71 lakh, a 46% YoY increase • Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹5,215.86 lakh, up 45% YoY, with a margin of 11.47% • Cash Flow from Operations: ₹600 lakh for 9M FY25

Feb 12, 2025, 1:59 pm IST

Stocks Live Updates: HAL Shares Fall After Q3

Defence PSU giant HAL share price tumbled by 1.44% despite reporting 14.3% growth in net profit to Rs 1,432.6 crore in Q3FY25. Revenue surged by 14.8% YoY to Rs 6,957 crore. While EBITDA surged by 17.2% YoY to Rs 1,681 crore, and margins expanded to 24.2% in the quarter.

Feb 12, 2025, 1:58 pm IST

Market Live Updates: Ashok Leyland Stock Surges After Q3

Ashok Leyland share price gained by over 4% after its Q3 results. The company posted 31.3% YoY growth in Q3 net profit to Rs 761.7 crore, and revenue was at Rs 9,478.7 crore higher by 2.2% YoY.

Feb 12, 2025, 1:58 pm IST

Stock Market Updates: PSU NBFC Stock Rises After Q3

NBFC giant with PSU status, PFC has surged by over 1% after reporting its Q3 results. The company bagged net profit of Rs 4,155 crore in Q3FY25, up by 23% YoY. While its gross NPA improved to 2.68% versus 2.71% from Q2FY25. NII was up by 13% YoY to Rs 4,694 crore.

Feb 12, 2025, 12:11 pm IST

Market Live Updates: Net Equity Inflow Drops In January

Data from AMFI showed that inflows in equity mutual fund came in around Rs 39,669.6 crore in January 2025, compared to Rs 41,136 crore in the previous month. Investors were more buyers of debt funds such as liquid fund which recorded inflow of Rs 91,953 crore in January month, compared to outflow of Rs 66,532 crore in December 2024.

Feb 12, 2025, 11:31 am IST

Stock Market Updates: Cyient DLM Soars 4% Following Strategic Partnership with Boeing

Cyient DLM shares experienced a significant uptick, climbing by up to 4.2% to reach Rs 440 during the early trading hours on February 12. This surge effectively ended a prolonged seven-day downturn. The rise comes in the wake of an announcement from the company about securing a new production deal with Boeing Global Services (BGS). This contract, involving the production of precision-machined parts and assemblies, represents a significant step forward in the ongoing collaboration between the two entities.

Feb 12, 2025, 11:23 am IST

Sensex Live Update: Suzlon Energy Lands Significant Renewable Energy Contract

Suzlon Energy Shares Fall 1.4% in Today's Trading Session. In a significant development in the renewable energy sector, Suzlon Energy has secured a repeat order for 201.6 megawatts (MW) from Oyster Renewable. This order underscores the growing demand for sustainable and clean energy solutions, highlighting Suzlon Energy's prominent role in meeting this demand. The collaboration between Suzlon Energy and Oyster Renewable is set to contribute significantly to the expansion of renewable energy capacity, illustrating the increasing reliance on green energy sources to power the future.

Feb 12, 2025, 10:30 am IST

Stock Market Live Updates: Cyient DLM Secures Major Production Contract with Boeing Global Services!

Cyient DLM Shares Rise 2.19% Today, Showing Positive Momentum. It recently entered into a significant agreement with Boeing Global Services (BGS) for the manufacture of precision-engineered components and assemblies. This partnership underscores the growing collaboration between Cyient DLM and BGS, highlighting Cyient DLM's capabilities in producing high-quality, precision-machined parts. This contract not only solidifies their relationship but also showcases the trust and reliability Boeing places in Cyient DLM for delivering essential components and assemblies with precision and quality.

Feb 12, 2025, 10:18 am IST

Stock Market Live Updates: NBCC Reports 25% Surge in Q3 Profits Amid 16.6% Revenue Growth

NBCC Ltd's Share Price Drops 2.3% Today. but in the latest financial report, a notable increase of 25.1 percent in net profit was observed, soaring to Rs 138.5 crore from the previous year's Rs 110.7 crore. This growth highlights a significant improvement in profitability over the year. Alongside the rise in net profits, there was also a 16.6 percent upsurge in revenue, which escalated to Rs 2,827 crore from Rs 2,423.5 crore in the same period last year. The substantial growth in both revenue and net profit underscores a robust financial performance, indicating a positive trend in the company's operations. The surge in revenue by 16.6 percent to Rs 2,827 crore, compared to Rs 2,423.5 crore in the corresponding period from the previous year, reflects an effective strategy in increasing sales and market presence. This escalation in revenue is a testament to the company's successful business model and its ability to adapt to market demands efficiently.

Feb 12, 2025, 9:33 am IST

Stock Market Live Updates: Sensex Open Lower

At the opening bell, Sensex declined 111.58 points (0.15%) to 76,182.02, while the NSE Nifty 50 slipped 22.90 points (0.10%) to 23,048.90.

Feb 12, 2025, 9:18 am IST

Stock Market Live Updates: Rupee Opens Stronger

The Indian rupee opened at 86.57 per dollar on Wednesday, appreciating from Tuesday’s closing rate of 86.80.

Feb 12, 2025, 9:15 am IST

Stock Market Live Updates: Wall Street Ends Mixed

U.S. stock markets ended mixed on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq Composite slipping while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 posted modest gains. The Nasdaq fell 70.41 points (0.4%) to 19,643.86, dragged lower by declines in tech stocks, particularly semiconductors and AI-related companies, as investors took profits following recent gains. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 managed to edge up 2.06 points to 6,068.50, marking a fractional increase of less than 0.1%, supported by consumer and healthcare stocks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, saw a stronger performance, rising 123.24 points (0.3%) to 44,593.65, driven by blue-chip stocks and optimism around industrial and energy sectors.

Feb 12, 2025, 8:46 am IST

Stock Market Live Updates: Asian Markets Rally on Positive Global Cues

Asian markets are trading higher, taking positive cues from Wall Street and improved global sentiment. The Hang Seng Index (HSI) led the gains, rising 1.94% to 21,708.17, followed by the Shenzhen Component, which gained 0.37% to 10,596.31. Japan’s Nikkei 225 inched up 0.16% to 38,863.82, while Shanghai Composite edged 0.15% higher to 3,322.91. South Korea’s Kospi and Australia’s ASX 200 also saw modest gains of 0.23% and 0.36%, respectively.

Feb 12, 2025, 8:45 am IST

Stock Market Live Update: Market at the previous close

The Indian stock market witnessed another day of heavy losses as global and domestic factors weighed on investor sentiment. At market close, the BSE Sensex tumbled 1,015 points (1.3%) to settle at 76,296, while the NSE Nifty 50 slumped 309 points (1.3%) to 23,071. This was the worst session in three weeks, as selling pressure intensified across banking, auto, metal, and IT stocks, dragging the benchmark indices lower. The downturn was fueled by weak corporate earnings, persistent concerns over U.S. trade policies, and continued foreign institutional investor (FII) outflows. Investors remained cautious ahead of key macroeconomic data and global market trends, with volatility expected to persist in the near term.

Feb 12, 2025, 8:45 am IST

Sensex & Nifty in Focus: Tracking Market Trends Live

Good morning! Welcome to our Stock Market Live Blog, your go-to source for real-time updates from Dalal Street. As the Sensex and Nifty set the tone for today's trading session, we’ll bring you the latest market trends, key movements, and expert insights to help you stay ahead. Stay with us for live updates, stock recommendations, sectoral analysis.