Today in the Indian share market, investors witnessed a classic “rollercoaster” session. After a brutal sell-off on Tuesday that wiped out lakhs of crores, the markets opened Wednesday with a sense of hope, only to see most of those gains evaporate by the afternoon.
If you’re tracking the pulse of the Sensex and Nifty, here’s a simple look at what went down on February 25.
Morning Hope vs. Afternoon Reality
The day started on a high note. Following a tech-led recovery on Wall Street, the Sensex zoomed up by over 700 points in the early hours, crossing the 82,900 mark. The Nifty 50 followed suit, hovering comfortably near 25,650.
However, as the day progressed, the “profit-booking” bug bit the market. By 2:00 PM, the Sensex had surrendered almost all its morning glory, slipping nearly 750 points from its intraday peak to trade near flat levels. The Nifty also struggled to hold onto its gains, staying just slightly above the previous close.
The IT Sector’s Comeback Attempt
The biggest story of the day was the IT sector. After five days of continuous bleeding due to fears surrounding AI disruptions (specifically news about the startup Anthropic), stocks like Infosys, HCL Tech, and TCS finally saw some green.
Infosys stood out, jumping over 3% at one point to recover from its near 52-week lows.
HCL Tech and Tata Steel also supported the initial rally, providing some breathing room to the bulls.
Why is the Market So Volatile?
A few major factors are keeping traders on their toes:
The Trump Factor: Recent remarks from the US President regarding tariffs have kept global markets, including India, quite nervous.
Solar Duty Shock: Indian solar companies like Afternoon Energies and Premier Energies took a massive hit today, plunging up to 14% after reports of the US imposing heavy initial solar import duties.
Geopolitical Tensions: Rising crude oil prices and worries about US-Iran friction are making investors cautious about holding big positions.
Top Gainers & Losers (Intraday Highlights)
Gainers: IT giants like Infosys and HCL Tech led the pack early on, alongside Tata Steel and NTPC.
Losers: On the flip side, State Bank of India (SBI), ITCand Asian Paints faced selling pressure. Solar-related stocks were the biggest sectoral losers of the day.
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