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Market Moves: Nifty & Sensex Slide, Steel Stocks Buck the Trend

Market Moves: Nifty & Sensex Slide, Steel Stocks Buck the Trend

Synopsis:

Nifty and Sensex close lower due to broad selling, with FMCG the sole outperformer. Steel stocks rise amid China's industry shift, while air conditioner prices increase due to component shortages.

 

Welcome to today’s Markets Daily by Bajaj Broking! Let’s dive into how the markets performed on March 10, 2025, the factors that influenced the movements, and what you can expect as an investor moving forward. Don’t forget to check out our Evening Podcast for more updates!

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Updated - 12 March 2025
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Market Overview

The day started on a positive note with both the benchmark indices, Nifty and Sensex, opening higher. However, selling pressure in key sectors led to a reversal, and both indices closed in the red.

  • Sensex ended the day down by 217.41 points, a decline of 0.29%, closing at 74,115.17.

  • Nifty followed suit, falling by 92.20 points, or 0.41%, settling at 22,460.30.

The BSE Midcap index also saw a drop of 1.5%, while the Small Cap index was hit even harder, correcting 2.1%.

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Sector Performance

Sectorally, it was a rough session. FMCG was the only sector to outperform, while all other major sectors ended in negative territory. The biggest selling pressure was seen in:

  • Auto

  • Consumer Durables

  • Metals

  • Capital Goods

  • Oil & Gas

  • Realty

  • PSU Banks

On the other hand, Power Grid emerged as a top performer, gaining 3.02%.

Meanwhile, Oil And Natural Gas Corp. faced the most significant decline, dropping 4.12%.

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Steel Stocks – A Bright Spot

Despite the overall negative sentiment, steel stocks showed resilience. Over the past week, steel stocks have been on an uptrend, driven by the expectation of a reduction in the influx of cheap Chinese steel into India. This structural tailwind is seen as a positive for domestic steel manufacturers, and investor sentiment in the sector has improved.

Impact on the Consumer Durables Sector

One notable development to watch out for: if you’re in the market for a new air conditioner (AC), be prepared for higher prices. AC manufacturers in India are planning to increase prices by 4-5% due to shortages of critical components, such as compressors and copper tubes. This increase in costs is expected to affect the overall consumer durables sector.

Also Read: China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Canadian Farm and Food Products

Conclusion

To sum it up, today’s market session presented a mixed bag for investors. Broader indices faced selling pressure, except steel stocks, which continued their upward trajectory. The consumer durables sector, particularly AC manufacturers, is feeling the pinch from rising costs. Meanwhile, Power Grid stood out as a key gainer, and ONGC struggled with the biggest loss of the day.

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