Closing Bell: Nifty Edges Up as Auto Stocks Drive Gains; Midcaps Decline | 25 Jun 2026, 03:45 PM IST
By Sivam
The Nifty 50 closed marginally higher at 24046.25, gaining 0.10%, while the Nifty Bank also saw slight gains. DII buying provided crucial support, offsetting FII outflows.
Indian equity benchmarks concluded Thursday’s session with marginal gains for frontline indices, though the broader market witnessed a notable decline, indicating a selective rally. The Nifty 50 advanced by +24.60 points, or +0.10%, to settle at 24046.25. Similarly, the Nifty Bank closed at 58204.65, up +54.30 points or +0.09%. In contrast, the NIFTY Midcap 100 experienced a significant dip, shedding −385.20 points, or −0.62%, to finish at 61750.05. Despite the mixed index performance, market breadth within the Nifty 50 favoured advancers, with 31 stocks gaining against 19 declines, suggesting strength in index heavyweights.
Index Performance
| Name | Close | Change | Change% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24046.25 | +24.60 | +0.10% |
| Nifty Bank | 58204.65 | +54.30 | +0.09% |
| NIFTY Midcap 100 | 61750.05 | −385.20 | −0.62% |
Sectoral Performance and Key Drivers
The Automobile sector emerged as the day’s undisputed leader, surging by an impressive +2.28%. This robust rally was significantly bolstered by strong performances from Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (+3.87%) and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (+3.83%). Maruti Suzuki was in the news regarding newspaper advertisements, while M&M saw substantial gains following the signing of an MoU with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), offering an 8% discount on eligible trucks and buses. Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (INDIGO) also contributed significantly to the positive sentiment, climbing +4.75%, driven by the launch of ‘Cabs with IndiGo’ and the commencement of flight operations from Noida International Airport.
Other sectors recording gains included Private Banks (+0.62%), with ICICI Bank Ltd. (+1.24%) and State Bank Of India (+1.01%) among the top Nifty gainers. FMCG (+0.27%), Financial Services (+0.14%), and Healthcare (+0.11%) sectors also closed in positive territory, with Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. and Tata Consumer Products Ltd. notably advancing.
Conversely, the Oil & Gas sector was the weakest performer, declining by −0.86%, largely due to losses in Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC), which fell −3.25%. Other public sector undertakings like Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (−2.35%), NTPC Ltd. (−1.53%), and Coal India Ltd. (−1.47%) also faced selling pressure. The IT sector also struggled, closing down −0.24%, with Tech Mahindra Ltd. (−1.55%) and Infosys Ltd. (−1.44%) among the top Nifty losers.
Top Nifty 50 Gainers and Losers
Among the Nifty 50 constituents, Interglobe Aviation Ltd. led the pack with a +4.75% gain, followed closely by Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. (+1.55%) and Nestle India Ltd. (+1.48%) also posted respectable gains.
| Company | Close (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Top 5 Gainers | ||
| Interglobe Aviation Ltd. (INDIGO) | 5454.4 | +4.75% |
| Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MARUTI) | 13761 | +3.87% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) | 3182 | +3.83% |
| Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. (MAXHEALTH) | 1121 | +3.63% |
| Tata Consumer Products Ltd. (TATACONSUM) | 1128.9 | +2.80% |
| Top 5 Losers | ||
| Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) | 232.2 | −3.25% |
| Hindalco Industries Ltd. (HINDALCO) | 951.2 | −2.60% |
| Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) | 284.05 | −2.35% |
| Tech Mahindra Ltd. (TECHM) | 1439 | −1.55% |
| NTPC Ltd. (NTPC) | 351.6 | −1.53% |
On the losing side, ONGC was the biggest drag, followed by Hindalco Industries Ltd. and Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. Other notable decliners included SBI Life Insurance Company Ltd. (−1.46%) and Bharti Airtel Ltd. (−1.43%).
Institutional Flow
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) demonstrated strong buying interest for the second consecutive day, injecting a significant +3637.26 crore into the market. This robust DII activity largely counteracted the persistent selling pressure from Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs), who offloaded equities worth −1843.4 crore during today’s session. Over the past three sessions, DIIs have cumulatively bought +5353.19 crore, while FIIs have net sold −2461.45 crore.
What to Watch
As the market approaches tomorrow’s session, investors will closely monitor the sustainability of DII support, particularly in light of continued FII outflows. The performance of the broader market, especially midcap stocks, will also be key, as today’s divergence suggests underlying caution despite frontline index gains. Sector-specific momentum, particularly in Automobiles, will also be under scrutiny.