Nifty 50 closed at 25,119.55, down by 105.20 points (-0.42%). Bank Nifty closed at 56,478.55, down by 146.45 points (0.26%). Sensex closed at 81,958.98, down by 368.07 points (-0.45%).
BSE Midcap and smallcap indices shed 0.5% each. All the sectoral indices ended in the red with pharma, consumer durables, metal, media, PSU Bank index down 1% each. Tata Motors, Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, Bajaj Finance, Bharat Electronics, JSW Steel were among major losers on the Nifty, while gainers included Max Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals, Tech Mahindra, Wipro and HCL Technologies.
US Markets
- Dow Jones Futures plummeted by 229.00 points, down by 0.51%, currently trading at 46,065.00 as of October 14, 2025.
European Markets
- FTSE (UK) decreased by 22.10 points, down by 0.24%, standing at 9,420.49.
- CAC (France) plummeted by 59.56 points, down by 0.75%, at 7,873.99.
- DAX (Germany) closed by 227.70 points, down by 0.93%, at 24,161.53.
Global events/updates
European stocks fell on Tuesday as renewed U.S.-China trade tensions hurt sentiment. The Stoxx 600 dropped 0.8%, led by mining and defense stocks amid fears of rare earth supply disruptions. Michelin plunged nearly 10% after cutting its FY25 outlook, while Ericsson jumped 13% on strong Q3 results. BP and the British pound also weakened.
U.S. rare earth stocks surged in premarket trading on Tuesday, continuing a rally from Monday. Companies like Critical Metals, USA Rare Earth, and Energy Fuels led the gains as investors reacted to renewed U.S.-China trade tensions. The dispute highlights the strategic importance of rare earth minerals, which are crucial for technology, defense, and clean energy industries.
Google will invest $15 billion to build its largest data center hub outside the U.S. in India, signaling a major push into the country’s cloud and AI infrastructure. The project follows extensive discussions with local authorities and reflects growing global tech investment in India to support rising demand from AI and digital services.
China imposed sanctions on five U.S. subsidiaries of South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean, barring Chinese entities from doing business with them. The move escalates tensions between China and the U.S., impacting investor sentiment. Following the announcement, Hanwha Ocean’s shares in Seoul fell over 8%, reflecting market concerns about potential business disruptions and geopolitical risks.
LG Electronics India’s shares jumped 45% on debut, pushing its market cap above its parent company. The IPO, priced at the top of the 1,080–1,140 rupee range, raised 116 billion rupees ($1.3 billion). It became India’s most heavily subscribed major IPO since Reliance Power in 2008, highlighting strong investor demand and market confidence.
Stock news
Lotus Chocolate Company Ltd – Shares fell 17% despite sales rising 1% QoQ and 25% YoY. Net profit dropped sharply, down 50% QoQ and 72% YoY, reflecting weaker margins and challenging market conditions.
IREDA – Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency shares gained 4% after posting a 42% YoY profit increase in Q2. Revenue rose 29% YoY and 6.4% QoQ, highlighting strong growth for the Navratna PSU in renewable energy financing.
Apis India – Shares jumped 5% after the board approved a 24:1 bonus issue, giving 24 fully paid-up shares for every existing share. The move rewards shareholders and increases liquidity in the stock.
Tata Investment Corp – Shares plunged nearly 90% because of 1:10 stock split adjustment. The stock opened at ₹1,042, down from ₹9,922, reflecting the technical price adjustment while total value remained unchanged.
TCS & Google Cloud – TCS deepened its collaboration with Google Cloud, integrating Gemini Enterprise AI to enhance productivity. This enables custom AI agents, streamlines workflows, and accelerates enterprise AI adoption across sectors including banking, retail, and logistics.
Readymix Construction Machinery – The company received a Rs 4 crore order for designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning a 30 TPH gray products manufacturing plant at Raipur, Chhattisgarh, marking their third consecutive state-of-the-art plant installation.
Surana Solar – Shares rose 5% after inclusion in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers. Additionally, BIS certification was obtained for their TOPCON 630 Wp and PERC 590 Wp solar PV modules.
Trust Fintech Limited – Shares rose 2.5% as the company secured a Rs 1.6 crore purchase order from Mumbai Bank for the supply, installation, and maintenance of add-on modules, reflecting steady business growth in financial technology solutions.
MTAR Technologies – Shares jumped 13% as Brookfield backed Bloom Energy with $5 billion to power AI data centers. MTAR, a key supplier, supports SOFC and SOEC programs, aiding global AI infrastructure and joint technology development initiatives.
RSWM Limited – The textile company is investing ₹92 crore to modernize its LNJ Knits units, acquiring ₹54 crore machinery from Birla Advanced Knits. Capacity will increase 20% and a new printed knits product line will be launched.
Kernex Microsystems – Shares rose 10% after RDSO approved version 4.0 of its Kavach System. The company can now fulfill accumulated orders totaling Rs 3,346.35 crore (including GST) from April 2024 onwards.
SEAMEC Ltd – SEAMEC signed a Bimco Charter Party agreement with HAL Offshore to hire the vessel “MV GOODMAN” for work at ONGC’s Mumbai High Offshore Oil Field under the NLM9 project.
B.L. Kashyap & Sons Ltd – The company won a domestic order worth ₹295 crore from Embassy Construction for civil and structural work at Bengaluru’s Embassy Business Hub Phase II. Completion is expected in approximately 18 months.
Cochin Shipyard Ltd – Shares rose 3% as CSL secured a major order from a European client to design and construct six LNG-powered feeder container vessels, each with 1,700 TEU capacity, marking a significant contract for the shipyard.
Kranti Industries – Shares rose 5% after securing approval from Pinnacle Mobility to commence series production of EV components for commercial vehicles. Earlier, the company received a Rs 5 lakh tooling order and now has an Rs 2 crore project.
Grovy India Ltd – Shares gained 5.7% after forming a JV with Golden Growth Fund to acquire a premium residential project in South Delhi. The 36,000 sq. ft project is expected to generate ₹33 crore revenue, boosting the company’s real estate presence.
LT Foods Ltd – Shares rose 1.6% as the company agreed to acquire 100% of Hungary-based Global Green Europe Kft. for €25 million, strengthening its RTH and RTE segments, expanding European presence, and enabling synergies across manufacturing and distribution.
Aptech – Shares rose 3% after winning a Rs 2.54 crore order to install and monitor surveillance systems across 750 examination centers in 24 districts for a state autonomous body, highlighting its technology services expansion.
Aditya Birla Money – Shares fell 6% after Q2 net profit halved to Rs 10 crore from Rs 27 crore. Revenue grew 13% YoY to Rs 60 crore, showing slower profitability despite top-line growth.
Infosys Ltd – Shares rose 0.64% after winning a ₹12,600 crore, 15-year NHSBSA contract in the UK. Infosys will implement an AI-driven workforce platform for 1.9 million employees, enhancing efficiency and allowing healthcare staff to focus on patient care.
Matrix Geo Solutions – The company secured an Rs 8.16 crore order for topographical survey, GIS asset mapping, and geoportal development in South-East Africa, using drone photography and GIS technology to deliver precise mapping solutions.
Subex – The company won a Rs 10.5 crore order from an international client to upgrade systems with its HyperSense Fraud Management System, improving the operator’s fraud detection and operational efficiency.
Marco Cables & Conductors Ltd – The company received a Rs 7.72 crore domestic order to supply aluminum power cables of various sizes. The order is to be executed within seven months, strengthening the company’s power cable supply portfolio.
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Top gainer/Top loser (Nifty 500)
| Top gainers | Top losers |
| C.E. Info Systems (10.62%) | ITI (-4.54%) |
| Anand Rathi Wealth (8.35%) | Reliance Infra (-5%) |
| Usha Martin (5.44%) | Leela Palaces Hotels Resorts (-5%) |
| Multi Commodity Exchange(5.26%) | Bank of Maharashtra (-5%) |
| Tata Investment (5.02%) | Deepak Fertilizers (-5%) |
Conclusion: Indian markets closed lower on Tuesday, with Nifty down 0.42% and Bank Nifty falling 0.26%, led by losses in pharma, metals, consumer durables, and PSU banks. Global trade tensions, weak corporate earnings, and mixed economic cues weighed on sentiment. Select stocks like LG Electronics India and rare earth miners saw gains, while broader indices faced selling pressure across sectors.
Written by Abhishek Singh
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