Today’s Stock Market Closing, 13 Oct: Nifty, Sensex Snap 2-Day Rally, India VIX Jumps Nearly 9%; Nifty PSU Bank Index Hits 52-Week High

On Monday, October 13, Indian equity benchmark indices ended lower, snapping a 2-day winning streak, as the United States made fresh tariff threats against China ahead of India's retail inflation data release. India’s fear index, India VIX, jumped nearly 9% to 11 points.

At the close, the Nifty 50 slipped 58 points, or 0.23%, to settle at 25,227.35, while the Sensex declined by 173.77 points, or 0.21%, ending at 82,327.05 

US President Donald Trump’s Tariff Tantrum Triggers Spike in Market Volatility

On Friday, US President Donald Trump vowed to significantly increase tariffs on China in response to Beijing’s restrictions on critical mineral exports. The escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies could drive up inflation in the US and potentially delay any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. 

High US rates may negatively impact emerging market equities, including India, as higher yields attract global investors.

On the sectoral front, 5 out of 11 sectors closed in positive territory. The Nifty IT index, which earns significant revenue from the US, declined by 0.78%.

Meanwhile, broader markets, both the Nifty Midcap and Nifty Smallcap indices, closed on a mixed note.

Stock-Specific Highlights

Among individual stocks,

• Tata Capital makes a muted debut, listing at a 1.3% premium
• Waaree Renewable Technologies share price jumped 8.57% after its September quarter profit surged.
• Visa processing company BLS International share price tumbled over 11% after the Ministry of External Affairs temporarily restricted the company from participating in new tenders for two years.

Nifty PSU Bank - Top Gaining Sector

The Nifty PSU Bank surged by 0.24%, and hit a new 52-week high with 7 out of 12 constituents ending in positive terrain. On the flip side, the Nifty FMCG index declined by 0.90%, recording its highest intraday fall of October, so far.

Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day

The key drivers of the index gains were:

• Bharti Airtel: +8.97 points
• Bajaj Finance: +8.79 points
• Axis Bank: +5.93 points

On the other hand, these stocks weighed on the index:

• Infosys: -17.67 points
• HDFC Bank: -12.65 points
• Reliance Industries: -8.41 points

Broader Markets End Mixed

The broader market indices ended on a mixed note on Monday. The Mid-cap 100 index ended up by 0.11% and the Small-cap 100 closed down by 0.17%. 

Market Breadth

As of October 13, 2025, the market breadth was in favour of declining stocks. Out of 3,201 stocks traded on the NSE, 1,118 advanced, 1,974 declined, and 109 remained unchanged. 

A total of 87 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 85 hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 87 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, whereas 81 stocks were in lower circuits. 

Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.