Post-Market Update: Market Closing today (May 26, 2025)

Nifty Reclaims 25,000 Mark; Auto Index Emerges as Top Gaining Sector

On Monday, May 26, Indian benchmark indices closed higher, supported by easing global trade tensions and a record dividend transfer from the Reserve Bank of India.

The Nifty 50 jumped by 0.6%, closing above the 25,000 level, while the Sensex climbed by 0.56% to end below the 82,200 mark. This marked the second consecutive session of gains in the last week of May.

Investor sentiment across Asian markets improved following the U.S. President’s decision to postpone a planned 50% tariff on European Union imports, reducing trade-related uncertainty. The dollar index declined to a one-month low, boosting the Indian rupee along with other Asian currencies.

Metals jumped 0.94%, as a weaker U.S. dollar and Trump's reprieve boosted the appeal of commodities.

Stock-Specific Highlights

Among individual stocks,

• Paytm gained 3% after the Supreme Court paused a significant tax claim of $674 million against its gaming arm. 
• Divi’s Laboratories moved up 3.92% following the announcement of a global pharmaceutical supply agreement.
• J.K. Cement surged 2.17% after reporting strong volume growth in the March quarter.

Nifty Auto - Top Gainer of the Day

The Nifty Auto index surged by 1.05% on Monday. Bajaj Auto jumped more than 2.5%, the most among the Auto stocks, pulling the Nifty auto index up.

Nifty 50: Top Pullers and Draggers of the Day

The key drivers of the index gains were:

• ICICI Bank: +20.35 points
• Mahindra & Mahindra: +17.51 points
• Larsen & Toubro: +15.98 points

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

• Kotak Bank: -4.58 points
• Sun Pharma: -2.19 points
• Ultratech Cement: -1.78 points

Broader Markets Positive

The broader market indices ended in the green, with the Mid-cap and Small-cap 100 indices surging by 0.67% and 0.37%, respectively, while 9 out of 17 major sectoral indices ended in the positive territory.

Market Breadth

As of May 26, 2025, the Indian stock market witnessed positive market breadth. Out of 2,982 stocks traded on the NSE, 1,735 advanced, 1,173 declined, and 74 remained unchanged. 

A total of 53 stocks touched their 52-week highs, while 25 hit their 52-week lows. Additionally, 127 stocks were locked in their upper circuits, whereas 68 stocks were in lower circuits. 

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