Indian Stock Market Today (May 27, 2025): Sensex Falls 0.76%

Published On: 27/05/20251.4 min read

Indian stock market today chart showing Sensex and Nifty performance on May 27, 2025
The Indian stock market today witnessed a downturn, with the BSE Sensex declining by 625 points (0.76%) to close at 81,551.63. The NSE Nifty 50 also fell by 174.95 points (0.70%), ending the session at 24,826.20. This decline snapped a two-day winning streak, primarily due to weak global cues and profit booking in heavyweight stocks.

Sector Performance Highlights

Banking

The Nifty Bank index declined by 0.7%, reflecting selling pressure in major banking stocks. Public sector banks were particularly affected.

Information Technology (IT)

IT stocks faced a setback, with the Nifty IT index falling by approximately 1%. TCS, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Persistent Systems, and Infosys each declined around 1%.

Automobile

The Nifty Auto index registered a decline of 0.5%, influenced by profit booking in leading automobile stocks.

Pharmaceuticals

Pharma stocks showed resilience, with the Nifty Pharma index ending the day flat. Selective buying helped the sector outperform.

Top 5 Gainers & Losers

Top 5 Gainers

  • IndusInd Bank – +2.64%
  • Jio Financial Services – +2.33%
  • Adani Ports – +1.85%
  • Sun Pharma – +1.42%
  • HDFC Life – +1.17%

Top 5 Losers

  • UltraTech Cement – -2.05%
  • ITC – -1.98%
  • Tata Motors – -1.85%
  • NTPC – -1.76%
  • JSW Steel – -1.65%

FII/DII Net Flows

On May 27, 2025, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers, investing ₹348.40 crore. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) also remained bullish, with net purchases of ₹10,104.70 crore.

Key Macro-Economic & Global Drivers

  • Global Cues: Weakness in US and Asian markets impacted sentiment.
  • Profit Booking: Investors booked profits after a recent rally.
  • Economic Outlook: India’s growth remains stable amid global volatility.

What to Watch Next

  • Global market developments
  • FII/DII investment trends
  • Sector-specific performance

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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please consult a professional advisor before investing.

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