The Indian stock market closed in the red on Friday, 30th May 2025, extending its losing streak for the second straight week. Market sentiment remained cautious ahead of key domestic economic data and amid a blend of mixed global signals that kept investors on edge.
Key Indices Performance – Sensex and Nifty Today
Benchmark indices ended lower as investors opted for a risk-off approach ahead of the GDP release and in response to global volatility.
- Sensex settled at 81,451.01, down 182 points (0.22%)
- Nifty 50 closed at 24,750.70, lower by 83 points (0.33%)
Wrap-up: The broader market stayed subdued with persistent caution surrounding the impending GDP figures and weak global cues, causing a second week of losses for frontline indices.
FII/DII Activity
Institutional activity data for Friday was awaited, but the previous session’s figures highlighted ongoing buying interest.
- FIIs (29 May 2025): Net buyers of ₹884.03
- DIIs (29 May 2025): Net buyers of ₹4,286.50
- Total institutional net inflow: ₹5,170.53
Wrap-up: Despite significant net buying a day prior, immediate market headwinds overrode positive flows, pushing indices lower.
IPO News, New Listings and Market Buzz
The primary market maintained robust momentum despite broader market weakness.
- Scoda Tubes IPO: Witnessed strong investor demand, getting oversubscribed 50.63 times at close.
Wrap-up: IPO market enthusiasm remained strong, reflecting investor appetite in the primary space even as the secondary market grappled with volatility.
Top Gainers
Selective stocks outperformed in an otherwise weak market, led by power, renewables, and realty counters.
- Reliance Power: +16% to ₹60.50 – Surged after reporting a surprise net profit in Q4 and $150 million debt repayment by its Sasan Power unit.
- Suzlon Energy: +13% to ₹53.70 – Jumped on strong wind project order wins and sector optimism on clean energy policies. Read the full article here.
- Sobha: +7% to ₹1,420.00 – Rose on upbeat Q4 pre-sales data and positive cash flow outlook
- NBCC: +8% to ₹95.40 – Extended rally on fresh order inflows and strong earnings
- SBI: +3.2% to ₹805.00 – Gained ahead of likely interest margin improvement seen in Q4 results
Wrap-up: Power, renewable energy, and real estate stocks led gains, driven by earnings surprises and order momentum.
Top Losers
Several stocks faced sharp declines due to disappointing earnings, global trade tensions, and sector-specific pressures.
- Ola Electric: -10% to ₹308.00 – Plunged after posting a larger-than-expected Q4 net loss and job cuts announcement amid stiff EV market competition
- Welspun Living: -9% to ₹112.20 – Tumbled on weak Q4 margins and a cautious management outlook for FY26 amid rising input costs
- Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders: -5% to ₹2,120.00 – Slipped after missing Q4 earnings estimates and heavy profit-booking following a recent rally
- SJVN: -5% to ₹122.80 – Declined as investors booked profits after strong gains in the preceding sessions, despite steady operational numbers
- Asian Paints: -3.5% to ₹2,940.00 – Fell on margin pressure concerns and weak consumer demand commentary for Q1 FY26
Wrap-up: EV, textile, defence, and consumer discretionary counters led losses amid weak earnings, sector headwinds, and profit-taking.
Global and Economic Cues – Key Market Influencers
A combination of global trade uncertainties and domestic caution ahead of GDP data shaped market sentiment.
- Market awaited India’s Q4 GDP
- Reintroduction of US tariffs by ex-President Trump impacted Asian markets, especially Indian IT
- Crude oil prices softened on anticipated OPEC+ supply
- US economic data: Mixed, with improved Q1 GDP but rising jobless
- Asian markets mostly declined, while European indices traded
Wrap-up: A blend of local caution and unfavourable global factors led to continued market weakness.
What to Watch in the Coming Week – 2nd to 6th June 2025
Investors will track several crucial economic events and earnings announcements next week:
- HSBC Manufacturing, Composite, and Services PMI for
- RBI monetary policy decision (Friday, 6th June 2025
- Data on M3 Money Supply, Bank Loan Growth, Deposit
- India’s Foreign Exchange
- Remaining Q4 FY25 corporate
- Key technical levels for Sensex and
- Global market cues and US trade policy
Wrap-up: A data-heavy week awaits, with policy cues and earnings set to dictate near-term market trends.
Final Takeaway – Summary of the Day
On 30th May 2025, Indian equities ended lower for the second consecutive week, driven by persistent caution ahead of the GDP data release and mixed global indicators. Sector-wide weakness was visible, barring PSU banks, while stock-specific earnings boosted select counters. Despite continued IPO market vibrancy, the broader market struggled under pressure from weak global cues, trade uncertainties, and falling crude prices.