Nifty 50 Goes Below 25000 Levels, Loses 200 Points Amid Selling Pressure
By Shishta Dutta | Updated at: Jun 13, 2025 04:27 PM IST
Mumbai, June 13, 2025 — The Indian markets started in red on Friday as Nifty 50 and Sensex suffered major drops during the early trading hours. At 10:55 IST, the Nifty 50 slumped 209.95 points or 0.84% to 24,678.25, extending losses from the previous session.
A combination of different factors, starting with a selling spree (domestic and FIIs), new geopolitical flashpoints (Israel-Iran tensions), and global market contagion and risk-off shift, is behind the virtual bleeding on the D-Street. Other factors include the squeezed crude margins and the fall in aviation stocks after the Ahmedabad plane crash news.
The investor perception has turned risk-averse, as confirmed by a rise in the VIX index (8.06% increase) and a surge in gold prices.
Key Market Data Snapshot
| Index Name | Last Price | Change (Pts) | Change (%) | 52-Week High | 52-Week Low | PE | PB | Div Yield (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,678.25 | -209.95 | -0.84% | 26,277.35 | 21,743.65 | 22.37 | 3.62 | 1.18 |
| Nifty Next 50 | 66,981.70 | -554.80 | -0.82% | 77,918 | 56,192.45 | 21.94 | 4.09 | 1.35 |
| Nifty Bank | 55,555.75 | -526.80 | -0.94% | 57,049.5 | 47,702.9 | 14.70 | 2.29 | 0.79 |
| Nifty Financial Svcs | 26,296.85 | -283.05 | -1.06% | 27,086.7 | 22,250.05 | 17.55 | 3.00 | 0.56 |
| Nifty 500 | 22,889.70 | -156.75 | -0.68% | 24,573.4 | 19,519.85 | 24.72 | 3.95 | 1.08 |
India VIX Surges as Volatility Returns
The India VIX index spiked 8.06% to 15.15, signalling a resurgence in market volatility. The jump reflects rising investor anxiety amid sustained FII outflows and geopolitical uncertainty.
Sectoral & Thematic Trends
Heavyweights dragged the benchmarks down, with Financial Services, FMCG, and Oil & Gas sectors witnessing sharp cuts. Select defensive pockets like IT remained resilient.
| Sector | % Change | Adv/Dec |
|---|---|---|
| Nifty Financial Svcs | -1.06% | 2 / 18 |
| Nifty FMCG | -1.04% | 0 / 15 |
| Nifty Oil & Gas | -1.10% | 2 / 13 |
| Nifty IT | +0.05% | 6 / 4 |
| Nifty India Defence | +2.36% | 17 / 1 |
The Nifty India Defence index bucked the trend, rallying 2.36% on strong institutional buying, while Nifty Private Bank and Nifty PSU Bank declined over 1%, reflecting pressure across the financial space.
Market Breadth Skews Negative
The overall sentiments remained negative as reported by NSE indices, 5,949 stocks declined, while only 2,070 advanced, and 69 remained unchanged, highlighting the depth of the selloff across segments.
Broader Indices Performance
| Broader Index | Last Price | % Change | Adv / Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty Midcap 50 | 16,383.60 | -0.33% | 14 / 36 |
| Nifty Smallcap 100 | 18,410.55 | -0.30% | 28 / 72 |
| Nifty Microcap 250 | 23,902.60 | -0.06% | 98 / 151 |
| Nifty 500 | 22,889.70 | -0.68% | 136 / 362 |
| Nifty Total Market | 12,891.45 | -0.66% | 234 / 513 |
Valuation Watch
Despite the fall, valuation multiples remain elevated in the mid and small-cap space:
- Nifty Midcap Select PE: 53.38
- Nifty Smallcap 100 PE: 32.42
- Nifty Microcap 250 PE: 23.99
The market’s high valuation bands suggest vulnerability to risk-off triggers, as witnessed today.
Outlook
This short-term trajectory will be influenced by factors such as US Fed commentary, crude oil movements, and India’s monsoon forecast. The investor perception turning risk-averse is a critical update as the India VIX index demonstrated a sharp rise of over 8%. Traders should brace themselves for continued volatility.
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