Nifty 50 Opens Slightly Lower Amid Broad-Based Selling; ONGC, Dr Reddy’s Lead Gainers
By Ankur Chandra | Updated at: Jun 12, 2025 02:33 PM IST
The benchmark Nifty 50 index opened marginally lower on Wednesday, slipping 16.90 points or 0.07% to 25,124.50 as of 9:15 a.m. Weakness was visible across broader counters with 30 stocks declining, 19 advancing, and 1 remaining unchanged.
Nifty 50 Index Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Previous Close | 25,141.40 |
| Open | 25,164.45 |
| Day High | 25,166.60 |
| Day Low | 25,121.20 |
| Last Traded Price | 25,124.50 |
| Change (Pts) | -16.90 |
| Change (%) | -0.07% |
| 52-Week High | 26,277.35 |
| 52-Week Low | 21,743.65 |
| Traded Volume | 17.2 lakh |
| Traded Value | ₹149.14 crore |
Nifty 50 edged slightly lower by 16.90 points (-0.07%) to 25,124.50, reflecting a range-bound session with limited movement. Despite touching a high of 25,166.60, the index remained well below its 52-week peak of 26,277.35. Modest volumes suggest cautious sentiment amid consolidation.
Top Gainers on Nifty 50 (as of 9:15 a.m.)
| Stock | Last Price (₹) | Change (₹) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONGC | 251.75 | +4.43 | +1.79% |
| Dr Reddy’s | 1371.90 | +20.80 | +1.54% |
| Asian Paints | 2231.40 | +22.60 | +1.02% |
| Bharti Airtel | 1867.90 | +7.70 | +0.41% |
| Eicher Motors | 5373.50 | +21.50 | +0.40% |
Oil & gas and pharma stocks supported the index early in the session. ONGC continued its rebound from prior lows, while Dr. Reddy’s gained on sustained buying in defensives.
Broader Market Sentiment
Despite marginal advances by heavyweights like Reliance, Sun Pharma, and HDFC Life, selling was widespread. Information technology and banking stocks were relatively flat, with Infosys, Tech Mahindra, and HDFC Bank showing minimal movement in early trade. Market participants are closely tracking global cues, FII flows, and upcoming macroeconomic data amid a lack of immediate domestic triggers.
Sectoral Outlook
Pharma, Energy, and Telecom sectors showed early strength. However, profit booking was evident in IT, Auto, and Banking, keeping overall momentum in check.
About Nifty 50
The Nifty 50 is the flagship benchmark index on the National Stock Exchange of India, representing the weighted average of 50 of the largest Indian companies across key sectors. It is widely used for index funds, ETFs, and derivatives.
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