Nifty Energy Index Down by Over 1% Today; HPCL, BPCL Among Top Losers
By Ankur Chandra | Updated at: Jul 14, 2025 02:12 PM IST
The Nifty Energy index slipped 1.04% to 36,243.40 as of 12:09 PM IST, declining by 381.30 points from the previous close of 36,624.70, amid widespread selling across heavyweight energy and power stocks. Of the 41 constituents, 35 were in the red, 5 advanced, and 1 remained unchanged, indicating broad sectoral pressure.
Index Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Previous Close | 36,624.70 |
| Open | 36,753.15 |
| Day High | 36,771.35 |
| Day Low | 36,212.25 |
| Last Traded Price | 36,243.40 |
| % Change | -1.04% |
| 1-Month Change | +5.44% |
| 1-Year Change | -9.84% |
| 52-Week High | 45,022.15 |
| 52-Week Low | 29,313.20 |
Nifty Energy Index Drops 1% Amid Volatility; Still Up 5% in Past Month
The Nifty Energy index slipped 1.04% to 36,243.40, marking a weak session driven by broad-based selling pressure. The index touched a low of 36,212.25 during the day and remains nearly 20% below its 52-week high of 45,022.15. Despite the recent dip, the index has gained 5.44% over the past month, showing signs of short-term recovery, although it is still down 9.84% year-over-year.
Key Gainers
| Stock | LTP (₹) | % Change | 30D % Change | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil India | 472.40 | +1.53% | +11.73% | -28.26% |
| ONGC | 249.13 | +0.73% | +1.35% | -9.59% |
| Thermax | 3575.50 | +0.70% | +7.62% | -31.71% |
| AegisLog | 804.95 | +0.31% | -1.82% | +4.07% |
| Reliance | 1449.80 | +0.06% | +0.86% | -50.27% |
Key Losers
| Stock | LTP (₹) | % Change | 30D % Change | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindustan Petroleum | 393.70 | -5.10% | +6.70% | -20.84% |
| BPCL | 322.10 | -3.52% | +8.02% | -45.02% |
| Power India | 16,999 | -3.05% | +10.53% | +69.12% |
| GAIL | 194.24 | -2.92% | +6.54% | -6.00% |
| Reliance Power | 69.28 | -2.79% | +66.64% | +148.50% |
Market Breadth and Volume
- Advancing Stocks: 5
- Declining Stocks: 35
- Unchanged: 1
- Total Traded Volume (shares): 34.52 crore
- Total Traded Value (₹): ₹5,615.78 crore
Commentary and Sectoral Insights
Despite marginal gains in upstream energy players like ONGC and Oil India, which found some support from firm crude prices, the broader energy sector was pulled lower by a sharp sell-off in oil marketing and transmission majors. Hindustan Petroleum and BPCL extended losses on profit-booking after recent upmoves.
Reliance Industries, the sector’s heavyweight, remained nearly flat with a 0.06% uptick, exerting limited support to the index. Meanwhile, mid-tier players in power and utilities such as Adani Power, JSW Energy, and GAIL saw notable drawdowns amid broader market nervousness and cooling investor sentiment in rate-sensitive sectors.
Nifty Energy Index performance
Nifty Energy Index is witnessing a 0.98% dip or 357 points down, trading at 36,267 at 1:05 PM IST on June 12, 2025. The Index has gained 4.43% in the last month, and dipped 11% in the previous year.
About Nifty Energy
The Nifty Energy Index tracks the performance of a portfolio of stocks from the energy sector including petroleum, gas, and power companies listed on the NSE. It reflects the sector’s sensitivity to global crude prices, domestic policy actions, and infrastructure push.
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