Nifty Media Gains 0.87% on July 18, Led by Saregama and PVR INOX
By Shishta Dutta | Published at: Jul 18, 2025 03:54 PM IST
Mumbai, July 18, 2025 (Friday, 15:26 IST) – The Nifty Media index was trading firm in Friday’s session, gaining 15.45 points or 0.87% to reach 1,770 as of 3:26 PM IST, led by strong intraday performances from Saregama India, PVR INOX, and Nazara Technologies. The index outperformed the broader market, where the Nifty 50 was down 0.54% at 24,977.
The index moved in a narrow but upward trajectory, touching a low of 1,749.55 and a high of 1,775.85 earlier in the session. Of the ten index constituents, six were in the green while four were trading lower. This resilience in the media space comes despite pressure across frontline indices.
Nifty Media Index Overview (as of 15:26 IST)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Previous Close | 1,754.25 |
| Last Traded Level | 1,770 |
| Absolute Change | +15.45 |
| Percentage Change | +0.87% |
| Intraday High | 1,775.85 |
| Intraday Low | 1,749.55 |
| 52-Week High | 2,182.35 |
| 52-Week Low | 1,344.40 |
| 30-Day Return | +1.79% |
| 1-Year Return | -15.82% |
| Total Volume | 4.09 crore |
| Traded Value | ₹783.61 crore |
Top Gainers Driving the Index (as of 15:30 IST)
Saregama India Ltd (SAREGAMA)
- Last Price: ₹509
- Change: +₹22.00 (+4.56%)
- Saregama rallied sharply during the first half of trade, testing the ₹520 mark at around 13:15 IST, before stabilizing near current levels. It continues to gain investor interest after underperforming over the last quarter.
PVR INOX Ltd (PVRINOX)
- Last Price: ₹1,014.00
- Change: +₹38 (+43.91%)
- PVR INOX saw active buying from 12:45 IST onwards, following intraday lows of ₹958.45. Momentum picked up ahead of the weekend amid a promising content lineup in multiplexes.
Nazara Technologies Ltd (NAZARA)
- Last Price: ₹1,424
- Change: +₹0.70 (+0.049%)
- The stock briefly touched its 52-week high of ₹1,436 around 14:30 IST, and is now less than 1% away from breaching that level. Nazara remains one of the best performing Nifty Media stocks over the past year.
Network18 Media & Investments Ltd (NETWORK18)
- Last Price: ₹61
- Change: +₹0.23 (+0.38%)
- The stock remained in a tight range but moved higher after 13:45 IST. Its strong 30-day return of over 14% suggests accumulation at lower levels.
Declining Stocks in the Index
| Stock | Last Price (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hathway Cable | 16.30 | -0.22 | -1.33% |
| D.B. Corp | 280.00 | -3.50 | -1.23% |
| Sun TV Network | 573.20 | -3.25 | -0.56% |
| Zee Entertainment | 142.01 | -0.33 | -0.23% |
These counters remained under pressure throughout the session, with Hathway experiencing steady declines post 11:30 IST. D.B. Corp saw selling intensify after 13:00 IST, erasing early gains.
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