Nifty Next 50 Ends Lower Amid Broad Market Sell-Off; Oil & Gas Stocks Defy Trend With Strong Gains
By Ankur Chandra | Updated at: Jun 12, 2025 09:17 AM IST
Mumbai, June 11, 2025 — The Nifty Next 50 index finished Tuesday’s trading with a small loss of 150.70 points, or 0.22%. It closed at 68,771.85, as strong selling pressure spread to many markets. Out of the 51 stocks that make up the index, 30 went down, 19 went up, and 2 remained same. However, market as a whole was weak, oil and gas stocks did very well, giving investors hope during the slump.
Index Performance Snapshot
| Metric | 11-Jun-2025 | 10-Jun-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Close | 68,771.85 | 68,922.55 | -150.70 (-0.22%) |
| Intraday High | 69,121.45 | — | — |
| Intraday Low | 68,497.60 | — | — |
| 52-Week Range | 56,192.45 – 77,918.00 | — | — |
| Total Traded Volume | 31.41 Cr shares | — | — |
| Total Traded Value | ₹1.49 lakh Cr | — | — |
Top Gainers: Oil & Energy Stocks Provide Support
A lot of buying in oil and gas companies run by the government helped the index:
| Stock | Close (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPCL | 334.00 | +13.90 | +4.34% |
| GAIL | 200.05 | +4.38 | +2.24% |
| IOC | 145.25 | +3.06 | +2.15% |
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) surged over 4% to ₹334, outperforming its peers amid firm crude oil outlook and value buying. GAIL and IOC also registered strong volume-led gains.
Other Prominent Gainers
| Stock | Close (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| LIC | 962.60 | +1.60% |
| Vedanta | 468.80 | +1.57% |
| Bosch Ltd | 31,880.00 | +1.06% |
| TVS Motor | 2,770.00 | +0.91% |
Divi’s Labs ended just 0.82% higher but touched a new 52-week high of ₹6,766 intraday before closing at ₹6,729.
Top Losers: Alcohol, Financials, and Infra Stocks Underperform
| Stock | Close (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Spirits | 1,503.20 | -106.70 | -6.63% |
| Jindal Steel | 953.00 | -20.70 | -2.13% |
| ICICI Lombard | 1,938.60 | -39.10 | -1.98% |
| Adani Power | 586.30 | -9.75 | -1.64% |
The biggest thing that damaged the index was United Spirits Ltd, which fell over 6.6% as investors took profits after its recent rise. Financials like REC Ltd and ICICI Lombard were also under a lot of stress.
Sectoral View and Broader Market Context
While the Nifty 50 closed marginally higher by 0.15% at 25,141.40, the broader Nifty Next 50 underperformed, with a visible tilt towards defensives and PSU energy stocks. The muted breadth underscores growing caution ahead of key inflation and macroeconomic data expected later in the week.
Outlook
With volatility persisting in mid and large-cap names, investors appear to be rotating into value-heavy segments like PSU energy. Analysts are watching whether this shift sustains amid global macro signals and institutional flows.
Timestamp: 11-Jun-2025 15:34:22 IST
Market Status: Closed (Capital Market – NSE)
About the Nifty Next 50:
The Nifty Next 50 index represents the 51 companies next in line after the Nifty 50 in terms of free float market capitalization. It serves as a key benchmark for large-cap exposure beyond the frontline stocks and is widely tracked by passive investment products.
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