On Monday, 1858 stocks advanced, 2572 declined and 261 remained unchanged on Bombay Stock Exchange with advance decline ratio of 0.72 indicating a negative closing. The trend of the major indices on Monday’s trading is given in the table below.
On NSE, 106 securities advanced and closed at a new 52-week high whereas 74 securities sank to close at their new 52-week lows. In sectoral indices, Nifty Pharma, and Nifty PSU bank were among the biggest gainers. Nifty Media, Nifty Metal and Nifty FMCG were among the biggest losers.
Adani Group stocks came under heavy selling pressure on Monday, with Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports , Adani Power (-6.88%), Adani Energy Solutions (-10.37%), Adani Total Gas (-2.40%), Adani Green Energy (-7.33%), Ambuja Cements (-2.65%) and ACC (-2.29%) trading lower. The selling came amid MSCI’s latest index reshuffle and changes in stock weightages, which triggered significant portfolio rebalancing by passive and index-tracking funds. Adani Energy Solutions, despite being set to receive substantial MSCI-related inflows, also witnessed sharp volatility during the session.
AXISCADES Technologies (+4.80) planned to acquire a majority stake in Cloud Wave Technologies for an enterprise valuation of ₹260 crore, expanding into aerospace manufacturing with Cloud Wave’s precision engineering capabilities.
Piramal Finance (+0.97%) raised ₹3,850 crore via QIP and preferential allotment, including ₹2,100 crore from QIP, attracting prominent domestic and global investors.
Zydus Lifesciences (-2.49%) completed the positive EVIDENCES-X™ Phase II(b) trial for Saroglitazar Magnesium in MASH patients, achieving primary endpoint and demonstrating significant liver health improvements.
Coforge (-1.45%) introduced an AI adoption fabric to assist enterprises in scaling AI agentic development, integrating change management frameworks for workforce readiness and governance.
Tata Power (-1.38%) Renewable Energy commissioned a 100 MW Group Captive Solar Project in Tamil Nadu, deploying flexible terrain single-axis tracker technology, expected to generate 240.63 million units annually.
Transformers and Rectifiers (India) (+3.41%) Limited secured its first nuclear sector order supplying generator transformers for NPCIL’s Kaiga Units 5 & 6, adding 1,400 MW nuclear capacity.
Marine Electricals (-1.46%) won ₹398.81 crore in new orders for power distribution systems, with deliveries over 6-18 months; transactions were non-related party.
EMS Limited was awarded the highest bidder status for user fee collection and maintenance at Varshamedi Fee Plaza on NH-341, valued at ₹28.39 crore for a one-year contract.
Apollo Pipes (-0.63%) approved up to ₹300 crore investment to enter tiles and ceramics via subsidiaries and planned to raise ₹189.1 crore through issuance of 31 lakh fully convertible warrants on preferential basis.
The top gainers and top losers of the major indices are given in the table below:
The closing values of the major Asian indices are given in the table below:
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