Stock Market Update: Nifty Struggles at 25,000; Midcap & Smallcap Stocks Outperform – 19 August 2025
Mumbai, 19 August 2025 (The Market Times):
Indian equity markets witnessed another day of resilience on Tuesday. Despite multiple attempts, Nifty 50 failed to cross the crucial 25,000 mark, closing just below this psychological resistance. The index, however, ended with strong gains, supported by robust performance in midcap and smallcap segments.
Key Highlights:
Nifty 50 closed 103 points higher but remained below 25,000 levels.
Bank Nifty ended at 55,865, below the 56,000 resistance mark.
Midcap and Smallcap indices witnessed heavy accumulation, signaling strong investor appetite.
Advance-Decline ratio stood at 1,862 stocks advancing vs. 862 declining, led by midcap & smallcap outperformance.
Market Action:
Throughout the session, Nifty 50 attempted three to four times to breach 25,000 on a 15-minute chart, but failed to sustain above the level. However, closing near the day’s high showed strength rather than weakness.
The broader market sentiment remained bullish, with mutual fund inflows largely moving into midcap and smallcap funds, reflecting growing risk appetite among retail investors.
Top Gainers:
Raymond Lifestyle surged 10%
Ola Electric rallied 9% on expansion plans
Devyani International jumped 7.5%
Hyundai, Reliance, Adani Ports, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto were other notable gainers
Top Losers:
Bajaj Holdings fell 5%
Cholamandalam Holdings down 4.5%
Dr. Reddy’s, Hindalco, Bajaj Finserv, ITC also underperformed
Sectoral Buzz:
Gaming Stocks: Delta Corp and Nazara Technologies gained momentum after the government introduced a bill regulating online betting and gaming apps. Analysts believe listed and compliant players stand to benefit as unregulated operators may face stricter action.
Jewellery Sector: Bluestone made its market debut, listing at ₹510 and closing at ₹542. Despite a weak start, the stock recovered during the day.
Fertilizers & Rare Earths: FACT stock saw volatility as China lifted export curbs on rare earth materials. Positive for PSU fertilizer distributors, but negative for companies like GMDC.
Defence & Explosives: Premier Explosives and Solar Industries showed profit-booking after strong quarterly results, with revenues rising 72% YoY and profits up 35% YoY.
Water Management & Sustainability: DENT Water closed at lifetime highs near ₹380 levels, supported by rising demand for water conservation and environmental management solutions.
Technical Outlook:
Nifty 50 continues to face resistance at 25,000. Sustaining above this level is crucial for further rally.
Bank Nifty failed to even test 56,000 today, indicating near-term consolidation.
Key support for Nifty seen at 24,750, while a decisive breakout above 25,000 could trigger the next leg of rally.
