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📈 Market Recap: May 22, 2025
Indian equity markets faced a significant downturn on Thursday, with the BSE Sensex plunging 645 points (0.79%) to close at 80,951.99, and the NSE Nifty 50 dropping 204 points (0.82%) to settle at 24,609.70. The decline was driven by global market weakness, rising U.S. Treasury yields, and concerns over U.S. fiscal policies, leading to broad-based selling across sectors. Investors lost approximately ₹2 lakh crore in market capitalization during the session.
Today’s Top Stories:
ITC Reports Q4 Profit Rise on Cigarette Business Growth
ITC's Q4 profit increased due to strong cigarette sales and resilient rural demand. $ITC.NSE ( ▼ 0.57% )IndiGo's Q4 Profit Soars 62% Amid Operational Efficiency
IndiGo's profit surged 62% in Q4, driven by higher passenger traffic and fewer grounded planes. $INDIGO.NSE ( ▲ 0.84% )Oil India's Q4 Net Profit Declines 22% Year-on-Year
Oil India's net profit dropped 22% in Q4, impacted by lower crude prices and production. $OIL.NSE ( ▼ 0.14% )BSE Shares Drop 5% Amid SEBI's Consideration of Tuesday Expiry for NSE
BSE shares fell nearly 5% as SEBI considers allowing NSE to have Tuesday expiries, potentially affecting BSE's trading volumes. $BSE.NSE ( ▲ 1.13% )India's Leading Economic Index Rises 0.7% in April
India's LEI rose 0.7% in April, indicating a positive turn in economic indicators after previous declines.
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TOP STORIES
1. ITC Reports Q4 Profit Rise on Cigarette Business Growth
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Earnings growth: ITC Ltd. (NSE: ITC) reported a standalone profit before tax and exceptional items of ₹6,417 crore for Q4 FY25, up from ₹6,288 crore a year earlier.
Business drivers: The increase was driven by strong performance in its mainstay cigarettes business and resilient rural demand.
Market impact: Shares of ITC experienced volatility amid broader market declines.
2. IndiGo's Q4 Profit Soars 62% Amid Operational Efficiency
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Financial performance: InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. (NSE: INDIGO) posted a 62% year-on-year increase in Q4 FY25 profit, totaling over ₹3,067 crore.
Revenue growth: The airline's revenue rose by 24.8%, attributed to higher passenger traffic and improved operational efficiency.
Operational highlights: The number of grounded planes decreased, contributing to the airline's profitability.
3. Oil India's Q4 Net Profit Declines 22% Year-on-Year
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Earnings decline: Oil India Ltd. (NSE: OIL) reported a 22% year-on-year decrease in Q4 FY25 net profit, amounting to ₹1,591.5 crore.
Revenue factors: The decline was due to lower crude oil prices and reduced production levels.
Market reaction: Shares of Oil India faced selling pressure following the earnings announcement.
4. BSE Shares Drop 5% Amid SEBI's Consideration of Tuesday Expiry for NSE
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Stock movement: Shares of Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Ltd. fell 5% to ₹6,933 on May 22.
Regulatory development: The decline followed reports that SEBI may approve Tuesday as the expiry day for the National Stock Exchange (NSE), potentially impacting BSE's derivatives trading volumes.
Market implications: The move could shift trading activity away from BSE, affecting its revenue streams.
5. India's Leading Economic Index Rises 0.7% in April
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Economic indicator: The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index (LEI) for India increased by 0.7% in April 2025 to 158.9, after a 0.4% decline in March.
Growth drivers: The rise was driven by a rebound in merchandise exports and improved stock prices.
Outlook: Despite the monthly gain, the LEI contracted by 0.1% over the six-month period, indicating cautious optimism for India's economic growth.
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