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Research Periodic Report Big Moves in ITC, Info Edge & Bharat Dynamics Trigger Stock-Specific Pressure

Big Moves in ITC, Info Edge & Bharat Dynamics Trigger Stock-Specific Pressure

Written by - Fisdom Research

May 28, 2025 2 minutes

Market Snapshot

  • Indian benchmark indices ended lower for the second consecutive session on May 28.
  • Positive global cues failed to lift sentiment, as large block deals and increased primary market activity led to fund outflows.
  • onsumer stocks were the major drag on the indices.
  • Market volatility eased further, with India VIX continuing its downward trend.
  • Broader markets showed a mixed performance:
  • The Midcap index closed in the red.
  • The Smallcap index outperformed frontline peers, supported by stronger earnings visibility in select segments.

Sectoral Trends

Sector Name % Change Sector Name % Change
NIFTY MEDIA 1.0 NIFTY PRIVATE BANK -0.1
NIFTY PSU BANK 1.0 NIFTY REALTY -0.2
NIFTY OIL & GAS 0.0 NIFTY CONSUMER DURABLES -0.5
NIFTY IT -0.1 NIFTY METAL -0.6

Top News

  • ITC fell up to 3.5% after British American Tobacco offloaded a 2.57% stake worth ₹13,344 crore in a major block deal, marking its second such sale in recent years.
  • Info Edge declined over 1% despite a 647% YoY surge in Q4 net profit to ₹740 crore, driven by reclassification gains and other income, partially offset by provisions and impairments.
  • Bharat Dynamics dropped over 2%, snapping a two-day rally, as quarterly profit and margins contracted, though the stock remains up 21% for the month amid defence sector optimism.

Top Gainers and Losers

Top Gainers % Change Top Losers % Change
HDFCLIFE 1.5 INDUSINDBK -1.9
BEL 1.3 APOLLOHOSP -1.9
BAJFINANCE 1.2 ULTRACEMCO -1.8

Technical Outlook: Key Indices

Indices Name Support Resistance
Nifty 24,550 25,000
Bank Nifty 54,800 56,100

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