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On Monday, May 5, 2025, the Indian stock market had a strong day. Prices went up across many sectors, bringing a sense of optimism to investors. This boost came from three key factors: increased investments from abroad, a drop in crude oil prices, and positive signals from international markets.
How Did the Main Indices Perform?
By mid-afternoon, the two major stock indices in India SENSEX and NIFTY50 were both showing healthy gains:
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SENSEX rose by 289.72 points to reach 80,791.71.
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NIFTY50 climbed 110.25 points to hit 24,456.95.
These increases suggest growing confidence among investors.
Key reasons for the rise: Global optimism, falling oil prices, and steady foreign investments created a positive environment.
Which Companies Did Well?
Some companies stood out for their strong performance:
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Adani Enterprises gained 6.68%, showing strong market trust.
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Adani Ports, Trent, Shriram Finance, and Bajaj Finserv also performed well.
Which Stocks Declined?
Not every company shared in the gains. A few major firms saw their stock prices fall:
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Kotak Mahindra Bank lost 4.54%, facing sector-specific issues.
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ONGC, JSW Steel, State Bank of India, and Dr Reddy’s also slipped due to various market challenges.
Which Stocks Had Unusually High Trading?
Some stocks drew a lot of investor attention:
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Parag Milk Foods saw trading volumes nearly 24 times higher than usual.
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Adani Total Gas and Netweb Technologies also had big spikes in activity.
This kind of trading may signal important updates, investor speculation, or growing interest.
Spotlight: Adani Total Gas
Adani Total Gas was a major mover:
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Its stock jumped by 11.26%, reaching ₹667.30.
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Sales rose 15% compared to last year, hitting ₹1,341.26 crore.
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However, profits dropped by 8%, possibly due to rising costs.
Why this matters: Strong sales show potential, but lower profits mean it’s wise to stay alert to future reports and company decisions.
Why Is the Market Going Up?
Here are the main reasons:
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Foreign investments are flowing in steadily.
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Oil prices are down, which helps reduce economic pressure.
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Global markets (like in the U.S. and Asia) are doing well, boosting confidence in India too.
What Should Investors Watch Next?
Looking ahead, a few things will be important:
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Earnings reports from companies could cause more stock price changes.
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World economic trends, like U.S. interest rates or China’s recovery, may affect India.
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Oil prices staying low can continue to support the market.
Investors interested in short-term movements might explore high-volume stocks like Adani Total Gas or Parag Milk Foods. Those focused on the long term may prefer stable companies like Adani Enterprises or Bajaj Finserv.
