The domestic stock markets ended flat on Friday, reacting to the Union Budget 2025. The session began with slight gains, but indices fluctuated throughout the day due to volatility. By the close, the markets settled with minimal changes.
The BSE Sensex gained 5 points to close at 77,505, while the NSE Nifty lost 26 points, ending at 23,482. Analysts noted that while the budget announcements created initial optimism, investors remained cautious, leading to market fluctuations.
Top Gainers on BSE Sensex:
Zomato (+7.17%)
Maruti Suzuki (+4.98%)
ITC Hotels (+4.71%)
ITC (+3.33%)
Mahindra & Mahindra (+2.96%)
Top Losers:
Power Grid Corporation (-3.71%)
Larsen & Toubro (L&T) (-3.36%)
NTPC (-2.04%)
UltraTech Cement (-2.03%)
HCL Technologies (-1.87%)
Market experts believe that investors are still analyzing the budget’s long-term impact on various sectors. The coming sessions will determine whether the budget-driven momentum continues or fades due to global economic conditions.
