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Nifty 50 technical analysis with key support and resistance levels - October 30, 2025
📉 MARKET CLOSED - CORRECTION DAY
Daily Performance: The Nifty 50 index closed at 25,877.85, declining 176.05 points (-0.68%) in today's trading session. The market witnessed broad-based selling pressure with pharma and telecom stocks leading the declines.
Closing
25,877.85
Change
-176.05 (-0.68%)
Open
25,984.40
Prev. Close
26,053.90
📊 Market Statistics & Trading Details
Trading Session Details
| Metric | Value | Observation |
|---|---|---|
| Volume (Lakhs) | 2,573.64 | Moderate participation |
| Value (Crores) | 24,179.64 | Lower than previous session |
| FFM. Cap (Lakhs Cr) | 117.90 | Market cap contraction |
| Advance/Decline | 10/40 | Negative breadth |
| P/E Ratio | 22.92 | Valuation adjustment |
| P/B Ratio | 3.56 | Premium valuation |
📊 Market Breadth Analysis
The market breadth was significantly negative with only 10 advances against 40 declines, indicating broad-based selling pressure across most sectors. The advance-decline ratio of 1:4 reflects the overall weak sentiment during the trading session.
Top 5 Gainers
| Symbol | LTP (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COALINDIA | 388.05 | +6.05 | +1.58% | 151.53 |
| LT | 3,989.40 | +31.30 | +0.79% | 49.59 |
| HINDALCO | 863.00 | +6.75 | +0.79% | 47.04 |
| BEL | 410.20 | +3.00 | +0.74% | 111.73 |
| NESTLEIND | 1,280.00 | +7.00 | +0.55% | 7.29 |
Top 5 Losers
| Symbol | LTP (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRREDDY | 1,203.50 | -47.40 | -3.79% | 88.83 |
| CIPLA | 1,541.00 | -40.10 | -2.54% | 40.54 |
| HDFCLIFE | 746.00 | -15.30 | -2.01% | 15.17 |
| INDIGO | 5,715.50 | -97.50 | -1.68% | 9.08 |
| BHARTIARTL | 2,069.00 | -31.60 | -1.50% | 42.22 |
🧾 Market Performance Analysis
Key Market Observations
Pharma Sector Under Pressure: Pharma stocks faced significant selling pressure with Dr. Reddy's declining 3.79% and Cipla falling 2.54%. The sector witnessed profit booking after recent gains.
Coal India Leads Gainers: Coal India emerged as the top gainer with a 1.58% rise, showing resilience in the energy sector amid broader market weakness.
Infrastructure Stocks Show Strength: Larsen & Toubro gained 0.79% despite the overall negative market sentiment, indicating selective buying in infrastructure names.
Telecom Sector Weakness: Bharti Airtel declined 1.50%, reflecting pressure in the telecom sector amid competitive concerns.
Volume Analysis
Coal India recorded the highest trading volume among gainers with 151.53 lakh shares, indicating strong institutional interest. BEL also saw significant volume of 111.73 lakh shares with a 0.74% gain.
Among losers, Dr. Reddy's saw substantial volume of 88.83 lakh shares, reflecting heavy selling pressure in the pharma stock.
📈 Sector-wise Performance Insight
Energy: Coal India showed strength with 1.58% gain
Infrastructure: L&T and Hindalco posted modest gains
Pharma: Significant pressure with Dr. Reddy's and Cipla declining
Telecom: Bharti Airtel under pressure
FMCG: Nestle showed resilience with 0.55% gain
Market Summary: The Nifty 50 witnessed a correction of 0.68% with broad-based selling pressure across most sectors. The negative advance-decline ratio of 10:40 indicates widespread profit booking. Energy and infrastructure stocks showed relative strength while pharma and telecom sectors faced significant pressure.
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