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Nifty 50 technical analysis with key support and resistance levels - October 31, 2025
📉 MARKET CLOSED - CONTINUED CORRECTION
Daily Performance: The Nifty 50 index closed at 25,722.10, declining 155.75 points (-0.60%) in today's trading session. The market witnessed continued selling pressure with defense and auto stocks showing relative strength amid broad market weakness.
Closing
25,722.10
Change
-155.75 (-0.60%)
Open
25,863.80
Prev. Close
25,877.85
📊 Market Statistics & Trading Details
Trading Session Details
| Metric | Value | Observation |
|---|---|---|
| Volume (Lakhs) | 3,343.84 | Higher participation |
| Value (Crores) | 28,788.20 | Increased trading value |
| FFM. Cap (Lakhs Cr) | 117.19 | Market cap adjustment |
| Advance/Decline | 9/41 | Negative breadth |
| P/E Ratio | 22.77 | Valuation adjustment |
| P/B Ratio | 3.54 | Premium valuation |
📊 Market Breadth Analysis
The market breadth remained significantly negative with only 9 advances against 41 declines, indicating continued broad-based selling pressure. The advance-decline ratio of approximately 1:4.5 reflects persistent weak sentiment across most sectors.
Top 5 Gainers
| Symbol | LTP (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL | 426.20 | +16.30 | +3.98% | 513.42 |
| EICHERMOT | 7,014.00 | +125.00 | +1.81% | 6.71 |
| SHRIRAMFIN | 751.40 | +13.15 | +1.78% | 183.64 |
| LT | 4,028.00 | +40.50 | +1.02% | 23.28 |
| TCS | 3,060.00 | +24.70 | +0.81% | 18.68 |
Top 5 Losers
| Symbol | LTP (₹) | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETERNAL | 318.00 | -11.35 | -3.45% | 342.42 |
| NTPC | 336.45 | -8.70 | -2.52% | 186.51 |
| CIPLA | 1,501.50 | -38.60 | -2.51% | 33.65 |
| MAXHEALTH | 1,149.00 | -29.50 | -2.50% | 42.77 |
| HDFCLIFE | 731.00 | -15.60 | -2.09% | 25.85 |
🧾 Market Performance Analysis
Key Market Observations
Defense Sector Outperformance: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) emerged as the standout performer with a strong 3.98% gain, leading the defense sector higher amid positive sentiment.
Auto Stocks Show Resilience: Eicher Motors gained 1.81%, showing strength in the auto sector despite broader market weakness, indicating selective buying interest.
Financial Services Mixed: Shriram Finance advanced 1.78% while HDFC Life declined 2.09%, showing mixed performance within the financial services sector.
Power Sector Pressure: NTPC declined 2.52%, reflecting continued pressure in the power sector amid profit booking.
Volume Analysis
BEL recorded exceptionally high trading volume of 513.42 lakh shares with a 3.98% gain, indicating strong institutional and retail interest in the defense stock.
Shriram Finance saw substantial volume of 183.64 lakh shares with a 1.78% gain, reflecting renewed interest in the NBFC space.
Among losers, Eternal witnessed significant volume of 342.42 lakh shares with a 3.45% decline, indicating heavy selling pressure.
📈 Sector-wise Performance Insight
Defense: BEL led with strong 3.98% gain
Auto: Eicher Motors showed strength with 1.81% rise
Financial Services: Mixed performance across stocks
IT: TCS gained 0.81% showing resilience
Power: NTPC under pressure with 2.52% decline
Pharma: Continued weakness with Cipla declining 2.51%
Market Summary: The Nifty 50 extended its correction with a 0.60% decline, marking the second consecutive day of losses. The negative advance-decline ratio of 9:41 indicates persistent selling pressure across most sectors. Defense and auto stocks showed relative strength while power and pharma sectors faced continued pressure. Trading volumes increased compared to the previous session, indicating active participation during the correction phase.
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