Sensex Slips 297 Points, Nifty Falls Below 25,150: DRL and Tata Steel Lead Losses

Rashmi

October 16, 2025

Sensex Slips 297 Points, Nifty Falls Below 25,150: DRL and Tata Steel Lead Losses

Investors always experience both excitement and fear when the stock market is volatile. Tuesday saw a minor decline in the Indian stock market once more. The Sensex and Nifty closed lower for the second straight day, reversing their opening gains. Investor sentiment was influenced by pressure from the financial sector, resulting in a cautious market sentiment.

Decline in Market Mood and Important Stocks

Sensex Slips 297 Points, Nifty Falls Below 25,150: DRL and Tata Steel Lead Losses

Key stocks, including Bajaj Finance, Bharat Electronics, Tata Steel, TCS, and NTPC, were most affected, down 1.4% to 1.8% in the 30-stock Sensex. This demonstrates unequivocally how the market as a whole was affected by pressure in financial and large-cap equities.

The pressure on small- and mid-cap indices persisted as well. The mid-cap and small-cap indices ended the day down by 0.8% and 0.9%, respectively. This suggests that negative sentiment was present in the larger market as well as large-cap stocks.

LG Electronics India Vibrant Launch

Despite not being listed on the Sensex or Nifty, LG Electronics India caused a sensation in the stock market. The company’s initial public offering (IPO) closed 48.2% higher after listing at a 50% premium. Since the 2021 Eternal IPO, this is thought to be the best listing performance of a billion-dollar IPO.

The IPO of LG Electronics India, according to experts, has increased analyst and investor confidence. In a matter of minutes, almost seven “Buy” ratings were issued. This indicates that investors are becoming more interested in India’s consumer durables market.

Pressure from the Global Market

Globally, the downturn in the Indian stock market is also being felt. Growing trade tensions between the US and China continued to put pressure on Wall Street’s major indexes.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 45,620.31, down 447.27 points, or 0.97%.

The S And P 500 closed at 6,573.41, down 81.28 points, or 1.22%.
The Nasdaq closed at 22,286.04, down 408.56 points, or 1.80%.

Pressure was also felt in Asian and European markets. The MSCI World Index was down 0.3%, and the Stoxx Europe 600 was down 0.7%. As a result, investors throughout the world are being cautious, and the market is feeling bad.

A Note to Investors

Sensex Slips 297 Points, Nifty Falls Below 25,150: DRL and Tata Steel Lead Losses

Given the current state of the market, investors should proceed with care. Market direction can be changed by events like initial public offerings (IPOs), global trade disputes, and volatility in financial equities. Although LG Electronics India’s initial public offering (IPO) is a successful example, it also shows that investment in the proper opportunities and companies can yield good returns.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only. Investing in the stock market carries risks, and it is important to confirm with an authoritative source and a financial advisor before making any investment decision.

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