Stock Market 13 August 2025: Market Rally & Top Gainers/Losers

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Introduction

The Stock Market on 13 August 2025 witnessed a notable rally, with all major indices closing higher and investor sentiment turning positive. The Nifty 50 surged past 24,600, while the Sensex climbed to 80,585, reflecting broad-based optimism among both retail and institutional investors.

The day’s gains were supported by a combination of strong corporate earnings, favorable domestic inflation data, and positive global cues. Metals, healthcare, and financials led the rally, while small-cap and mid-cap stocks also outperformed, highlighting widespread confidence in the market.

Investor attention was particularly focused on stocks that reported robust quarterly results, hit multi-year highs, or benefited from sectoral growth trends. This rally indicates that investors are responding positively to the improving economic environment and corporate performance, creating opportunities for long-term wealth accumulation.

Major Index Performance – 13 August 2025

Index	Closing Value	Change	% Change
Nifty 50	24,623.65	+136.25	+0.56%
Sensex	80,585.65	+350.06	+0.44%
Nifty Bank	55,195.75	+152.05	+0.28%
Nifty IT	34,667.15	-7.15	-0.02%
S&P BSE SmallCap	52,118.73	+321.99	+0.62%

The indices showed broad-based strength, with the S&P BSE SmallCap index gaining the most, up 0.62%, reflecting strong appetite for riskier assets among investors. The Nifty IT index remained almost flat, indicating selective buying in technology stocks.

Top Gainer Stocks – 13 August 2025

1. NMDC Steel

LTP: ₹43.02 | Day Change: +20%
NMDC Steel surged on strong domestic steel demand and high trading volumes. Analysts highlighted that the company is poised to benefit from infrastructure growth and government spending on construction.

2. JM Financial

LTP: ₹187.07 | Day Change: +15.01%
JM Financial reached a 5-year high, driven by optimism around its sustained earnings growth and high-volume buying. The stock gained attention from both retail and institutional investors.

3. ΕΙΗ (EIH Limited)

LTP: ₹418.45 | Day Change: +14.8%
EIH, a hospitality sector player, gained on high volumes as domestic travel demand increased. Quarterly results exceeding market expectations further propelled the stock.

4. HBL Power Systems

LTP: ₹763.40 | Day Change: +10.32%
HBL Power Systems hit a 10-year high amid strong growth in renewable energy solutions. Investors are optimistic about its expanding order book and demand for advanced power storage solutions.

5. Apollo Hospitals

LTP: ₹7,808.5 | Day Change: +7.9%
Apollo Hospitals’ stock rallied after beating earnings estimates. Strong revenue growth and robust hospital operations across India contributed to this upside.

Top Loser Stocks – 13 August 2025

1. Coromandel

LTP: ₹2,257.7 | Day Change: -5.65%
Profit-booking post recent gains led Coromandel lower, even as fundamentals remain stable.

2. PG Electroplast

LTP: ₹486.1 | Day Change: -5.82%
The stock fell due to disappointing quarterly results, which triggered selling pressure.

3. SJVN

LTP: ₹93.45 | Day Change: -4.63%
SJVN lost ground as investors booked profits in renewable energy stocks, despite the company maintaining steady operations.

4. Waaree Energies Ltd.

LTP: ₹2,941.9 | Day Change: -4.63%
Regulatory challenges impacted Waaree Energies, causing a decline despite strong project execution in solar energy.

5. Valor Estate

LTP: ₹177.21 | Day Change: -4.52%
The stock dropped on weak quarterly earnings, reflecting concerns over near-term growth prospects.

Gainers and Losers Summary Table

Top Gainers	Top Losers
NMDC Steel +20%	Coromandel -5.65%
JM Financial +15.01%	PG Electroplast -5.82%
EIH +14.8%	SJVN -4.63%
HBL Power Systems +10.32%	Waaree Energies -4.63%
Apollo Hospitals +7.9%	Valor Estate -4.52%

Why Did the Stock Market Rise on 13 August?

Strong Corporate Earnings – Companies like Apollo Hospitals, HBL Power, and JM Financial surpassed earnings expectations. Positive results boosted investor confidence, leading to buying across multiple sectors.

Broad-Based Buying Across Sectors – Metals, healthcare, and financials led the rally, while small-cap and mid-cap indices outperformed. This suggests widespread optimism among retail and institutional investors, not just selective sectoral gains.

Easing Domestic Inflation – India’s retail inflation fell to 1.55% in July 2025, well below the RBI target range of 2–6%. Lower inflation reduces concerns of aggressive interest rate hikes and encourages investment in equities.

Global Economic Positivity – Lower-than-expected U.S. inflation data increased expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September. This drove foreign institutional investors to look at emerging markets like India, providing additional liquidity and market support.

Sector-Specific Drivers – Renewable energy, hospitality, and steel stocks saw targeted buying due to strong demand trends, supportive policies, and robust order books. Stocks like NMDC Steel and EIH Limited benefited from this optimism.

Conclusion

The Stock Market on 13 August 2025 ended on a strong note, reflecting optimism fueled by strong corporate earnings, macroeconomic support, and favorable global cues. Broad-based gains across metals, healthcare, and financials indicate that investors are confident about sustained growth in the Indian economy.

While a few stocks corrected due to regulatory concerns or profit-booking, the overall market sentiment remained bullish. With easing inflation and positive corporate performance, the market may continue to attract both retail and institutional interest in the coming sessions.

Investors are advised to track earnings reports, sectoral trends, and global economic developments to capitalize on opportunities while managing risk.