Economy
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Updated on 13 Nov 2025, 11:19 am
Reviewed By
Aditi Singh | Whalesbook News Team
On November 13, 2025, the total market capitalization of companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) touched a significant milestone, reaching approximately Rs 473 lakh crore, equivalent to USD 5.33 trillion. The major Indian stock market indices, the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty-50, experienced a slight upward movement, trading in the green with modest gains. The Sensex was up 0.01% at 84,479, and the Nifty-50 was up 0.01% at 25,879.
However, the broader market segments showed weakness, with the BSE Mid-Cap Index down by 0.34% and the BSE Small-Cap Index declining by 0.30%. Despite this, some individual mid-cap stocks like Ashok Leyland Ltd, Prestige Estates Projects Ltd, Tata Communications Ltd, and AIA Engineering Ltd, along with small-cap gainers such as Precision Wires India Ltd and Vindhya Telelinks Ltd, were highlighted.
Sectoral performance across the exchanges was mixed. The BSE Telecommunication Index and BSE Realty Index were among the top gainers, indicating positive sentiment in these areas. Conversely, the BSE IT Index and BSE Capital Goods Index were the top losers. On the same day, 131 stocks achieved a 52-week high, while 128 stocks touched a 52-week low, reflecting significant price action. Several low-priced stocks, including Jyoti Ltd and Ravi Leela Granites Ltd, were locked in the upper circuit, signifying sharp price increases.
Impact: This comprehensive market data provides investors with insights into overall market sentiment, sector rotation, and potential opportunities in both large and small-cap segments. It helps in understanding the broader economic health reflected in the stock market. Rating: 7/10.
Difficult Terms: Market Capitalisation: The total value of a company's outstanding shares, calculated by multiplying the share price by the number of shares. BSE Sensex: An index comprising 30 well-established and financially sound companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange, representing various sectors of the Indian economy. NSE Nifty-50: An index representing the weighted average of 50 of the largest Indian companies listed on the National Stock Exchange, serving as a benchmark for the Indian equity market. 52-week high: The highest price at which a stock or index has traded during the preceding 52 weeks. Broader markets: Refers to the performance of mid-cap and small-cap stocks, often considered indicators of the overall market health beyond large-cap companies. Mid-Cap Index: A stock market index that tracks the performance of companies with medium market capitalization. Small-Cap Index: A stock market index that tracks the performance of companies with small market capitalization. Sectoral front: Refers to the performance of different industry groups or sectors within the stock market. Top Gainers: Stocks or sectors that have experienced the largest percentage increase in their prices over a specified period. Top Losers: Stocks or sectors that have experienced the largest percentage decrease in their prices over a specified period. 52-week low: The lowest price at which a stock or index has traded during the preceding 52 weeks. Upper Circuit: The maximum price increase allowed for a stock on a given trading day, set by the stock exchange.