Stock Market Today: Sensex Down 268 Points, Nifty Slips 85, Tata Motors Crashes 38% After Demerger

Overview:

• Sensex plummeted 268.73 points to 82,058.32; Nifty declined 85.65 points to 25,141.70 due to widespread selling. 

• Tata Motors' steep decline was after its demerger of commercial vehicles, while Tata Chemicals jumped more than 3%.

• Banking and finance shares declined, though IT and energy shares remained relatively stable, providing partial market support.

Indian stock market today (October 14, 2025) is on a downward trend as benchmark indexes traded in the red, influenced by selling pressure. BSE Sensex went down by 268.73 points to 82,058.32, and NSE Nifty 50 fell by 85.65 points to 25,141.70, both recording losses of around 0.33 %.

Nifty Bank index fell to 56,349.25, a 0.49 % decline. The broader market took the brunt of the selling. BSE Smallcap index fell 0.86 % to 52,688.77, reflecting risk aversion by investors towards smaller firms. Let’s dive into the details of the stock market today to understand what to expect in the coming months based on Moneycontrol Live Updates.

Tata Group Companies in Focus

Tata Motors was the largest buzzword in the stock market today. Tata Motors shares dipped drastically by 38.03 % to Rs. 409.45, becoming the leading loser on Nifty 50. The decline came after the company’s commercial vehicle business demerged. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles shares would be listed at Rs. 400 per share on the NSE today, on October 14,2025.

Tata Chemicals, on the other hand, gained 3.21 % to Rs. 939.70, recording its largest single-day increase in 11 weeks. The stock was traded with 52.15 % higher volumes than its five-day average.

At the same time, Tata Investment experienced a 1:10 stock split, triggering what looked like a 90 % decline that was only a technical move in the company’s action. Tata Electronics also took over Chinese iPhone maker Justech's Indian unit for about USD 100 million to enhance its electronics production strength.

Technology Stocks Provide Stability

Nifty IT index was almost flat, inching higher by a mere 1.65 points. Tech Mahindra topped the gainers from the IT space, rallying 1.16 % to Rs. 1,467.70 before its quarterly earnings release. HCL Technologies also gained 1.16 % to Rs. 1,512.10, and Wipro rose 0.45 % to Rs. 246.23.

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Corporate Actions and Regulatory Updates

A few companies made major corporate developments in the stock market today. Uniparts India announced a special interim dividend of Rs. 22.50 per equity share, with October 23 being the record date. The announcement propelled the stock 2.94 % higher to Rs. 491.85, inching closer to its 52-week high of Rs. 502.10.

On the regulatory side, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) also imposed a fine of Rs. 3 lakh on 5Paisa Capital, as well as its Director, CFO, and previous MD & CEO, for Online Bond Platform Provider operations-related defaults. The stock increased by a small margin of 0.19 % in spite of the news.

Energy and Defense Sector Developments

The energy space saw significant actions, with the 15-year Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement being signed between Oil India and North Eastern Electric Power Corporation for the supply of 1.4 MMSCMD of natural gas. The firm also declared the mechanical completion of the upgradation project of its Numaligarh-Siliguri Product Pipeline from 1.77 MMTPA to 5.5 MMTPA capacity.

Paras Defence and Space Technologies rose 2.13 % to Rs. 723.15 after inking a Memorandum of Understanding with Cielo Inertial Solutions based in Israel. According to a Business Standard report, it is to work together on inertial sensors and navigation systems for the Indian defence market.

Banking Stocks Feel Pressure

Finance stocks faltered during the session. Bajaj Finance went down 1.90 % to Rs. 1,017.00, while Axis Bank dropped 1.54 % to Rs. 1,171.30, both being among the top Nifty 50 losers. HDFC Bank closed slightly lower at Rs. 976.10, although it was one of the most active shares by value with Rs. 961.66 crore turnover.

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Market Outlook

Stock market today indicates investors remain vigilant in the face of mixed global signals and continued corporate restructuring moves. Domestic institutional investors' sustained support acts as a buffer against foreign selling pressures. Market participants will keep a keen eye on future quarterly earnings reports and macroeconomic data to gauge direction.

FAQs

1. Why did the Indian stock market decline today?

The Indian equity market fell primarily on the back of selling in banking and small-cap shares. Investors grew risk-averse after receiving mixed overseas cues, foreign fund outflows, and corporate moves such as Tata Motors' demerger, which created sector-specific volatility.

2. What was the performance of the Sensex and Nifty today?

The Sensex on BSE lost 268.73 points to 82,058.32, and the NSE Nifty lost 85.65 points to settle at 25,141.70. Both indices were down by about 0.33%, which shows dampened investor sentiment.

3. Which sectors got hit the hardest in the stock market today?

Banking, finance, and small-cap segments drove the market fall, with IT stocks like Tech Mahindra and HCL Tech providing some cushioning. The wider market witnessed negative breadth as there were more decliners than advancers.

4. What is the current stock price of Tata Motors?

Tata Motors' share declined as much as 38% of its commercial vehicle business demerger. The fall was not a market-driven drop but part of a price adjustment in the special price-discovery session.

5. What should investors look out for in the days ahead?

Investors need to look for advanced quarterly earnings, FII inflow patterns, and macroeconomic data such as inflation readings. Sectoral patterns, particularly in banking, energy, and IT sectors, will tend to influence short-term market direction.