Sensex, Nifty50 up; Suzlon, Highway Infra, and Astral in focus.

New Delhi, August 12, 2025: In afternoon trading on Tuesday, positive momentum was observed in the Indian stock market. Both the SENSEX and the NIFTY50 were seen trading in positive territory, with the SENSEX rising by 155.81 points to reach the 80,759.89 level, and the NIFTY50 increasing by 52.70 points to trade at 24,637.75. This buoyancy was supported by rallies in a number of key sectors, including auto, media, oil and gas, and IT stocks, which helped to maintain a positive sentiment throughout a volatile session.

Several individual stocks were noted for their significant movements, with Suzlon Energy and Astral being among the most talked-about. Suzlon Energy’s shares were seen trading higher ahead of the company’s June quarter earnings announcement. A management shake-up, with the company’s Chief Financial Officer expected to resign, was also reported. This news, however, did not dampen the stock’s performance, which was up by 0.55% at one point. The company’s strong performance in the previous quarter, driven by its wind turbine business, was also recalled, and it is believed that these factors are contributing to the positive investor sentiment.

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Another stock that garnered considerable attention was Highway Infrastructure, which made a strong debut on its listing day. The shares opened at a significant premium, with a jump of over 64% on the NSE and 67% on the BSE against its issue price. This successful listing can be attributed to the overwhelming response received during its initial public offering (IPO), which was oversubscribed by a massive margin. The company’s business model, which focuses on tollway collection and infrastructure development, is seen as a key factor in its strong market performance.

Conversely, shares of Astral were observed to be trading lower, with a decline of nearly 6% being noted. This drop was a direct result of the company’s first-quarter results, which were announced on Monday. A sharp 32.6% year-on-year drop in consolidated profit after tax was reported, a decrease that was attributed to a decline in revenue and heightened expenses. Volatility in polymer prices was cited as a major reason for the weaker performance, which resulted in inventory losses and pressure on profit margins.

The overall market performance for the day was seen as a continuation of a positive trend that began on Monday. The market had shown a strong recovery following several weeks of weakness, with investor confidence appearing to return. This week is expected to see a focus on domestic CPI and WPI inflation figures, with ongoing US-India trade negotiations also being closely monitored by investors.