Indian Stock Market & Commodity Prices Today – Sensex, Nifty, Gold, Silver & Crude Oil Report (May 22, 2025)

Indian Stock Market & Commodities Report – May 22, 2025

On May 22, 2025, Indian equity benchmarks witnessed a broad-based sell-off, with the S&P BSE Sensex plunging 645 points (0.79%) to close at 80,951.99 and the NSE Nifty 50 declining 204 points (0.82%) to end at 24,609.70 0. The Indian rupee slid to a one-month low of ₹86.0025 per US dollar, pressured by foreign outflows and a firm dollar index 1. On the commodities front, gold futures on MCX rose 0.66% to ₹96,234 per 10 gms, silver crossed the ₹100,000 per kg mark, and crude oil futures traded mixed amid US inventory surprises and OPEC+ supply talks 2.

Stock Market Today: Key Highlights

Benchmark Index Movement

The S&P BSE Sensex fell by 645 points (0.79%) to settle at 80,951.99 on May 22, 2025, extending its losses after an intraday drop of over 1,100 points amid global bond yield concerns 3. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty 50 closed at 24,609.70, down 204 points (0.82%) 4.

Sectoral Performance

Heavyweight Reliance Industries led the decline, while the auto and IT sectors also saw steep losses due to a sharp rise in US Treasury yields and technical corrections 5. Only defensive sectors like FMCG and utilities showed resilience, but were unable to offset the broader sell-off.

Index	Close	Change	% Change
Sensex	80,951.99	–645.00	–0.79%
Nifty 50	24,609.70	–204.00	–0.82%

Currency & FII Flow

The Indian rupee weakened to ₹86.0025 against the US dollar, hitting a one-month trough as foreign institutional investors withdrew funds amid global risk aversion 6. Analysts attribute the slide to speculative stop-loss triggers after breaching the 85.80 support level and sustained dollar purchases by state-run banks.

Market Drivers & Global Cues

### Rising US Bond Yields

A surge in US 10-year Treasury yields to multi-year highs dented global equity markets, prompting investors to re-allocate to fixed income 7. The anticipated US fiscal stimulus and concerns over debt sustainability further exacerbated bond market volatility.

Moody’s Downgrade & US Debt Fears

Market sentiment was also weighed down by a Moody’s downgrade of US debt and disappointing US bond auctions that raised questions about demand for longer-dated Treasuries 8. Such developments triggered risk-off flows globally, impacting emerging markets like India.

Domestic Technical Factors

Technically, the Nifty breached its 24,650 support level, activating algorithmic sell orders and fuelling a short-covering rally late in the session, but not enough to avert losses 9.

Commodities Market Overview

Gold & Silver

Gold June futures on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) climbed to ₹96,234 per 10 gms, marking a 0.66% gain amid a weaker dollar and Middle East geopolitical tensions 10. In the spotlight, silver physical prices topped ₹100,000 per kilogram in domestic markets, driven by sustained industrial demand and supply deficits 11.

Commodity	MCX Close	% Change
Gold (10 gms)	₹96,234	+0.66%
Silver (per kg)	₹100,000+	+0.80%

Crude Oil

Global crude prices were relatively stable, with Brent trading at $64.95 per barrel and WTI at $61.67 following a surprise US inventory build of 1.3 million barrels 12. OPEC+ discussions to raise July supplies by 411,000 bpd also weighed on sentiment, hinting at potential downward pressure on prices 13.

Crude Benchmark	Price (USD/bbl)	Change
Brent Crude	$64.95	+0.06%
WTI Crude	$61.67	+0.16%

Outlook & Strategy

With global bond yields still elevated and geopolitical risks lingering, Indian markets may remain volatile near term. Investors should watch US Treasury auctions, rupee movement, and domestic earnings updates for cues. Quality mid-caps and defensive sectors like FMCG could offer relative resilience in the current environment.

In commodities, gold and silver are likely to hold as safe-haven plays, while crude prices may trade within a range of $60–$68 amid mixed supply-demand signals. Traders should employ disciplined stop-loss strategies around key MCX technical levels.

Report compiled by CurrencyConverter.top | Data as of May 22, 2025

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