Mumbai | The market capitalization of five out of India’s ten largest companies saw a sharp decline this week, amounting to a total loss of ₹93,358 crore. Infosys emerged as the biggest loser, with its valuation dropping by ₹44,227 crore, bringing its market cap down to ₹6.56 lakh crore from ₹7 lakh crore last week.
Top Companies Facing Losses
Apart from Infosys, several other major firms witnessed a dip in their market capitalization:
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) lost ₹35,801 crore, bringing its valuation to ₹12.71 lakh crore.
- Hindustan Unilever (HUL) saw a reduction of ₹6,567 crore, lowering its market cap to ₹5.11 lakh crore.
- State Bank of India (SBI)‘s market cap shrank by ₹4,462 crore, now standing at ₹6.49 lakh crore.
- Reliance Industries suffered a smaller loss of ₹2,301 crore, with its market cap at ₹16.88 lakh crore.
Companies That Gained This Week
While several firms saw their valuations shrink, others posted gains, with ICICI Bank leading the charge:
- ICICI Bank‘s market capitalization surged by ₹25,459 crore, reaching ₹8.83 lakh crore.
- HDFC Bank gained ₹12,592 crore, taking its valuation to ₹13.05 lakh crore.
- ITC added ₹10,073 crore, pushing its market cap to ₹5.15 lakh crore.
- Bajaj Finance saw an increase of ₹911 crore, raising its valuation to ₹5.22 lakh crore.
- Airtel‘s market cap grew by ₹798 crore, reaching ₹3.91 lakh crore.
Stock Market Trends
The Indian stock market closed in the red at the end of this week. On Thursday, March 13, 2025, the Sensex fell by 200 points, closing at 73,828.91, while the Nifty settled just below 22,400 levels. Both indices ended the week on a negative note.
Understanding Market Capitalization
Market capitalization, or market cap, represents the total value of a company’s outstanding shares. It is calculated as:
Market Cap = Total Outstanding Shares × Current Share Price
A company’s market cap fluctuates based on share price movements, which are influenced by factors like investor demand, economic conditions, and market trends.
Conclusion
This week’s stock market activity reflected volatility, with some of India’s largest corporations witnessing significant valuation declines. While IT and FMCG giants struggled, banking and financial sector stocks saw strong investor interest, particularly in ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank. Investors will be closely watching next week’s market movements to gauge further trends.
