SBI’s market cap increased
During this week’s trading, the market worth of five of the top ten corporations in the country rose by ₹60,677 crore. In the meantime, the remaining companies’ value dropped by ₹39,610 crore.
The value of HDFC rose by ₹14,084 crore to ₹15.28 lakh crore during this time, while the value of the government bank SBI jumped by ₹20,446 crore to ₹7.63 lakh crore.
On Thursday, the Sensex closed up 58 points.
The 30 firms in the Sensex and the 50 companies in the Nifty closed flat but in the green on Thursday, August 14, 2025. At 80,597.66, the 30-component barometer recorded gains of 57.75 points, or 0.07%, for the day. However, the overall gauge also had a good day, closing at 24,631.30 points.
The value of LIC dropped to ₹5.62 lakh crore, a loss of ₹15,307 crore.
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) shares were sold this time, and their value dropped by ₹15,307 crore to ₹5.62 lakh crore. Bajaj Finance’s worth dropped by ₹9,601 crore to ₹5.36 lakh crore throughout this time.
A company’s market capitalization is the total worth of all of its outstanding shares, or all of the shares that its shareholders now own. This figure is calculated by multiplying the company’s price by the total number of shares that have been issued.
Let’s use an example to better grasp this.
Suppose… One crore shares of company “A” have been purchased on the market. The market value of the company would be 1 crore x ₹20, or ₹20 crore, if each share cost ₹20.
- Share Price Decline: When demand declines, share prices decline as well, which has a direct impact on market capitalization.
- Poor Outcomes: When profits or revenue decline, debt rises, or losses occur throughout a fiscal year or quarter, investors sell their shares.
- Negative News: Any unfavorable information about scandals, court cases, failed products, or poor leadership discourages investment.
- Economy or Market Decline: Shares may decline as a result of a recession, interest rate increases, or a bearish (downward) market.
- Share Buyback or Delisting: The quantity of outstanding shares falls when a business buys back shares or goes private.
- In order to help investors select firm shares based on their risk tolerance, market capitalization is used to classify them. such as small, mid, and large-cap businesses.
- A number of elements are examined in order to determine whether a company’s share will be profitable or not. Among these is market capitalization. Investors can use market capitalization to gauge a company’s size.
- A corporation is seen as better if its market capitalization is higher. Demand and supply determine how much stocks cost. As a result, market capitalization reflects the company’s perceived value in the eyes of the public.
