Sensex extends rally to fifth day, ends 486 pts up; SBI, Axis Bank zoom over 5%

Indian stock market on Thursday, April 25: The NSE Nifty ended atop the 22,550 levels, up 156 points; Kotak Bank and HUL, however, bucked the trend.

3:44 PM

Tech View :: Key levels to watch on Nifty, Bank Nifty

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The hourly momentum indicator has triggered a positive crossover which is a buy signal and, thus, we expect the positive momentum to continue over the next few trading sessions. On the upside, the next immediate hurdle is placed at 22,776. The stop-loss for long positions should be trailed at 22,430 levels which is the 20 hour moving average. 

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Going ahead, we expect the momentum to continue and minor degree pullbacks should be used as a buying opportunity. On the upside, the next hurdle is placed at 49,000. Longs should be held with a trialing stoploss at 48,200 which is the 20 hour moving average.

Views by: Jatin Gedia – Technical Research Analyst at Sharekhan by BNP Paribas

3:38 PM

Currency check :: Rupee ends 1 paise weaker vs US dollar

3:37 PM

Broader markets :: Mid, SmallCap indices climb in tandem with benchmarks

3:35 PM

Sectoral trends :: All but Nifty Realty settle higher; PSU Bank index soars nearly 4%

3:34 PM

Sensex Heatmap :: 22 of 30 index stocks surge led by Axis Bank, SBI

3:33 PM

Closing Bell :: Nifty ends above 22,550

3:32 PM

Closing Bell :: Sensex gains over 450 pts after a choppy day

3:20 PM

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3:09 PM

Dalmia Bharat stock tanks 10%, hits 52-week low on weak Q4 results

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2:57 PM

Global check:: US, UK stock futures in red, down up to 0.9%

2:45 PM

To cut costs, Indian tech companies expanding into smaller cities

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2:33 PM

Hitachi Energy shares hit 52-week high on expansion plans

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2:21 PM

Stock Market LIVE: Sensex at day's high, up 550 pts on all-round buying

2:08 PM

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1:55 PM

HUL rebrands Horlicks as 'functional nutritional drink', removes 'health'

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1:43 PM

PSU bank stocks rally on earnings hope; SBI at new high, Canara Bank up 3%

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1:30 PM

Nestle India Q4 results: Net profit up 27% at Rs 934 crore, beats estimates

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1:17 PM

Battery stocks' rally likely to extend in May after $2 billion surge

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1:04 PM

Happiest Minds Technologies to acquire PureSoftware for Rs 779 crore

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12:50 PM

Indian Hotels stock falls 5% post Q4 results; peer group shares rise

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12:35 PM

Shipbuilding stocks on roll; Cochin, GRSE zoom upto 58% so far in Apr

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12:20 PM

ALERT :: Orient Cement soars on report Aditya Birla may buy stake

12:06 PM

ALERT :: Schneider Electric's parent firm eyes 2024 Ebitda of 18-18.2%; stock rallies 3%

>> Parent firm says All four regions (North America, Asia Pacific, Western Europe, RoW) to contribute to growth, led by US, India, and the Middle East

 

>> Double digit growth in India expected

 

>> India seeing good growth in both Discrete and Process & Hybrid-industrial automation

11:49 AM

Axis Bank stock re-rating to continue on strong deposits, margins: Analysts

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11:35 AM

Hindustan Unilever falls 2% as Q4 profit slips; brokerages remain cautious

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11:21 AM

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11:05 AM

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10:50 AM

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10:21 AM

Indian markets stand out for cheap bonds as JPMorgan index date nears

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