Stock Market Close Highlights: Sensex sheds 589 pts amid India-Pak worries; broader indices tank 2%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights: Equity markets witnessed selling pressure across-the-board, barring select IT stocks, on Friday. NSE Nifty ended 207 pts lower at 24,039.

3:55 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Investor sentiment turned cautious amid escalating tensions along the Indo-Pak border. Mid- and small-cap stocks bore the brunt of the sell-off, driven by their elevated valuations and growing concerns over potential earnings downgrades following a muted start to the earnings season. The risk of the correction continuing in the near term is evident as investors adopt a wait-and-watch stance. However, it is a good time for persistent investors to dip into it, given the resilient nature of the Indian stock market during external & geopolitical volatility.

View by Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments Limited.

3:52 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty has slipped after a consolidation on the daily chart, indicating a rise in bearish sentiment. Additionally, the index has fallen below its 200-DMA, signaling a potential re-entry into a bearish trend. Investor sentiment remains weak, with a clear risk-off approach ahead of the weekend, amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. In the short term, sentiment is likely to continue driving the market trend, with the possibility of the index heading lower. Support on the lower end, is placed at 23,800/23,515.

View by Rupak De, senior technical analyst, LKP Securities.

3:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Midcap and Smallcap closed over 2 per cent lower. 

 

3:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and losers at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Eternal, Adani Ports, Axis Bank were among the top losers on Sensex. 

 

3:36 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 settles at 24,039.35, down 207 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 closed at 24,039.35, down 207.35 points or 0.86 per cent. 

 

3:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 79,212.53, down 589 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex closed at 79,212.53, down 588.9 points or 0.74 per cent. 

3:19 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Swiggy tanks 6% on heavy volume, nears record low; Key reasons for fall

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of food and grocery delivery platform company, Swiggy, slipped 6 per cent to ₹ 322.10 on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade amid heavy volumes. The stock price of the company was trading close to its record low level of ₹ 305.80 touched on April 7, 2025.

 

At 02:22 pm; Swiggy quoted 5 per cent lower at ₹ 323.50, as compared to 0.45 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex. The average trading volumes at the counter more than doubled; with a combined nearly 5 million equity shares of the company changing hands on the NSE and BSE. Read more

3:10 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Maruti Suzuki shares extend fall as Q4 profit slips 4%; key takeaways here

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Maruti Suzuki India fell over 2 per cent on Friday after the automobile giant's profit fell 4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in the fourth quarter of the financial year 2025 (FY25). 

 

Maruti Suzuki's stock fell as much as 2.3 per cent during the day to ₹11,619 per share. The stock trimmed losses to trade 2 per cent lower at ₹11,653 apiece, compared to a 0.83 per cent decline in Nifty50 as of 2:45 PM. Read more 

 

3:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade lower

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices fell on Friday, amid mixed global cues and the persistent threat of escalation between India and Pakistan.

 

At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was lower by 468.61 points, or 0.59 per cent, at 79,332.82, and the Nifty50 was at 24,077.30, lower by 169.40 points or 0.70 per cent.

2:59 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: RIL shares in red ahead of Q4 results today; here are key expectations

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Reliance Industries, the Mukesh Ambani-led oil-to-telecom conglomerate, edged lower by around 1 per cent in Friday’s trade, hitting an intraday low of ₹1,288.1 per share ahead of its Q4 FY25 earnings announcement later in the evening.

 

By 1:12 PM, the stock was trading at ₹1,300.10, down 0.12 per cent from the previous session’s close of ₹1,301.60. In comparison, the benchmark NSE Nifty50 index was down 0.8 per cent at 24,052.40, shedding 194.30 points. READ MORE

 

2:47 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tanla Platforms shares slip 5% in trade; Key reasons behind stock fall

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tanla Platforms shares declined 4.6 per cent in Friday’s trade, hitting an intraday low of ₹461.9 per share, as selling pressure mounted following the company's weaker Q4 year-on-year (Y-o-Y) net profit growth.

By 11:45 AM, the stock was trading 4.1 per cent lower at ₹464.4 per share on the BSE, while the broader BSE Sensex slipped 1.28 per cent to 78,776.55. The company's market capitalisation stood at ₹16,244.9 crore. Over the past year, the stock has swung between a high of ₹1,086.05 per share and a low of ₹409.4 per share.
 

Tanla Platforms has shed 50 per cent of its value over the past year, in stark contrast to the Sensex's 7 per cent gain during the same period. READ MORE

 

2:37 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IPO Alert! Prestige Hotel Ventures files draft papers with Sebi; details

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hospitality asset owner and developer Prestige Hotel Ventures is set to go public, having filed its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO).

 

As per the DRHP, the IPO will include a fresh issue of equity shares with a face value of ₹5 each, amounting to ₹1,700 crore. Additionally, there will be an offer for sale (OFS) from promoters Prestige Estates Projects, who will divest equity shares of ₹5 each, totaling ₹1,000 crore. READ MORE

 

2:24 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Laurus Labs falls 6% despite strong Q4 results: Here's what brokerages say

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Laurus Labs shares dropped nearly 6 per cent in Friday’s intraday trade, hitting a low of ₹606.5 per share, despite the company delivering strong Q4 FY25 financial results.

 

By 11:58 AM, the stock was trading at ₹618.50, marking a 4.18 per cent decline from its previous closing price of ₹645.50. In contrast, the benchmark NSE Nifty50 index was down 1.54 per cent at 23,873.55, losing 373.15 points. READ MORE

 

2:14 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: ACC sees worst day since November last year after Q4 results; here's why

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Adani Group-owned cement manufacturer slid over 6 per cent on Friday following a 20.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) decline in its Q4 FY25 profit.

ACC's stock dropped as much as 6.5 per cent in intraday trade to ₹1,931 per share, marking its steepest one-day loss since November 21, according to Bloomberg data. However, it pared some losses, trading 5 per cent lower at ₹1,961 apiece as of 12:11 PM, compared to a 1.38 per cent decline in the Nifty50.
 

The company's shares had rebounded about 17 per cent from recent lows before Friday's decline. Year-to-date, the stock is down 4.5 per cent, while the benchmark Nifty50 has gained 1.2 per cent. ACC’s market capitalisation stands at ₹36,862.64 crore, based on BSE data. READ MORE

2:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 2 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade lower

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices fell on Friday, amid mixed global cues and the persistent threat of escalation between India and Pakistan.

At 2 PM, the BSE Sensex was lower by 250.89 points, or 0.31 per cent, at 79,550.54, and the Nifty50 was at 24,144.85, lower by 101.85 points or 0.42 per cent.

 

1:51 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Muthoot Finance share price dips 4%; Here's what is dragging stock

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Muthoot Finance shares declined 3.4 per cent in trade, hitting an intraday low of ₹2,076.9 per share, as the stock reacted to its ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date serves as the cutoff for shareholders eligible to receive the company’s upcoming dividend—investors who purchase shares on or after this date will not qualify for the payout.

 

By 12:35 PM, Muthoot Finance was trading 2.76 per cent lower at ₹2,091.45 per share on the BSE, while the broader BSE Sensex slipped 1.12 per cent to 78,908.92. The company’s market capitalisation stood at ₹83,964.17 crore. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a high of ₹2,444.65 per share and a low of ₹1,510 per share. READ MORE

1:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IndiGo skids 6% on profit booking after Pakistan shuts airspace

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo airline, fell as much as 6 per cent in Friday’s intraday trade on the BSE, as investors booked profits following Pakistan’s announcement on Thursday to close its airspace to Indian carriers.

IndiGo’s international operations span Southeast Asia, the Middle East, CIS countries, and select European destinations.

Meanwhile, SpiceJet, a low-cost carrier focused on the Indian market, also saw its stock decline 6 per cent to ₹50.25 per share in intraday trading on the BSE. READ MORE

 

1:25 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SBI Cards or SBI Life: Which stock should you buy post Q4 results?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SBI Cards and SBI Life stocks moved in opposite directions following their Q4 results. SBI Cards saw a sharp decline, dropping over 5 per cent in Friday's intraday trade, while SBI Life Insurance surged as much as 10 per cent.

SBI Cards posted a 19 per cent drop in net profit, reporting ₹534 crore for the quarter ended March 2025, compared to ₹662 crore in the same period last year. However, total income rose 8 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to ₹4,832 crore.
 

Meanwhile, SBI Life reported flat net profit growth at ₹813.50 crore, but its renewal premium increased 12.9 per cent YoY to ₹14,680.30 crore.

Following these stock movements post-earnings, here's a trading guide for both companies. READ MORE

 

 

1:16 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nelco shares slide 8% on posting Q4 nos; What's worrying the investors?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nelco shares plunged 7.9 per cent in intraday trading, hitting a low of ₹808 per share as selling pressure mounted following the company's disappointing Q4FY25 earnings.

 

By 11:22 AM, the stock was down 7.13 per cent at ₹815.55 per share on the BSE, while the broader BSE Sensex slipped 1.29 per cent to 78,772.54. Nelco’s market capitalisation stood at ₹1,860.95 crore. Over the past year, the stock has fluctuated between a high of ₹1,500 per share and a low of ₹647.65 per share. READ MORE

 

1:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 1 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty off day's lows; trade with cuts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices fell on Friday, amid mixed global cues and the persistent threat of escalation between India and Pakistan.

 

At 1 PM, the BSE Sensex was lower by 639.23 points, or 0.80 per cent, at 79,162.20, and the Nifty50 was at 24,022.10, lower by 224.60 points or 0.93 per cent.

12:57 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hotel stocks slide, IHCL, Lemon Tree, ITC Hotels down up to 6%; here's why

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of listed hotel companies faced selling pressure on Friday, tumbling as much as 6 per cent on the BSE amid concerns over growth. The decline followed media reports indicating a surge in travel and hotel booking cancellations due to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, during peak season.

 

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), part of the Tata Group and operator of the Taj brand, saw its stock price drop 5 per cent to ₹780 in intraday trading on the BSE. Over the last three sessions, the stock has lost 7 per cent, reflecting the broader uncertainty in the sector. READ MORE

 

12:47 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tech Mahindra shares fall 5% after Q4 results; earnings breakdown here

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tech Mahindra shares plunged nearly 5 per cent in Friday's intraday trading after the company failed to meet market expectations for revenue, weighed down by weakness in its communications and hi-tech verticals.

 

The stock dropped as much as 4.7 per cent during the session to ₹1,375 per share—marking its steepest intraday decline since April 7, according to Bloomberg data. However, it pared some losses, trading 1.93 per cent lower at ₹1,415 apiece as of 10:29 AM, compared to a 1.32 per cent dip in the Nifty50. READ MORE

 

12:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: L&T Technology drops 7% on posting Q4 results; Here's what analysts advice

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of L&T Technology Services (LTTS) took a sharp hit, dropping 7 per cent in intraday trading to a low of ₹4,165.9 per share. The downturn followed the company's disappointing Q4FY25 financial results, triggering selling pressure.

By 10:14 AM, LTTS stock was trading 5.16 per cent lower at ₹4,248.65 per share on the BSE, while the broader BSE Sensex was down 0.79 per cent at 79,168.66. The company's market capitalisation stood at ₹44,984.58 crore. Over the past year, the stock hit a high of ₹5,990 per share and a low of ₹3,855 per share.

In the past year, LTTS shares have declined 13.5 per cent, contrasting with the Sensex's 7.3 per cent gain. Meanwhile, the BSE Information Technology index has risen by 1.2 per cent over the same period. READ MORE

 

12:24 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SBI Cards tanks over 6% after Q4 results: Here's what brokerages say

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of SBI Cards and Payment Services, India's largest pure-play credit card issuer, dropped over 6 per cent on Friday, hitting an intraday low of ₹867.30, as investors reacted to the company's March 2025 quarter (Q4FY25) results.

As of 10:38 AM, the stock was trading at ₹868.50, down 6.27 per cent from the previous session’s close of ₹926.55. In comparison, the NSE Nifty50 declined 1.17 per cent, falling 284.25 points to 23,962.45.
 

SBI Cards, backed by State Bank of India, reported a 19 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) drop in profit after tax (PAT), which fell to ₹534 crore in Q4FY25 from ₹663 crore in the same quarter last fiscal. However, total income saw an 8 per cent rise, reaching ₹4,832 crore, up from ₹4,475 crore a year ago. READ MORE

 

12:12 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Last Day! Tankup Engineers IPO ends today; subscription rises 3x, GMP at 7%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The three-day subscription period for the Tankup Engineers initial public offering (IPO) concludes today, Friday, April 25, 2025. The NSE SME offering has garnered a solid response from investors, with data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) indicating an oversubscription of 2.93 times by the end of the second day on April 24. READ MORE

 

12:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 12 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade lower

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices fell on Friday, amid mixed global cues and the persistent threat of escalation between India and Pakistan.

 

At 12 PM, the BSE Sensex was lower by 1118 points, or 1.40 per cent, at 78,682.61, and the Nifty50 was at 23,875.90, lower by 370.80 points or 1.53 per cent.

11:56 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Markets expect an escalation in India-Pakistan tensions, say analysts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Analysts anticipate heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the attack on civilians in Pahalgam, but a full-scale war between the neighboring countries remains unlikely at this stage.

 

According to U R Bhat, co-founder and director of Alphaniti Fintech, market sentiment has turned cautious in the wake of the Pahalgam incident. After a strong rebound from recent losses driven by US tariff concerns, investors are now engaging in profit booking and opting to stay on the sidelines until there is more clarity on the evolving geopolitical situation. READ MORE

 

11:44 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Why markets fell today: Ceasefire violation on LoC drags Sensex 1,075 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian equity markets witnessed a sudden and steep decline on April 25 as escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan, coupled with ceasefire violations across the Line of Control (LoC) following the Pahalgam terror attack, spooked Dalal Street investors.

The BSE Sensex plunged 1,075 points in intraday trade, hitting a low of 78,726, while the NSE Nifty50 dropped 368 points, breaking below the 24,000 mark to touch 23,879.
 

Meanwhile, India's volatility index, India VIX, surged 8.2 per cent in intraday trade to a high of 17.58, reflecting growing investor anxiety over deteriorating Indo-Pak relations. READ MORE
 

 

11:35 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Spot gold is likely to trade between $3,200-$3,400; Check trading strategy

Stock Market LIVE Updates: On April 24, spot gold traded between $3,288 and $3,367 as the metal recouped some of its huge loss that occurred due to sell-off on April 22 and 23. Gold hit its fresh all time high of $3,500.10 on April 22 before it slumped as the US President toned down his rhetoric against the Fed Chair Powell and floated a possibility of slashing tariff rates on Chinese goods to 50 per cent to 65 per cent. Gold tumbled all the way to $3,260 on April 23 before it recovered on dip buying as the US Treasury Secretary Bessent said that slashed tariff rate possibility is not a unilateral proposition of the President.

The metal in Shanghai saw the largest intraday drop since 2013 as it tumbled 5.8 per cent on April 24. READ MORE

 

11:23 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Maruti Suzuki Q4 preview: What analysts expect on revenue, PAT, guidance?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Maruti Suzuki India, one of the country's leading automobile manufacturers, is set to report its financial results for the fourth quarter of FY25 on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Analysts anticipate a subdued performance for the quarter. On average, they forecast a 6.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) rise in revenue to ₹40,715 crore, while profit after tax (PAT) is expected to decline by 3.3 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹3,749.37 crore.

Meanwhile, a consensus from four brokerages suggests that earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (Ebitda) may grow by 3 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹4,827 crore. READ MORE