Stock Market Close Highlights: Sensex slips 46 pts, ends April 2,827 pts higher; Bajaj twins tank 5%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights: The Nifty ended flat at 24,334. Maruti and Bharti Airtel were the top gainers among Sensex 30; while Bajaj twins, Tata Motors and SBI dropped on Wednesday

4:01 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The broad market performed well this month, driven by reduced tariff risks, a potential US-India trade deal, and strong FII inflows. However, momentum is being capped by rising tensions between India and Pakistan and muted fourth quarter results.

This negative bias is expected to persist in the near term, but the long-term outlook remains positive due to the minimal financial impact from the conflict. Consequently, any market consolidation is likely to be used as an investment opportunity.

 

View by Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited.

3:50 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty index continues to consolidate within a narrow range as traders preferred to remain on the sidelines ahead of the holiday. However, with the index sustaining above the critical 20 Exponential Moving Average (EMA) on the daily timeframe, the bullish trend remains intact. 

 

Momentum also remains strong, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) holding above 50 and showing a bullish crossover.  On the higher end, resistance is placed at 24,550, a sustained move above this level could trigger a decent rally in the market. On the lower end, support is seen at 24,200.

 

View by Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities

3:40 PM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Midcap closed lower by 0.72 per cent, while the Smallcap ended over 1.5 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: Maruti Suzuki India, Bharti Airtel and Power Grid Corp were among the top gainers on Sensex. Bajaj twins, Tata Motors and State Bank of India were the top losers in Wednesday's session. 

 

 

3:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 settles at 24,334.2, down 1.75 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 closed at 24,334.2, down 1.75 points or 0.01 per cent. 

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3:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 80,242.24, down 46 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex closed at 80,242.24, down 46 points or 0.06

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3:23 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian Oil Q4 result: Net profit jumps 58% to ₹8,124 crore

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Public-sector undertaking Indian Oil Corporation on Wednesday reported a 58 per cent jump in consolidated net profit at ₹8,123.64 crore for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), compared to ₹5,148.87 crore reported during the same period last year.

 

Shares of Indian Oil Corporation were up 1.3 per cent at ₹138.20 at 3 pm on the BSE, following the release of the company's quarterly report. READ MORE

3:16 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: HDFC Life hits 6-month high, nears record high; analysts see more upside

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of HDFC Life Insurance Company hit a six-month high at ₹741.20, gaining 4 per cent on the BSE in Wednesday’s intra-day trade owing to a healthy business outlook. 

 

The stock price of the life insurance company was trading at its highest level since October 30, 2024. It quoted close to its record high level of ₹775.65 hit on September 2, 2021. READ MORE
 

3:10 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Blue Jet Healthcare jumps 6% as MOFSL initiates coverage

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of pharma company Blue Jet Healthcare surged around 6.5 per cent on Wednesday to hit an intraday high of ₹730.10 on the NSE after Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) initiated its coverage with a 'Buy' rating. The brokerage firm has set a target price of ₹865, which shows an upside of 26 per cent from its last closing price of ₹685.40. READ MORE

 

3:01 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade with small gains

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 were trading with small gains on Wednesday, amid mixed global cues.

 

At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was trading with gains of 166.62 points, or 0.21 per cent, at 80,455, and the Nifty 50 was at 24,383.05, ahead by 47.10 points.

2:55 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold rally to dent India's jewellery purchases, boost investment: WGC

Stock Market LIVE Updates: As of around 2:55 PM in Delhi on Wednesday, April 30th, the World Gold Council (WGC) reports that investment demand is likely to drive India's gold consumption in 2025. While the recent price rally has dampened jewellery demand, geopolitical tensions are attracting investors seeking portfolio diversification. 

 

WGC's India CEO, Sachin Jain, told Reuters that stock market corrections amid global trade war concerns are boosting investment, particularly in gold ETFs, while jewellery demand has taken a hit. In Q1 2025, India's jewellery demand fell 25 per cent YoY to 71.4 tonnes, the lowest since 2009, whereas investment demand rose 7 per cent to 46.7 tonnes, according to the WGC's Wednesday report. READ MORE

 

2:46 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata group stock trades lower for 6th straight day; slips 15% in 3 days

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Continuing their downward trend after reporting a ₹71.80 crore loss in Q4FY25, shares of Tejas Networks have slipped another 5 per cent to ₹696 on the BSE during Wednesday's intraday trade in Delhi (around 2:38 PM IST). 

 

The stock has now plunged 15 per cent in the past three trading days and is down 22 per cent over the last six consecutive sessions. Currently trading near its 52-week low of ₹647 (hit on March 17, 2025), Tejas Networks' stock has tanked 53 per cent from its 52-week high of ₹1,495.10 on June 24, 2024. READ MORE

 

2:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Varun Beverages posts 33% rise in Q1CY25 PAT, announces dividend; details

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Riding on strong Q1 CY25 results and a dividend announcement, shares of Varun Beverages have gained 1.56 per cent to ₹537.25 on the BSE during intraday trading in Delhi (around 2:32 PM IST) on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

 

For the first quarter, Varun Beverages reported a 33.5 per cent year-on-year jump in net profit to ₹731.35 crore and a 29.2 per cent YoY increase in revenue from operations to ₹5,680 crore. READ MORE

 

2:25 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Kenrik Industries IPO Day 2 update: Subscription lags at 44%, GMP flat

Stock Market LIVE Updates: As of around 2:23 PM on Wednesday, April 30, the IPO of studded gold jewellery maker Kenrik Industries continues to see a muted response, with an overall subscription of only 44 per cent on its second day. 

 

BSE data shows the retail portion subscribed at about 81 per cent, while the non-institutional investor (NII) quota is only 3 per cent booked. The IPO, which opened on Tuesday, April 29th, will close on Tuesday, May 6th. In the grey market, Kenrik Industries' unlisted shares are trading flat at the issue price of ₹25. READ MORE

 

2:16 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Vishal Mega Mart shares rally 10% on positive Q4 earnings; details here

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Vishal Mega Mart have surged nearly 10 per cent in Wednesday's intraday trading in Delhi (around 2:13 PM IST) following an 88 per cent jump in its Q4 FY25 profit compared to last year. The hypermarket chain's stock reached a high of ₹118.4 before settling slightly lower to trade 9.5 per cent up at ₹117, contrasting with a 0.06 per cent dip in the Nifty50. This marks the stock's highest level since February 7th.

 

Despite snapping a two-day winning streak, the stock is up over 22 per cent from its early-month low and has gained 11 per cent this year, outperforming the Nifty50's 2.9 per cent rise. The company's market capitalisation stands at ₹54,249.65 crore (BSE). READ MORE

 

2:01 PM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 were muted in range bound trade on Wednesday, amid mixed global cues.

At 2 PM, the BSE Sensex was trading with gains of 79.35 points, or 0.10 per cent, at 80,367.73, and the Nifty 50 was at 24,350.20, ahead by 14.25 points.

1:49 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Mutual Funds increased stake in 14 pharma stocks in Q4FY25; do you own any?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Pharma sector companies in India remain keenly watched by investors as they await potential US tariff announcements on pharmaceutical imports. 

While a 10 per cent across-the-board tariff was mentioned by US President Donald Trump, specific tariffs on pharma imports are expected later. As of around 1:38 PM on Wednesday, the uncertainty persists, though the Indian pharma sector has shown resilience in April. 

Notably, 82 pharma stocks have outperformed both the Nifty Pharma and Nifty Healthcare indices this month, gaining over 4 per cent, with the top three surging by more than 50 per cent. READ MORE

 

1:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SBI dips 3% on profit booking on fund raising plan; should you buy or hold?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of State Bank of India (SBI) have fallen 3 per cent to ₹784.45 on the BSE in Wednesday's intraday trade in Delhi (around 1:30 PM IST) due to profit booking. This follows the bank's announcement of plans to raise equity capital this fiscal year to support business growth. Prior to this dip, SBI's stock had gained 18 per cent since March 1st, reaching ₹811.75 on Tuesday, and had touched a 2025 high of ₹835.45 on April 22nd. READ MORE

 

1:23 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Iware Supplychain IPO Day 3 update; check subscription, GMP, key dates

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The IPO of Iware Supplychain Services, which concludes today, April 30th, has seen a tepid response, reaching 96 per cent subscription as of around 1:22 PM in Delhi on its final day (Wednesday).

The IPO opened on Monday, April 28th, and failed to achieve full subscription on its second day as well. Retail investors have subscribed 1.25 times their quota, while the non-institutional investor (NII) portion is booked 0.65 times, according to NSE SME data. READ MORE

 

1:12 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bitcoin trades range-bound: What's next for the flagship cryptocurrency?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: As of around 1:15 PM on Wednesday, April 30, Bitcoin (BTC) remains range-bound, hovering near the $95,000 mark at approximately $95,071.11, up 0.75 per cent on the day. While it briefly surpassed $95,400, the cryptocurrency has yet to break through its significant resistance at $96,000. 

Bitcoin's market capitalisation stands at $1.88 trillion, with a 24-hour trading volume of $26.27 billion. Over the last 24 hours, BTC has traded between $93,498.21 and $95,598.49, according to CoinMarketCap data. READ MORE

1:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 1 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade muted

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 were muted in range bound trade on Wednesday, amid mixed global cues.

 

At 1 PM, the BSE Sensex was trading with gains of 33.24 points, or 0.04 per cent, at 80,321.62, and the Nifty 50 was at 24,334.90, ahead by 1.05 points.

12:49 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Mahindra Holidays' arm announces addition of three new resorts

Stock Market LIVE Updates:  Club Mahindra, the flagship brand of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India (MHRIL), has announced the addition of three new resorts to its portfolio. Continuing its focus on expansion, the brand marks its entry to Andhra Pradesh. "Additionally, the brand has also strengthened its presence in Vietnam’s Saigon region and Abu Dhabi through inventory partnerships with Richlane Residences and Holiday Inn respectively. This expansion is aimed at providing members with access to diverse destinations and enriching vacation experiences," the company said in a release. 

The company's shares were quoted at ₹314.95 per share, down 0.87% from its previous close of ₹317.70 on the BSE.

 

12:46 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SBI dips 3% on profit booking on fund raising plan; should you buy or hold?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of State Bank of India (SBI) dipped 3 per cent to ₹784.45 on the BSE in Wednesday’s intra-day trade on profit booking after the country's largest bank announced that it is planning to raise equity capital in the current financial year to support business growth. READ MORE

12:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Arunaya Organics IPO Day 2 update; subscription at 96%, GMP remains flat

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The initial public offering (IPO) of dyes manufacturer Arunaya Organics has received a decent response from investors as the issue has been subscribed 96 per cent as of 12:28 PM on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, day 2 of subscription, according to data from NSE. The SME IPO opened for public subscription on Tuesday, April 29 and will close on Friday, May 2, 2025. READ MORE

12:25 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: How to trade Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv stocks post Q4FY25 results?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv are currently trading significantly lower in Wednesday's intraday session in Delhi, falling by up to 7 per cent and 6 per cent respectively. This sharp decline follows the release of their March quarter results yesterday. 

After market hours on Tuesday, Bajaj Finance reported a 19 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹4,546 crore and a 22 per cent YoY rise in net interest income to ₹9,807 crore. The company also announced a total dividend of ₹56 per share, with record dates set for May 9 (special dividend of ₹12) and May 30 (final dividend). READ MORE

 

12:12 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Why did investors dump Bajaj Finance shares post Q4 results? Stock tanks 6%

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Bajaj Finance are currently trading sharply lower on the BSE in Delhi, tumbling 5.8 per cent to an intraday low of ₹8,560 per share as of around 12:16 PM on Wednesday, April 30. This decline follows investor reaction to a moderated asset growth guidance for FY26.

 

At 9:55 AM, the stock was down 4.6 per cent at ₹8,668, contrasting with a slight 0.15 per cent gain in the BSE Sensex. Analysts attribute this fall to the tempered AUM and RoE growth outlook for FY26, overshadowing positive aspects like reduced credit cost projections and stable margins. READ MORE

 

12:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 12 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty subdued in range bound trade

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 were muted in range bound trade on Wednesday, amid mixed global cues.

 

At 12 PM, the BSE Sensex was higher by 27.07 points, or 0.03 per cent, at 80,315.45, and the Nifty 50 was at 24,337.85, ahead by 1.90 points, or 0.01 per cent.

11:56 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: What's driven Ceat to hit 4-month high; surge 6% in subdued market? Details

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Riding on the back of a strong Q4FY25 operational performance, shares of Ceat soared 6.3 per cent to a four-month high of ₹3,255 on the BSE in Wednesday's intraday trade. The stock is currently trading at its highest level since December 2024. 

 

Around 11:55 AM in Delhi, Ceat was up 6 per cent at ₹3,252.80, significantly outperforming the BSE Sensex, which was up a modest 0.05 per cent at 80,325. Trading volumes in Ceat have seen a sharp increase, more than doubling the average with 300,000 shares traded on the NSE and BSE combined. READ MORE

 

11:45 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ather Energy IPO ends today; check subscription status, GMP, listing date

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Today, April 30, marks the final day for investors to subscribe to the ₹2,981.06 crore IPO of electric vehicle manufacturer Ather Energy.

Despite positive brokerage reviews, the IPO has seen a tepid response, with subscriptions reaching only 28 per cent by the end of April 29, receiving bids for 1,50,79,352 shares against the 5,33,63,160 on offer, according to NSE data. READ MORE

 

11:34 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian insurance companies planning $41 bn trade switch to bond forwards

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian insurance companies are poised to utilise bond forwards agreements, which begin trading on Friday, in a move to boost liquidity and sophistication in India's $1.3 trillion government debt market. 

 

Sources indicate insurers are in discussions to convert around ₹3.5 trillion ($41 billion) of existing rates derivative contracts into these bond forwards, which allow for ownership of the underlying securities, offering greater certainty in interest rate risk management. READ MORE