Stock market crash highlights: Sensex tumbles 1,390 pts, Nifty at 23,165; IT, financials, banks dip

Sensex Today | Stock Market Crash Highlights: Notably, the fear index (India VIX), which gauges the volatility in the markets, settled higher by 8.37 per cent at 13.78 points

3:56 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The index has experienced a sharp decline, approaching the 50EMA on the daily chart. This drop follows a recent phase of consolidation, signaling a weakening sentiment. However, in the near term, the 50EMA support could play a crucial role in stabilising the market. If this level holds, we may see a recovery.

 

That said, a decisive breakdown below 23,115 could trigger a deeper correction. On the upside, resistance is observed at 23,250—a breakout above this level could reignite bullish momentum in the market.

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

3:49 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Amid heightened global volatility ahead of the anticipated US reciprocal tariff announcement tomorrow, the domestic market witnessed a significant sell-off today. Investors are eagerly awaiting the specifics of these tariffs while also keeping a close eye on ongoing negotiations for a potential Indo-US trade agreement.

The IT sector was among the hardest hit due to its substantial exposure to the US market, and real estate stocks fell following Maharashtra's upward revision of ready reckoner rates, which affect property valuations. Additionally, rising oil prices further dampened market sentiment. Despite the short-term volatility related to tariffs, positive domestic factors such as an expected recovery in earnings growth, potential interest rate cuts by the RBI, and moderation in valuations are likely to provide stability and support for investors.

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

3:40 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gainers and losers at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: HCLTech, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank were among the top losers at close. 

 

3:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader markets close mixed

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Midcap and Smallcap closed down 1.04 per cent and up 0.07 per cent respectively. 

 

3:36 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty settles down 354 pts, at 23,165.7

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 was down 353.65 points or 1.50 per cent at 23,165.7. 

3:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex slumps 1,390 pts, at 76,024.51

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex slipped 1,390.41 points or 1.8 per cent at 76,024.51. The index made an intra-day low at 75,912.18.

 

3:27 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sterling and Wilson shares rally 8% on ₹1,470 crore order win

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy rallied over 6 per cent on Tuesday after it bagged three new solar and hybrid projects worth ₹1,470 crore. 

 

Sterling and Wilson’s stockrose as much as 8.84 per cent during the day to ₹272.5 per share. The stock trimmed gains to trade 7.29 per cent higher at ₹268.6 apiece, compared to a 1.49 per cent advance in Nifty 50 as of 2:50 PM. Read more 

3:24 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Anand Rathi Group's brokerage arm refiles DRHP with Sebi

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Anand Rathi Group’s brokerage arm, Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers, has refiled its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the capital markets regulator, Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). Previously,  the company had filed its DRHP with the market regulator in December 2024.

Anand Rathi Share and Stock Brokers seeks to raise ₹745 crore from the public offering, which comprises an entirely fresh issue of equity shares with no Offer for Sale (OFS) component. Read more 

3:15 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Uco Bank share price sinks 14% today; stock falls below QIP issue price

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Uco Bank share price witnessed heavy selling pressure on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, pressured by massive volumes on the counter. The stock of Uco Bank crashed 13.5 per cent on the BSE in today's intraday trade, hitting a fresh 52-week low of ₹30.9 per share.

 

At 2:20 PM, the stock of the state-owned lender was quoting 11.8 per cent lower at ₹31.53 per share as against a 1,400-point (1.8 per cent) fall in the benchmark BSE Sensex index. Read more 

 

3:01 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty decline amid tariff uncertainty

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 traded lower as investors awaited clarity regarding reciprocal tariffs set to be levied from April 2.

 

At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was lower by 1,396.34 points, or 1.80 per cent, at 76,018.58, and the Nifty50 was at 23,160.80, behind by 358.55 points, or 1.52 per cent.

2:51 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Oberoi Realty, Sobha: Nifty Realty falls 4%; What's worrying investors?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Real estate stocks faced a sharp decline on the first trading day of the financial year 2026, with the Nifty Realty index dropping 3.8 percent intraday to 819.95, making it the worst-performing sector of the day.

As of 1:57 PM, all ten components of the Nifty Realty index were in the red. Oberoi Realty, Godrej Properties, and Prestige Estates plunged over 3 percent, while Macro Tech Developers, Phoenix Mills, DLF, Sobha, and Brigade Enterprises fell by 2 percent. Meanwhile, Anant Raj and Raymond registered losses exceeding 1 percent.
 

The downturn in real estate stocks followed the Maharashtra government's decision to raise "ready reckoner" (RR) rates for the financial year 2025-26, effective April 1, 2025. RR rates are crucial for determining property valuations used in calculating stamp duty and taxes. This marks the first increase in RR rates in two years. READ MORE

 

2:42 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India VIX jumps 10% on tariff fears; no need to panic, says Deven Choksey

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India's stock market volatility gauge surged by 10 per cent on Tuesday, reflecting heightened trader concerns ahead of the implementation of US reciprocal tariffs, scheduled for Wednesday.

India VIX, which tracks market volatility, climbed 10.36 per cent intraday to reach 14.0—the largest single-day increase since March 24, as reported by Bloomberg data. Despite this spike, the index had been in a declining trend since the second half of January, even as stock markets faced continued pressure from foreign capital outflows.
 

The rise in volatility aligns with growing risk-off sentiments affecting global equity markets. Nevertheless, analysts urge caution, emphasising that there is no definitive clarity regarding the tariff measures at this stage. READ MORE

2:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: ideaForge jumps 8% after Blue Diamond Properties buys stake via bulk deal

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of ideaForge Technology surged by 8 per cent on Monday, April 1, 2025, reaching an intraday high of ₹374.3 per share on the BSE. The rally followed the purchase of 10,09,221 shares by Blue Diamond Properties through bulk deals.

 

By 11:54 AM, the stock had trimmed some of its gains but was still trading 4.85 per cent higher at ₹363.1 per share, outperforming the BSE Sensex, which was down by 1.49 percent at 76,262.93. The market capitalisation of ideaForge Technology stood at ₹1,564.23 crore. Over the past year, the stock recorded a 52-week high of ₹864.1 per share and a 52-week low of ₹322.6 per share. READ MORE

2:21 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tejas Networks gains 8% on receiving over Rs 189-crore under PLI scheme

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Telecom equipment provider Tejas Networks saw strong investor interest on Tuesday, March 1, 2025, as its stock surged by 7.16 per cent, reaching an intraday high of ₹814.40 per share.

 

The rally followed the company’s announcement of receiving over ₹189 crore from the government under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for telecom and networking products. In an exchange filing, Tejas Networks stated, “On March 29, 2025, Tejas Networks received ₹189.1657 crore from the Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications, New Delhi, under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Telecom and Networking Products.” READ MORE

2:10 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: PG Electroplast up 5% on approval for ₹30-cr incentive under PLI scheme

Stock Market LIVE Updates: PG Electroplast shares surged by 4.7 per cent on Monday, April 1, 2025, reaching an intraday high of ₹960 per share on the BSE. The uptick followed the announcement that the company’s subsidiary, PG Technoplast, had received approval for incentives under the Government of India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods.

 

By 10:39 AM, the stock retraced some of its gains and was trading 0.61 per cent higher at ₹922.25 per share, contrasting with the BSE Sensex, which was down 1.24 per cent at 76,457.2. PG Electroplast’s market capitalisation stood at ₹26,087.08 crore. Over the past year, the stock has recorded a 52-week high of ₹1,054.95 and a low of ₹171 per share. READ MORE

 

2:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 2 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty decline amid tariff uncertainty

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 traded lower as investors awaited clarity regarding reciprocal tariffs set to be levied from April 2.

 

At 2 PM, the BSE Sensex was lower by 1,395.37 points, or 1.80 per cent, at 76,019.55, and the Nifty50 was at 23,151.15, behind by 368.20 points, or 1.57 per cent.

1:52 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IPO Alert! Jain Resource Recycling files draft papers with Sebi; details

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Non-ferrous metal recycling company, Jain Resource Recycling is progressing toward its plans to go public. The firm has submitted its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for its upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO).

 

The IPO aims to raise ₹2,000 crore, consisting of a fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹500 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) component valued at ₹1,500 crore. As part of the OFS, promoters Kamlesh Jain will sell equity shares worth ₹1,430 crore, while other shareholder Mayank Pareek will divest equity shares totaling ₹70 crore, as outlined in the DRHP. READ MORE

 

1:41 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold prices can rise 13% in 18 months to hit $3500 an ounce: BofA Securities

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gold prices may reach $3,500 per ounce within the next 18 months, reflecting a potential increase of approximately 13 per cent from current levels, driven by global uncertainties and robust investment demand, according to analysts at BofA Securities.

 

In a recent note, the analysts highlighted that ongoing uncertainty surrounding trade policies under the Trump administration could lead to further weakening of the US dollar (USD), providing additional short-term support for gold prices. Moreover, they suggested that a broad rebalancing of the United States’ twin deficits could also create favorable conditions for a bullish outlook on gold. READ MORE

 

1:32 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Agri stocks trade mixed ahead of US reciprocal tariff deadline on April 2

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Stocks of companies involved in agriculture and allied services, including fertilisers, agro-chemicals, and agri-seeds, witnessed mixed trading activity on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, ahead of the anticipated announcement of US reciprocal tariffs scheduled for Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Among agro-chemical stocks, UPL declined by 1.36 per cent, Bharat Rasayan by 1.8 per cent, Bayer Cropscience by 2.26 per cent, and Dhanuka Agritech by 3 per cent as of 12:25 PM. On the other hand, stocks like PI Industries, Sharda Cropchem, NACL Ltd, Rallis India, and Insecticides (India) posted gains ranging between 1 and 4 per cent. READ MORE

 

1:20 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Morepen Labs rises 4% after China approves anti-allergy API export

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Morepen Laboratories shares rose by 3.8 per cent on Monday, April 1, 2025, reaching an intraday high of ₹49.7 per share on the BSE. The surge followed the company's announcement of receiving approval from China to export Loratadine, an anti-allergy Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API).

By 11:22 AM, the stock was trading 2.05 per cent higher at ₹48.83 per share on the BSE, outperforming the benchmark BSE Sensex, which was down 1.44 per cent at 76,300.41. Morepen Laboratories' market capitalisation stood at ₹2,676.21 crore, with the stock's 52-week high and low recorded at ₹100.8 and ₹42.01 per share, respectively. READ MORE

 

1:12 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Himadri Speciality Chemical share price gains 3%; What's boosting rally?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Himadri Speciality Chemical shares rose by 3.2 per cent on Monday, April 1, 2025, reaching an intraday high of ₹437.8 per share on the BSE. The uptick followed the company's board approval to convert 30,00,000 secured optionally convertible debentures (OCDs) with a 0.01 per cent interest rate into equity shares of Birla Tyres. Additionally, the company announced plans to acquire 9,999 equity shares of Birla Tyres currently held by Dalmia Bharat Refractories Limited.

 

By 10:06 AM, the shares were trading at ₹433.45 per share, reflecting a 2.24 per cent increase, while the BSE Sensex dipped 0.04 per cent to 77,382.28. Himadri Speciality Chemical's market capitalisation stood at ₹21,398.61 crore, with its 52-week high and low recorded at ₹688.5 and ₹291.55 per share, respectively. READ MORE

1:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sterlite Technologies gains 6% on completing demerger of Global Service Biz

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sterlite Technologies shares gained 5.9 per cent in trade on Monday, April 1, 2025, logging an intraday high at ₹85.8 per share on BSE. The stock gained after the company successfully completed demerger of its Global Service Business. 

 

Around 12:21 PM, Sterlite Technologies share price was up 3.96 per cent at ₹84.17 per share on BSE. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was down 1.46 per cent at 76,288.43. The market capitalisation of the company stood at ₹4,089.27 crore. The 52-week high of the stock was at ₹155.25 per share and the 52-week low was at ₹77.5 per share.

 

According to the filing, post the demerger, the services business will transition from Sterlite Technologies (STL) to STL Networks under the brand name "Invenia.” The move aligns with company's vision to create two specialised, future-ready organisations poised for accelerated growth. READ MORE

1:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Trent zooms 6% on crossing portfolio of over 1,000 large-box fashion stores

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Group-backed fashion retailer Trent shares were buzzing in trade on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in an otherwise weak market. Trent share price rallied as much as 5.81 per cent to hit an intraday high of Rs 5,619.85 per share. 

 

The surge in Trent's share price followed the company's announcement that it has surpassed a portfolio of over 1,000 large-box fashion stores, which includes 248 Westside stores and 757 Zudio stores.

 

In an exchange filing, Trent said, “We wish to inform you that the Company has now crossed an operating portfolio of over 1000 large-box fashion stores (including 248 Westside and 757 Zudio stores). READ MORE

 

 

12:54 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Emerging mkt flows in Feb 2025: India faces outflows, China sees inflows

Stock Market LIVE Updates: February 2025 witnessed a mixed trend in global fund flows, with listed funds experiencing $1.5 billion of outflows during the month. A significant factor driving these outflows was the non-ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) segment, which saw a total of US$1.9 billion in outflows. However, these outflows were partially offset by ETF inflows of US$461 million, according to data analysed by Kotak Institutional Securities. READ MORE

 

12:49 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Retaggio Industries IPO: Check subscription status, GMP, listing date

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The initial public offering (IPO) of Retaggio Industries has received a lukewarm response from investors so far. However, on the third day, the issue managed to get fully subscribed, with bids slightly exceeding the total number of available shares. According to data from the BSE as of 11.54 AM, the issue was subscribed 1.03 times.

 

The portion booked for retail investors was subscribed 1.2 times and the non-institutional investors (NII) portion was subscribed 0.86 times. However, the issue failed to secure any bids from the qualified institutional buyers (QIBs). READ MORE

12:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Astec Lifesciences shares rise 6% after board approves Burjis Godrej as MD

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Astec Lifesciences rose nearly 6 per cent on Tuesday after the board approved the appointment of Burjis Godrej as the managing director for five years, effective April 1, 2025. 

 

Astec Lifesciences stock rose as much as 5.88 per cent during the day to ₹714.9 per share, the biggest intraday gain since March 24 this year. The stock pared gains to trade 3.72 per cent higher at ₹700.4 apiece, compared to a 1.22 per cent advance in Nifty 50 as of 12:18 PM. 

 

Shares of the company have fallen 30 per cent this year, compared to a 1.68 per cent fall in the benchmark Nifty 50. Astec Lifesciences has a total market capitalisation of ₹1,377.21 crore. READ MORE

12:32 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bitcoin's market cap will eventually reach $500 trn, says Michael Saylor

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bitcoin's market capitalisation could someday reach $500 trillion, surpassing gold, real estate, and traditional long-term financial assets to become the leading store of value, according to Michael Saylor, executive chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy. Currently, Bitcoin (BTC) is the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, valued at approximately $1,650.16 billion, based on data from Binance.

 

Speaking at a Digital Asset Summit, Saylor highlighted the ongoing transition from physical to digital assets, as capital flows into the Bitcoin network from sectors like Russian real estate, Chinese private equity, and emerging markets in Africa and South America. READ MORE

 

12:20 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Varun Beverages gain 2% after signing multiple share purchase agreements

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Varun Beverages shares saw a notable rise on Tuesday after the company announced its acquisition of SBC Beverages Ghana and SBC Tanzania through multiple share purchase agreements.

The stock climbed as much as 1.92 per cent during intraday trading to reach ₹550 per share. However, it trimmed gains later and was trading 0.61 per cent lower at ₹536.5 per share by 10:20 AM, in contrast to a 0.18 per cent dip in the Nifty 50 index.

This marks the fifth consecutive day of gains for Varun Beverages, with the stock up over 30 per cent from its early March low of ₹419. Despite this momentum, the stock has declined 16 per cent so far in 2025, compared to the Nifty 50's more modest 0.78 percent drop. The company's total market capitalisation currently stands at ₹1.81 trillion. READ MORE

 

12:10 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 'Time for reciprocity': White House on India's 100% tariff on agri products

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India imposes a 100 per cent tariff on agricultural imports from the United States, the White House noted on Tuesday (IST).

The announcement was made by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, just one day ahead of the scheduled implementation of US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Leavitt criticised the high tariffs imposed by other nations, stating that they make it “virtually impossible” for American products to compete in those markets. 
 

Leavitt further highlighted the disparity in trade practices, noting that the US faces a 50 per cent tariff from the European Union on dairy products, a 700 per cent tariff from Japan on rice, a 100 per cent tariff from India on agricultural goods, and approximately 300 per cent from Canada on butter and cheese. READ MORE

12:02 PM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 traded lower, as investors awaited clarity regarding reciprocal tariffs set to be levied from April 2.

At 12 PM, the BSE Sensex was lower by 1,261.25 points, or 1.63 per cent, at 76,153.67, and the Nifty50 was at 23,196.45, behind by 322.90 points, or 1.37 per cent.