Stock Market Highlights: Sensex gains 521 pts, tops 80,000 to close at 2025 high; IT index zooms 4%

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights: The Sensex has now soared 6,269 pts in the last seven straight days, and Nifty 1,930 pts. IT stocks surged up to 8% led by HCL Technologies on Wednesday.

3:58 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty remained volatile after an optimistic start, supported by positive global cues. Although the sentiment remains upbeat as the index continues to trade above the previous swing high, the formation of a Hanging Man pattern on the daily chart serves as a warning for those holding net long positions. Additionally, the RSI is on the verge of confirming a negative divergence. Going forward, a decline towards the 24,000–23,900 zone appears likely if the Nifty slips below 24,300. On the higher side, resistance is seen at 24,450–24,500.

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

3:53 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Indian equity market sustained its positive momentum, driven by better outcome from the latest set of IT results and optimistic forward-looking comments. However, profit booking was visible in financials after the recent sharp rally. While US-China trade tensions appear to be easing, a rally in US tech stocks has further bolstered overall global market sentiment. The mixed domestic Q4 earnings and uptick in crude prices, along with the recent outperformance of the domestic market, can trigger some consolidation in the near term.

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

3:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Midcap finished nearly 1 per cent higher and BSE Smallcap closed 0.26 per cent higher.

3:37 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gainers and losers at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tech Mahindra, HCLTech, Tata Motors were among the top gainers on Sensex. 

3:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 settles at 24,328.95, up 162 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 settled at 24,328.95, up 161.7 points or 0.67 per cent. 

3:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 80,116.49, 521 pts higher

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex closed at 80,116.49, up 520.9 points or 0.65 per cent. 

3:22 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Consumer durables shares Voltas, Blue Star down up to 5%; here's why

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of consumer durables companies like Voltas, Blue Star, Havells India, and Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals are down by up to 5 per cent on the BSE in Wednesday’s intra-day trade in an otherwise firm market.

 

As of 02:14 PM, the BSE Consumer Durables index, the top loser among sectoral indices, was down 1.1 per cent or 645 points at 58,091.96, as compared to a 0.56 per cent or 432 points gain in BSE Sensex at 80,027. Read more 

3:11 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Schaeffler India share price declines 4% on ex-dividend date; details here

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of auto components and equipment manufacturer Schaeffler India declined 3.66 per cent to log an intra-day low of ₹3,214 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday, April 23.

 

The company's shares continue to trade lower. At 2:22 PM on Wednesday, Schaeffler India shares were quoted trading at around ₹3,259.80 apiece, down 1.46 per cent from its previous close on the NSE. Read more 

3:01 PM

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

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

 

At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was higher by 523.97 points, or 0.66 per cent, at 80,119.56, and the Nifty50 was at 24,323.55, higher by 156.30 points, or 0.65 per cent.

2:55 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Breakout alert: This Adani group stock can gain 30%; buy or sell the rally?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Adani Power have surged 13.6 per cent in April so far, with the stock rallying 26 per cent from its April 7 low of ₹462 to hit a high of ₹584 on Wednesday.

 

As of the latest session, Adani Power was trading 0.8 per cent higher at ₹577, while the NSE benchmark Nifty 50 index posted a 0.4 per cent gain, reaching 24,250.

The recent rally in the stock is largely driven by increasing investor interest in the power sector amid rising electricity demand during the summer season. READ MORE

 

2:45 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Why did M&M Financial slip 4% post Q4 results? Here's what brokerages say

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of M&M Financial Services declined over 4 per cent on Wednesday, hitting an intraday low of ₹265.20, after the company reported weaker-than-expected Q4FY25 results.

 

As of 12:40 PM, the stock was trading at ₹268.90, down 2.98 per cent on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), while the benchmark Nifty50 index gained 0.21 per cent to 24,218.35, up 51.10 points. The stock has dropped nearly 23 per cent from its 52-week high of ₹343, recorded on September 27, 2024. The company’s total market capitalisation stood at ₹33,223.40 crore. READ MORE

 

2:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tech Mahindra Q4 results: check date, time, expectations, dividend

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tech Mahindra is expected to report flat sequential growth in revenue and margins, while analysts tracked by Business Standard anticipate a 10 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) increase in net profit for the fourth quarter.

 

The IT giant will release its Q4 earnings on Thursday, April 24, following subdued sequential growth and cautious guidance from industry peers Infosys, Wipro, and HCL Technologies, amid ongoing global trade uncertainties. READ MORE

 

2:21 PM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Maruti Suzuki Q4FY25 Earnings Preview: Maruti Suzuki India is set to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter of FY25 on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Analysts anticipate subdued performance for the quarter, projecting a 6.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) revenue growth to ₹40,715 crore. However, profit after tax (PAT) is expected to decline 3.3 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹3,749.37 crore.

Meanwhile, an average of four brokerages estimate that earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) will rise 3 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹4,827 crore.
 

Investors will be closely watching the company's forward guidance and commentary on demand trends, input costs, and margin outlook. READ MORE

 

2:13 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Aurobindo Pharma in focus: Why has the stock gained 3% in trade today?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Aurobindo Pharma rose 2.9 per cent on Wednesday, reaching an intraday high of ₹1,222.9 on the BSE, following final approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (US FDA) for its subsidiary, Eugia Pharma Specialities, to manufacture and market Dasatinib tablets.

 

According to the filing, Dasatinib tablets are prescribed for newly diagnosed adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive (Ph+) chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in the chronic phase. They are also indicated for adults with chronic, accelerated, or blast-phase Ph+ CML who have developed resistance or intolerance to prior treatments, including imatinib, as well as for adults with Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) who have not responded to previous therapies. READ MORE
 

 

2:03 PM

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

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

At 2 PM, the BSE Sensex was higher by 422.17 points, or 0.53 per cent, at 80,017.76, and the Nifty50 was at 24,292.65, higher by 125.40 points, or 0.52 per cent.

 

1:55 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: World Bank trims India's FY26 growth forecast to 6.3 per centz amid uncertainty

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The World Bank on Wednesday lowered its FY26 growth forecast for India to 6.3 per cent, a 0.4 percentage point reduction from its October 2024 estimate, citing an increasingly challenging global environment.

 

According to the South Asia Development Update report, while monetary easing and regulatory reforms may support private investment, global economic uncertainty and policy risks are expected to weigh on overall growth. READ MORE

 

1:45 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: M&M shares rally 10% in 4 days on healthy outlook. Buy, Sell, Hold?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) shares rose 3 per cent to ₹2,899.90 on the BSE during Wednesday's intra-day trade, extending their winning streak for the fourth consecutive session with a 10 per cent gain over the period. Over the past nine trading days, the stock has rallied 16 per cent.

M&M reached an all-time high of ₹3,276.30 on February 10, 2025. The stock is currently trading 11 per cent below its peak price. Over the past year, M&M has significantly outpaced the broader market, surging 40 per cent, compared to an 8 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex and a marginal 0.4 per cent decline in the BSE Auto index. READ MORE

1:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Why is Motilal Oswal bullish on Niva Bupa Health? Sees 29% upside

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Niva Bupa Health Insurance rallied over 11 per cent on Wednesday, reaching an intraday high of ₹86.46, after Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating.

 

The brokerage has set a price target of ₹100 per share, indicating a potential upside of 29 per cent from the previous closing price of ₹77.62.

As of 10:48 AM, Niva Bupa's stock was trading at ₹84.90, up 9.38 per cent on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Meanwhile, the benchmark Nifty50 index was at 24,175.10, registering a modest gain of 7.85 points or 0.03 per cent. READ MORE

 

1:25 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Why did Cyient DLM shares zoom 12% on posting Q4 results? Check details

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Cyient DLM soared 12.2 per cent on Wednesday, reaching an intraday high of ₹541 on the BSE, as investors reacted positively to the company's Q4 earnings report.

 

As of 11:01 AM, the stock was trading 3.25 per cent higher at ₹497.5 per share, while the BSE Sensex remained relatively flat, edging up 0.01 per cent to 79,602.26. Cyient DLM's market capitalization stood at ₹3,945.48 crore. Over the past year, the stock has recorded a 52-week high of ₹872.55 per share and a 52-week low of ₹350.15 per share. READ MORE

1:13 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ashoka Buildcon shares up 5% on ₹569 crore LoA from Central Railway

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Ashoka Buildcon climbed nearly 5 per cent on Wednesday after securing a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from Central Railway for a ₹568.86 crore project focused on gauge conversion and civil works on the Pachora-Jamner section.

During the session, the stock reached an intraday high of ₹207.6 per share, marking a 4.8 per cent increase, before trimming gains to trade 1.7 per cent higher at ₹201.6 per share. In contrast, the Nifty50 was up 0.17 per cent as of 11:15 AM.

Ashoka Buildcon has now extended its rally to a fourth consecutive day, gaining over 20 per cent from its early-month low of ₹170. However, the stock remains down 35 per cent year-to-date, compared to a 2.9 per cent rise in the benchmark Nifty50. As per BSE data, the company’s market capitalisation stands at ₹5,649.55 crore. READ MORE

 

1:02 PM

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

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

At 1 PM, the BSE Sensex was higher by 269.33 points, or 0.34 per cent, at 79,864.92, and the Nifty50 was at 24,249.85, higher by 82.60 points, or 0.34 per cent.

 

12:44 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bharti Hexacom hits all time high after 400 MHz deal with with Adani firm

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Bharti Hexacom climbed 3.3 per cent in Wednesday’s trading session, hitting an all-time high of ₹1,695.45 on the BSE. As of 11:52 AM, the stock was trading 2.16 per cent higher at ₹1,675.15 per share, while the BSE Sensex registered a 0.28 per cent gain at 79,817.14.

Bharti Hexacom’s market capitalisation stood at ₹83,757.5 crore, with a 52-week high of ₹1,695.45 per share and a 52-week low of ₹854.05 per share. In contrast, Bharti Airtel’s stock was down 0.11 per cent, trading at ₹1,850 per share on the BSE. READ MORE

 

12:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bitcoin eyes $100,000: Is this the last chance to buy under six figures?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Cryptocurrencies witnessed strong momentum on Monday, April 23, 2025, as Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $90,000 mark for the first time in 45 days. The broader crypto market responded positively, with total market capitalisation rising 5.82 per cent to $2.91 trillion.

Market analysts attribute the rally to increased institutional buying, a weakening dollar index, and favorable macroeconomic conditions.

Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, was trading 6.41 per cent higher at $93,697.52 as of 10:30 AM. Over the past 24 hours, BTC has fluctuated between $87,972.21 and $93,847.25, with a trading volume of $56.02 billion, according to CoinMarketCap. Its market capitalisation currently stands at $1.85 trillion. READ MORE

 

12:17 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Chinese state funds pull back from US private equity amid trade war

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Chinese state-backed investment funds have suspended new investments in U.S. private equity firms amid escalating tensions stemming from President Donald Trump’s intensifying trade war, The Financial Times reported on Monday.

 

In recent weeks, pressure from the Chinese government has led state-backed funds to halt investments in US-based private capital firms. Additionally, some funds are seeking to avoid any exposure to U.S. companies entirely, even when investing through buyout groups headquartered outside the United States, the report noted, citing insights from seven private equity executives familiar with the matter. READ MORE

 

12:10 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: This smallcap stock zooms over 50% in 4 days; what's fuelling the rally?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Rajratan Global Wire surged 19 per cent to ₹462 on the BSE during Wednesday's intra-day session, supported by heavy trading volumes. The stock has been on an upward trajectory for four consecutive days, gaining 54 per cent over the period.

 

As of 10:23 AM, Rajratan Global Wire was trading 14 per cent higher at ₹443.20, compared to a 0.23 per cent rise in the BSE Sensex. Trading activity on the counter witnessed a significant spike, with a combined total of nearly 2 million equity shares exchanged on the NSE and BSE. READ MORE

 

12:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 12 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 12 PM, the BSE Sensex was higher by 179.91 points, or 0.23 per cent, at 79,775.50, and the Nifty50 was at 24,211.75, higher by 44.50 points, or 0.18 per cent.

11:54 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Havells slides 5% on cautious demand outlook; here are key Q4 takeaways

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Havells India declined nearly 5 per cent on Wednesday after the company expressed caution regarding demand for cooling products, despite posting a 16 per cent year-on-year profit growth in the fourth quarter.

 

During the session, Havells India’s stock fell as much as 4.8 per cent, reaching an intraday low of ₹1,583.4 per share. However, it later pared losses, trading 3.2 per cent lower at ₹1,611 per share, in contrast to the Nifty50’s 0.14 per cent gain as of 10:38 AM. READ MORE

 

11:44 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Portfolio check: Investors dump this bank stock amid Pahalgam terror attack

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of J&K Bank dropped nearly 9 per cent on Wednesday, following a terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, on April 22, 2025.

During intraday trading on the BSE, the stock declined 8.6 per cent, reaching a low of ₹103.41 per share. By 10:30 AM, trading volume on the BSE stood at approximately 0.70 million shares, surpassing the two-week average of 0.52 million shares. Including transactions on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), a total of 16.10 million shares had been traded on the J&K Bank counter. READ MORE

 

11:33 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Muthoot, Manappuram, IIFL: Time to buy or sell as Gold hits ₹100,000-mark?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of gold loan lenders are expected to garner attention as gold prices surged past the ₹1,00,000 milestone for the first time on Tuesday, driven by sustained demand for the safe-haven asset amid global economic uncertainty stemming from the trade war.

 

Gold has rallied over 11 per cent in April following the US President’s initiation of a global trade war earlier this month. Analysts caution that escalating trade tensions could hinder global economic growth, particularly as developments in the US-China trade dispute remain under close scrutiny, with the US threatening tariffs of up to 245 per cent on Chinese imports. READ MORE

 

11:20 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Ather Energy IPO to end 2-months silence in mainboard segment; details here

Stock Market LIVE Updates: After a nearly two-month pause in the primary market, investors are set to witness the launch of a mainboard initial public offering (IPO) as Ather Energy opens for public subscription on Monday, April 28, 2025. The last mainboard IPO was Quality Power, which debuted on the bourses on February 24, 2025.

At the upper end of the price range, the Tiger Global-backed company aims to raise approximately ₹2,980.76 crore through a combination of fresh equity issuance and an offer for sale (OFS).
 

Ahead of the IPO opening, here are the key details from Ather Energy’s Red Herring Prospectus (RHP). READ MORE