Stock market highlights: Sensex ends 410 pts higher, Nifty at 24,715 on Day 1 of GST council meet

Stock market close highlights: India's services sector maintained its strong momentum, touching a 15-year high in August on the back of robust international demand and rising new orders.

3:43 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Expert's view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: "Indian equities closed higher after a mixed start to the session, buoyed by expectations of a consumption-led stimulus from the potential GST slab rationalization. All categories of consumer-based sectors, like discretionary, durable and staples, continued to outperform. Meanwhile, gold extended its rally in the global market to fresh highs, reflecting investor caution amid persistent concerns over prolonged US tariffs and their potential impact on global growth and geopolitical changes. In the near term, market sentiment hinges on the outcome of the GST Council meeting with traction on consumption-oriented stocks and sectors. Well, the expectations are very high, increasing the risk of disappointments, which can kickstart consolidation again."

 

Views by: Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments 

3:41 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sectoral indices broadly in green

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Barring Nifty IT, and Media, all the other sectoral indices on the NSE settled higher on Wednesday.

 

3:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: SMIDs end higher

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Among the broader markets, Nifty Midcap100, and Nifty Smallcap100 indices settled higher by 0.65 per cent, and 0.89 per cent, respectively.

 

3:36 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex heatmap

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a glance at the Sensex gainers and losers at the close.

 

3:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty settles at 24,715

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The NSE Nifty50 settled at 24,715.05, higher by 135.45 points or 0.55 per cent.

 

3:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex adds 410 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Sensex added 409.83 points or 0.51 per cent to settle at 80,567.71.

 

3:27 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 14 smallcap stocks hit all-time highs; Apollo Micro zooms 80% in 1 month

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of select small-cap companies are on a roll, with 14 stocks from the BSE Smallcap index hitting their respective all-time highs in Wednesday’s intra-day trade in an otherwise subdued market.

 

Apollo Micro Systems, CarTrade Technologies, CCL Products, HBL Engineering, HealthCare Global Enterprises, Maharashtra Scooters, Manappuram Finance, Nava, Radico Khaitan, SJS Enterprises, Syrma SGS Tech, TD Power Systems, Times Group and Vimta Labs have surpassed their previous highs in intra-day deals today.

 

Besides these 14 stocks, RBL Bank, Sagar Cement and Zydus Wellness from the BSE Smallcap index also hit their respective 52-week highs. READ MORE

3:12 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Caplin Point's unit gets USFDA nod for generic milrinone lactate injection

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Pharma firm Caplin Point Laboratories Ltd on Wednesday said its arm Caplin Steriles Ltd has received final approval from the US health regulator for its generic milrinone lactate in 5 per cent dextrose injection indicated for the short-term intravenous treatment of patients with acute decompensated heart failure.

 

The approval granted by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) is for the abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) milrinone lactate in 5 per cent Dextrose Injection of strengths 20 mg/100 mL and 40 mg/200 mL in single-dose infusion bags, Caplin Point Laboratories said in a regulatory filing.

 

The approved injection is a generic therapeutic equivalent version of the reference listed drug PRIMACOR in dextrose 5 per cent, by Sanofi Aventis US LLC, it added. READ MORE

3:02 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM update - Benchmarks at day's high; Sensex zooms 317 points, Nifty nears 24,700

2:58 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Arkade Developers shares gain 3% after ₹148-cr acquisition deal; details

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Mumbai-based real estate player Arkade Developers were trading higher on the bourses on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, after the company announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire shareholding in Woollen and Textile Industries.

 

The company's shares advanced 3 per cent from their intra-day low and 2.70 per cent from the previous close to log an intra-day high of ₹181 per share on the NSE during Wednesday's trading session. READ MORE

2:50 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Lupin share price rises 3% as USFDA okays schizophrenia drug; details

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of pharmaceutical major Lupin rose over 3 per cent on Wednesday, September 3, to hit an intraday high of ₹1,950.7 after the company said it has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for Risperidone Injectable.

 

At 02:30 PM, the company's share price was trading 3.2 per cent higher at ₹1,950.2 per share against the previous close of ₹1,889.7 on the NSE. In comparison, NSE Nifty50 was up 0.38 per cent at 24,672.1 levels. The market capitalisation of the company stood at ₹46,855.5 crore. The 52-week high of the stock was at ₹2,402.9 per share, and the 52-week low was at ₹1,795.20. READ MORE

2:41 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Metal index surges 3%; why Tata Steel, SAIL rallied up to 6% today?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of metal companies mainly steel makers were in demand with Nifty Metal index surging 3 per cent on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in Wednesday’s intra-day trade as the dollar weakening led to an increased demand for commodities.

 

At 01:48 PM; Nifty Metal index, the top gainer among sectoral indices, was up 3 per cent, as compared to 0.23 per cent rise in the Nifty 50. Thus far in the calendar year 2025, metal index has outperformed the market by surging 12 per cent, as against 4 per cent gain in the benchmark index. READ MORE

2:30 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Govt to test battery storage at coal plants as solar power surges

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India will test the installation of battery storage systems at some coal power plants, as the country grapples with integrating massive solar capacity while maintaining reliable electricity supply, an advisor to the country's power ministry said.

 

The concept addresses a critical challenge facing India's power grid, where thermal plants must ramp down during peak solar hours but maintain capacity for evening demand when solar generation drops.

 

The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has been working on guidelines for coal-based power plants and technical minimum load requirements as the country rapidly expands renewable energy capacity. READ MORE

2:21 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Maruti Suzuki expands SUV lineup with new mid-sized model 'Victoris'

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday expanded its product range in the country with the launch of an all-new model 'Victoris' as it looks to enhance its presence in the robustly growing mid-sized SUV segment.

 

The country's largest carmaker currently sells SUV models like Fronx, Brezza, Jimny and Grand Vitara in the domestic market.

 

Speaking at the Victoris launch event here, Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Hisaschi Takeuchi said India has the largest youth population in the world, who will drive growth and become the company's current and future customers. READ MORE

2:12 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shringar House of Mangalsutra IPO: Check price band, key dates, lot size

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shringar House of Mangalsutra, manufacturer and designer of Mangalsutra in India, has set the price band for its maiden public issue in the range of ₹155 to ₹165 per equity share. The company aims to raise ₹400.95 crore through a fresh issue of 24.3 million equity shares. There is no offer for sale (OFS) component.

 

According to the red herring prospectus (RHP), the company has reserved not more than 50 per cent of the issue for qualified institutional buyers (QIBs), not less than 10 per cent for non-institutional investors (NIIs) and not less than 35 per cent for retail investors. READ MORE

2:00 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 2 PM Update- Sensex rises 170 pts; Nifty above 24,650

Stock Market LIVE Updates: At 2 PM, Sensex rose 170 points or 0.21 per cent at 80,328.26 and NSE Nifty50 was at 24,653.7, up 74.1 points or 0.3 per cent. 

1:49 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Are markets overoptimistic on GST rate overhaul as council meet gets going?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The markets are hopeful of the GST Council to mostly deliver what Prime Minister Modi had said on rate rejig in his August 15 Independence Day speech, but select pockets, analysts said, are pricing in too much expectations and have run up too fast, too soon. READ MORE 

 

1:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Crypto market snapshot: Bitcoin gains momentum, Ethereum holds steady

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) staged a rebound on Wednesday, September 3, climbing back to the $111,000 level as renewed liquidity and rising institutional interest fueled momentum across the cryptocurrency market. This recovery followed a brief correction earlier in the week, when Bitcoin dipped into the $107,000–$108,000 support range.

 

Market analysts attributed the renewed bullish sentiment to significant inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs, which registered $333 million in net investments in a single day. The strong institutional participation has reinforced confidence among traders and long-term holders alike. READ MORE 

1:29 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Zomato hikes platform fee from ₹10 to ₹12 ahead of festive season rush

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Food delivery and quick commerce company Eternal Limited, which owns Zomato and Blinkit brands, has increased its platform fee on food delivery orders from ₹10 to ₹12, a 20 per cent rise. The hike, effective Tuesday (September 2), comes less than a year after the previous revision. READ MORE 

 

1:18 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Zydus Wellness gains 4%, hits new 52-week high as Anand Rathi lifts target

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Zydus Wellness shares were buzzing in trade on Wednesday, September 3, with the scrip rising up to 4.10 per cent to hit a fresh 52-week high of ₹2,346.45 per share. 

 

At 12:20 PM, Zydus Wellness share price was trading 3.02 per cent higher at ₹2,321.85 per share. In comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.16 per cent higher at 80,282.55 levels. READ MORE 

1:08 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: JM Financial downgrades defence, industrials; turns bullish on consumption

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Analysts at JM Financial rejigged their portfolio by downgrading infrastructure and defence pack to 'underweight', citing a potential reduction in capital expenditure given the fiscal constraints. They, however, turned positive on the consumption theme. 

 

The domestic brokerage expects that the proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) and income tax cuts to cause short-term revenue losses. This could limit fiscal space and potentially slow the pace of infrastructure and defence capital expenditure, JM Financial said. "On the back of this, we turn underweight on infrastructure, industrials, ports and defence and remain underweight on power utilities." READ MORE 

1:01 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 1 PM Update- Sensex, Nifty flat

Stock Market LIVE Updates: At 1 PM, BSE Sensex was up 24.57 points or 0.03 per cent at 80,194.92 and NSE Nifty50 was at 24,604.75, up 25.15 points or 0.1 per cent. 

12:47 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: MOIL jumps 8% on achieving highest-ever Aug production of 1.45 lakh tonnes

Stock Market LIVE Updates: MOIL shares gained 8.4 per cent on Wednesday and registered an intra-day high at ₹374.1 per share on BSE. At 12:22 PM, on BSE, MOIL share price was trading 4.89 per cent higher at ₹361.65 per share. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was up 0.16 per cent at 80,287.51.

 

The market capitalisation of the company stood at ₹7,359.04 crore. The 52-week high of the stock was at ₹413.9 per share, and the 52-week low was at ₹280.6. READ MORE 

12:37 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Netweb Technologies shares surge 11% on ₹1,734 crore AI compute order

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Netweb Technologies shares gained 11 per cent on Wednesday and registered an intra-day high at ₹2,518.2 per share on BSE. At 11:57 AM, on BSE, Netweb Technologies’ share price was trading 6.58 per cent higher at ₹2,416.5 per share. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was down 0.03 per cent at 80,134.85.

 

The market capitalisation of the company stood at ₹13,690.41 crore. The 52-week high of the stock was at ₹3,060 per share, and the 52-week low was at ₹1,278.85. READ MORE 

12:27 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: E2E Networks locks in 10% upper circuit

Stock Market LIVE Updates: E2E Networks shares were in demand on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, with the stock locking in the 10 per cent upper circuit at ₹2,643.40 per share. This is after the company secured a contract worth ₹177 crore from IndiaAI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. READ MORE

12:14 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sammaan Capital up 20% in 4 days

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sammaan Capital has been buzzing in trade lately, with the stock up almost 20 per cent in the last four trading sessions after it was included in the futures & options segment with effect from August 29, 2025. READ MORE

12:06 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 12 PM market updates

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark indices traded mixed as gains in the pharma and metal stocks were offset by losses in the heavyweight information technology stocks. As of 12 PM, the BSE Sensex was up 69.72 points or 0.09 per cent at 80,227.60 levels. The NSE Nifty 50 was up 23.25 points, or 0,09 per cent at 24,603.50 levels.

11:56 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Manappuram, Muthoot zoom up to 45% in 6 months

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of gold finance companies are in focus with Manappuram Finance hit a new high of ₹291.10, gaining 3 per cent on the BSE in Wednesday’s intra-day trade. Muthoot Finance also moved up 3 per cent to ₹2,772.85 in otherwise a subdued market. READ MORE

11:43 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Quadrant Future shares gain 4% on ₹129-cr order win

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Quadrant Future Tek rose over 4 per cent on Wednesday after it received a ₹129 crore order from RailTel Corp for the Kavach system in East Central Railway. The electrical cables maker's stock rose as much as 4.01 per cent during the day to ₹484.4 per share, the highest level since July 22 this year. READ MORE

11:34 AM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Man Industries' stock zooms 11% on winning ₹1,700-crore export order

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Man Industries (India) shares zoomed 11 per cent on Wednesday and registered an intra-day high at ₹431.5 per share on BSE. The buying on the counter came after the company bagged an export order worth ₹1,700 crore. This order is expected to be delivered during the next 6 to 12 months. READ MORE