Stock Market Close: Sensex slips 345 pts; Nifty at 25,795; FMCG, bank stocks fall

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights, Oct 24: Among the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 was closed lower by 0.24 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 index was down 0.21 per cent

3:48 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Fundamental View

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Equity markets ended the week on a subdued note after Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal’s remarks that India will not rush into trade agreements with restrictive conditions dampened hopes of an early India–U.S. trade deal, leading to profit-booking across sectors following a strong rally earlier in the week.

--View by Ponmudi R, chief executive officer at Enrich Money

3:47 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical View

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty remained weak during the session as traders continued to book profits. On the lower end, it slipped below the initial support of 25,850, leading to a decline towards 25,700. The next 1–2 sessions might remain volatile; however, a sustained rally looks possible thereafter. On the higher end, resistance is placed at 25,850, above which a rally towards 26,000–26,200 looks possible.

--View by Rupak De, senior technical analyst at LKP Securities

3:40 PM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hindustan Unilever, Ultratech Cement, Adani Ports, Titan, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank were the top laggards on Sensex. ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Bharat Electronics, Sun Pharma, and ITC were among top gainers.

3:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sector check

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Among the sectoral indices, Nifty Metal was the top gainer, up by 1.03 per cent, followed by Nifty Energy, Realty and Oil & Gas. On the contrary, Nifty Auto, Bank, IT, Media, Financial Services, FMCG, Pharma, and Consumer Durables, settled in red.

3:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market

Stock Market LIVE Updates: In the broader markets, NSE Nifty Midcap 100 fell 0.24 per cent, and the Nifty Smallcap 100 index was down 0.21 per cent.

3:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 84,211.88, down 344 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closed at 84,211.88, up 344.52 points or 0.41 per cent. 

3:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty closes at 25,795.15, down 96 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 settled at 25,795.15, down 96.25 points or 0.37 per cent.

3:19 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Motilal Oswal Financial soars 17% in October, hits record high

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) hit a record high of ₹1,044.40, gaining 2 per cent on the BSE after the company informed the stock exchanges that the meeting of the board of directors is scheduled on October 30, 2025, inter alia, to consider and approve unaudited financial results (standalone & consolidated) of the company for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025. READ MORE

3:13 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Infosys, CRISIL, 11 other stocks to go ex-date next week

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Investors on Dalal Street looking to pocket additional gains from their holdings can keep an eye on Infosys, Central Bank of India, CRISIL, REC, L&T Technology Services, 360 ONE WAM, and seven other companies next week, as these firms have announced interim dividend rewards for their shareholders. READ MORE

2:57 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Investors book profit in ITC Hotels shares after Q2 results

Stock Market LIVE Updates: ITC Hotels share price slipped in the negative zone on Friday after the company announced its Q2 results.

ITC Hotesl shares fell around 0.5 per cent after Q2 results were declared.

ITC Hotels said its net profit jumped 74% Y-o-Y to ₹133 crore from ₹77 crore in Q2FY25.

The ITC-arm's revenue rose 8% Y-o-Y to ₹839.5 crore with Ebitda up 15.7% to ₹245.7 crore. 

ITC Hotels' Ebitda margin expanded to 29.3% from 27.3% Y-o-Y

2:51 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Midcap funds beat the rest with 17% returns for 10 yrs

Stock Market LIVE Updates: According to the fund house’s latest SIP Analysis Report, midcap funds have emerged as one of the best long-term performers among equity segments for Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs), delivering an average 10-year rolling return of 17.4%. The median return stood at 17.9%, with 100% of SIP periods generating positive returns over nearly three decades of market data. READ MORE

2:42 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IPO Calendar shows quiet week ahead with 3 new issues

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The upcoming week will see muted action in the IPO market with only three new offers going LIVE. 

Among them is the Orkla India IPO which will be brought by the parent company of packaged foods manufacturer MTR Foods.

Orkla India IPO will open on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 and close for bidding on Friday, October 31, 2025. It is an entire offer for sale (OFS) of 22.8 million equity shares aggregating to ₹1,667.54 crore. READ MORE

2:32 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Voda Idea regains ₹1 trn mcap

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Vodafone Idea (Vi) hit a 10-month high of ₹9.62, gaining 1 per cent on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade in an otherwise weak market. Currently, Vi quotes at its highest level since February 2025. READ MORE

2:25 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India's financial sector sees $8 billion in deals

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India's financial sector has seen a number of large deals in 2025, including two rare transactions involving foreign banks buying significant stakes in Indian lenders. Between January and September 2025, mergers and acquisitions worth $8 billion have concluded across the financial sector, a 127 per cent increase over the same period last year. READ MORE

2:13 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Oil disruption widens as China halts some Russia buys after US sanctions

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Chinese state-owned companies including SinOpec canceled some purchases of seaborne Russian crude after the US blacklisted Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, adding to signs of disruption in the oil market. READ MORE