Stock market close highlights: Sensex climbs 855 points, Nifty at 24,125; banks, IT, auto outperform

Stock Market close highlights today, April 21, 2025: The BSE Sensex has rallied 7.5 per cent or 5,562 points in the last five straight trading sessions

3:56 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty has given a clean breakout above the previous swing high on the daily chart as optimism among investors increases. Sentiment is expected to remain positive as long as the index sustains above the critical moving average. Moreover, the Nifty has moved above the critical resistance of 24,100; therefore, it looks well on track to reach the 24,450–24,500 zone in the short term. On the lower end, support is placed at 23,850.

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

3:54 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The market kicked off the week on a strong note, extending last week's momentum with gains of over one percent. Following a gap-up opening, the Nifty moved higher, led by strength in banking and financial stocks, which lifted overall sentiment and triggered broad-based buying. All sectors participated in the rally—except FMCG—with energy, IT, and realty leading the charge. The broader markets also joined the uptrend, with mid- and small-cap indices surging nearly 2 per cent to 2.5 per cent.

 

The Nifty has finally broken past the key hurdle at 23,800 decisively, after two months of broad consolidation, indicating a potential move towards 24,250 initially, and then gradually higher towards 24,600. We reiterate our positive outlook on the index and suggest continuing with a “buy on dips” strategy, while acknowledging the possibility of an intermediate pause or consolidation following the recent vertical rally. Traders should align their positions accordingly and avoid adopting a contrarian stance.

View by  Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking Ltd.

3:44 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Broader market indices closed higher.

3:43 PM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates: IndusInd Bank, PowerGrid, Tech Mahindra were among the top gainers on Sensex. 

3:41 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty settles at 24,125.55, up 274 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 closed at 24,125.55, up 273.9 points or 1.15 per cent.

3:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 79,408.5, up 855 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex closed at 79,408.50, up 855.3 points or 1.09 per cent. 

3:26 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Vodafone Idea soars 12% on heavy volumes; Here's why

Shares of Vodafone Idea soared 12 per cent to ₹8.18 on the BSE in Tuesday’s intra-day trade amid heavy volumes.  

 

The up move in stock price of telecom services provider came after the company in an exchange disclosure informed that the Government of India (GoI) raised its stake in Vodafone Idea to 48.99 per cent from 22.60 per cent. READ MORE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3:18 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: DCX Systems shares soar 11% on JV deal with ELTA Systems

Shares of DCX Systems were in demand on the bourses on Monday, April 21, 2025. The company's share price climbed 11.15 per cent to ₹275 apiece on the NSE during intra-day trade on Monday.

 

The northward movement in the DCX Systems share price came following the company's announcement that it has executed a Joint Venture Agreement with IAI’s ELTA Systems, Israel, and its group companies. READ MORE

 

3:07 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Realty leads AIF investments with ₹73,903 cr infusions till 9MFY25

The real estate sector received ₹73,903 crore through Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs) in the nine months ending December 2024, accounting for the largest share—15 per cent—of the cumulative net AIF investments of ₹5.06 lakh crore during the period, according to a report by Anarock.

 

Investments in real estate through AIFs rose by 8 per cent from ₹68,540 crore at the end of March 2024 (FY24-end) to ₹73,903 crore by December 2024. READ MORE

2:59 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: US lawmakers urge JPMorgan, BofA to withdraw from CATL IPO

JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon and Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan on Thursday received a letter from John Moolenaar, chairman of the United States House Select Committee on Chinese Communist Party (SCCCP), requesting that the banks drop their participation in Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited's (CATL) impending Hong Kong IPO. READ MORE

2:48 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE-listed Cos M-cap tops $5 Trillion

The overall market capitalisation of companies listed on the BSE topped the $5 trillion mark on Monday as the benchmark indices continued their rally for the fifth straight session. The 30-stock Sensex and the Nifty50 index have shrugged off the US tariff-related impact and have bounced back 11 per cent and 10.8 per cent, respectively, from their recent lows. 

 

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2:40 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: AMC stocks in focus; HDFC, UTI, Aditya Birla Sun Life rally up to 9%

Shares of listed asset management companies (AMCs) were in focus on Monday, April 21, as they rallied up to 9 per cent on the BSE in today's intraday trade. 

 

Investors rushed to buy AMC stocks in India after HDFC AMC reported a steady set of results for  the March 2025 quarter (Q4FY25) led by steady market share and yields across asset classes. HDFC AMC's share price surged 7 per cent to ₹4,497.90 on the BSE today. READ MORE

2:31 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: JSW Steel up 4% after NGT clears alleged non-compliance case at Dolvi Plant

JSW Steel shares gained 3.6 per cent in trade on Monday, logging an intraday high at ₹1,044.35 per share on BSE. The stock gained after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) disposed off the matter of alleged noncompliance with environmental norms at company's Dolvi Plant.

 

Around 1:56 PM, JSW Steel share price was up 2.53 per cent at ₹1,032.65 per share on BSE. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was up 1.25 per cent at 79,533.65. READ MORE

2:23 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's why Jio Financial Services shares were buzzing in trade

Shares of Jio Financial Services climbed 1.43 per cent to ₹250 per share on the NSE, during the intra-day trade on Monday, April 21, 2025. 

 

The uptick in the company's price follows the company's announcements of its results for the fourth quarter for financial year 2024-25 (Q4FY25), as well as an announcement of dividend rewards for its shareholders. READ MORE

 

2:15 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Coal India jumps 2% as arm SECL inks ₹7,040 crore coal mining pact

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Coal India share price: Shares of state-run coal giant Coal India jumped around 2 per cent to hit an intraday high of ₹406 on Monday after the company's subsidiary South Eastern Coalfields (SECL) entered into a ₹7,040 crore pact with TMC Mineral Resources for undertaking large-scale coal production in Korba area of Chhattisgarh using paste filling technology.

 

At 1:33 PM on Monday, the stock was quoting at ₹402.80, up 0.99 per cent from Thursday, April 17 close of ₹398.85. In comparison, the benchmark NSE Nifty50 index was trading at 24,156.35, up 304.70 points or 1.29 per cent. READ MORE