Stock Market Close Highlights: Sensex slips 46 pts, ends April 2,827 pts higher; Bajaj twins tank 5%
Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights: The Nifty ended flat at 24,334. Maruti and Bharti Airtel were the top gainers among Sensex 30; while Bajaj twins, Tata Motors and SBI dropped on Wednesday
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Share Market Today: Equity benchmark indices displayed a lacklustre trend on Wednesday, ahead of the trading holiday on May 1, 2025.
Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday, April 30, 2025: Stock specific trading activity dominated the proceedings on the BSE and NSE for the second straight trading session as the benchmark indices consolidated in a thin range. Trading activity was tepid as investors preferred to remain on the sidelines ahead of the trading holiday on Thursday (May 1 - Maharashtra Day). The BSE Sensex opened 80-odd points higher at 80,371, and then consolidated for a major part of the trading day. In the last 30 minutes of trade, the BSE benchmark spurted to a high of 80,526 (up 237-odd points), but soon pared gains and nose-dived to a low of 79,879 - down 647 points from the day's high. The Sensex eventually closed at 80,0242 - down 46 points. In the process, Sensex signed-off the April month with a solid gain of 2,827 points or 3.6 per cent. The NSE Nifty 50 index swung in a near 200-point range; the index hit a high of 24,396, and then dropped to a low of 24,199. The Nifty finally settled with a notional loss of two points at 24,334. The Nifty gained 3.5 per cent or 815 points in the month of April. Bajaj twins - Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv were the major losers on the Sensex 30 - both the stock tanked over 5 per cent a day after reporting Q4 results. As per analysts, the future growth guidance did not bode well for Bajaj Finance stock. READ MORE Among others, Tata Motors and SBI shed around 3 per cent each. UltraTech Cement, Tata Steel and Asian Paints were the other major losers. On the positive front, Maruti rallied over 3 per cent. Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma and Power Grid Corporation gained 1 - 2 per cent each. The broader indices, however, finished with prominent losses - the BSE MidCap was down 1 per cent, while the SmallCap plunged 2 per cent. The overall market breadth too was fairly negative, with almost 3 declining stocks for every advancing stock on the BSE. Sectorally, the BSE Power and Capital Goods indices slipped over 1 per cent each; while Realty gained more than 1 per cent. The Realty index was up 4 per cent in intra-day deals on Wednesday.
4:01 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The broad market performed well this month, driven by reduced tariff risks, a potential US-India trade deal, and strong FII inflows. However, momentum is being capped by rising tensions between India and Pakistan and muted fourth quarter results.
This negative bias is expected to persist in the near term, but the long-term outlook remains positive due to the minimal financial impact from the conflict. Consequently, any market consolidation is likely to be used as an investment opportunity.
This negative bias is expected to persist in the near term, but the long-term outlook remains positive due to the minimal financial impact from the conflict. Consequently, any market consolidation is likely to be used as an investment opportunity.
View by Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited.
3:50 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty index continues to consolidate within a narrow range as traders preferred to remain on the sidelines ahead of the holiday. However, with the index sustaining above the critical 20 Exponential Moving Average (EMA) on the daily timeframe, the bullish trend remains intact.
Momentum also remains strong, with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) holding above 50 and showing a bullish crossover. On the higher end, resistance is placed at 24,550, a sustained move above this level could trigger a decent rally in the market. On the lower end, support is seen at 24,200.
View by Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst at LKP Securities
3:40 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market at close
Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Midcap closed lower by 0.72 per cent, while the Smallcap ended over 1.5 per cent lower.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and losers at close
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Maruti Suzuki India, Bharti Airtel and Power Grid Corp were among the top gainers on Sensex. Bajaj twins, Tata Motors and State Bank of India were the top losers in Wednesday's session.
3:35 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 settles at 24,334.2, down 1.75 pts
Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 closed at 24,334.2, down 1.75 points or 0.01 per cent.
Nifty50 close today
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 80,242.24, down 46 pts
Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex closed at 80,242.24, down 46 points or 0.06
per cent.
Sensex close today
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian Oil Q4 result: Net profit jumps 58% to ₹8,124 crore
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Public-sector undertaking Indian Oil Corporation on Wednesday reported a 58 per cent jump in consolidated net profit at ₹8,123.64 crore for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the financial year 2024-25 (FY25), compared to ₹5,148.87 crore reported during the same period last year.
Shares of Indian Oil Corporation were up 1.3 per cent at ₹138.20 at 3 pm on the BSE, following the release of the company's quarterly report. READ MORE
3:16 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: HDFC Life hits 6-month high, nears record high; analysts see more upside
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of HDFC Life Insurance Company hit a six-month high at ₹741.20, gaining 4 per cent on the BSE in Wednesday’s intra-day trade owing to a healthy business outlook.
The stock price of the life insurance company was trading at its highest level since October 30, 2024. It quoted close to its record high level of ₹775.65 hit on September 2, 2021. READ MORE
3:10 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Blue Jet Healthcare jumps 6% as MOFSL initiates coverage
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of pharma company Blue Jet Healthcare surged around 6.5 per cent on Wednesday to hit an intraday high of ₹730.10 on the NSE after Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFSL) initiated its coverage with a 'Buy' rating. The brokerage firm has set a target price of ₹865, which shows an upside of 26 per cent from its last closing price of ₹685.40. READ MORE
3:01 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 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 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was trading with gains of 166.62 points, or 0.21 per cent, at 80,455, and the Nifty 50 was at 24,383.05, ahead by 47.10 points.
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First Published: Apr 30 2025 | 7:46 AM IST