Stock Market Highlights: Sensex up for 4th day, adds 899pts, Nifty at 23,190; all sectors gain
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: Among the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices settled higher by 0.64 percent and 0.70 percent, respectively
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Stock Market Highlights, Thursday, March 20, 2025: Benchmark Indian equity indices continued their northward movement and settled higher by over 1 per cent, led by buying across various sectors. The 30-share Sensex settled at 76,348.06, up 899.01 points or 1.19 per cent. The index traded in the range of 76,456.25–75,684.58.
Mirroring the Sensex, the Nifty50 also ended higher by 283.05 points or 1.24 per cent at 23,190.65. The index reached its day's high of 23,216.70, while the day's low was seen at 22,973.95.
Thursday ended in favor of the bulls, as 44 out of the 50 constituent stocks of Nifty50 settled higher, with gains led by Bharti Airtel, Titan, Britannia, Eicher Motors, and Bajaj Auto, which rose by up to 4.08 per cent. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Trent, Shriram Finance, and Bajaj Finance were among the few stocks that ended lower by up to 1.11 per cent. Meanwhile, UltraTech Cement and Axis Bank were the only two constituent stocks of Nifty that settled flat on Thursday.
Among the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap100 and Nifty Smallcap100 indices settled higher by 0.64 per cent and 0.70 per cent, respectively.
All the sectoral indices on the NSE settled higher. Among them, the Nifty IT, Auto, FMCG, Metal, Media, Realty, Oil & Gas, Consumer Durables, and Healthcare indices settled higher by over 1 per cent each.
4:03 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Next target for the Nifty is 23,400
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The markets extended their winning streak for another session, posting gains of over 1 per cent, driven by positive global cues. The dovish stance of the US Federal Reserve, which kept interest rates unchanged, provided relief to global markets.
Initially, the Nifty traded within a narrow range, but robust buying across sectors, coupled with short covering on the weekly expiry day, fueled further upside.
The stability in global markets and moderation in FII selling have significantly improved sentiment. Notably, the recovery in banking and financial stocks, alongside strength in metal, real estate, and energy heavyweights, has played a crucial role in sustaining the momentum.
With Nifty decisively surpassing the 23,100 resistance and the banking index reclaiming its long-term moving average, the next target is now set at 23,400.
(Views expressed by Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking)
Initially, the Nifty traded within a narrow range, but robust buying across sectors, coupled with short covering on the weekly expiry day, fueled further upside.
The stability in global markets and moderation in FII selling have significantly improved sentiment. Notably, the recovery in banking and financial stocks, alongside strength in metal, real estate, and energy heavyweights, has played a crucial role in sustaining the momentum.
With Nifty decisively surpassing the 23,100 resistance and the banking index reclaiming its long-term moving average, the next target is now set at 23,400.
(Views expressed by Ajit Mishra – SVP, Research, Religare Broking)
3:57 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Fall in US dollar index has aided the market rally
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The consistent fall in the US dollar index (DXY) have reduced the intensity of FII selling while DII buying continues to be strong, thus triggering the recent upside.
That apart, supportive domestic data indicating a MoM rise in economic activity and the view that more rate cuts are envisaged during the year are adding to the attractiveness of equity.
The sustenance of the ongoing rally is expected to stay for the broad market in the short-term and then drive based on the outlook on Q4FY25 results, to be released in April.
(Views expressed by Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services)
That apart, supportive domestic data indicating a MoM rise in economic activity and the view that more rate cuts are envisaged during the year are adding to the attractiveness of equity.
The sustenance of the ongoing rally is expected to stay for the broad market in the short-term and then drive based on the outlook on Q4FY25 results, to be released in April.
(Views expressed by Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services)
3:55 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Re ends at 86.37/$, logs best winning streak in over 9 months
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Indian Rupee closed stronger against the US Dollar for the seventh consecutive session on Thursday, even as the Dollar index rose along with crude oil prices.
The domestic currency ended 6 paise stronger at 86.37 against the greenback after closing at 86.43 on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg data. The Rupee closed higher for the seventh straight day, the longest winning streak since March 24 last year. READ MORE
The domestic currency ended 6 paise stronger at 86.37 against the greenback after closing at 86.43 on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg data. The Rupee closed higher for the seventh straight day, the longest winning streak since March 24 last year. READ MORE
3:45 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: IT, Auto, FMCG, Metal among top sectoral movers
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty IT, Auto, FMCG, Metal, Realty and Healthcare indices rallied over 1 per cent each today as the buying was broad-based.
3:42 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Mid-, Small-Cap indices lag; India VIX dips 5%
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty broader indices - the MidCap and SmallCap underperformed the benchmark Nifty 50. The Volatility Index - India VIX - dipped over 5 per cent in trades.
3:40 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty 50 movers & shakers
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bharti Airtel, Titan shine; IndusInd bank whines - only 4 out of the Nifty 50 shares end in red on Thursday.
3:38 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex 30 Heatmap; only 3 losers today
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bharti Airtel up 4 per cent was the top gainer among the Sensex 30 shares on Thursday. Titan, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever, TCS, Reliance Industries, Nestle India, Infosys and HDFC Bank were the other major movers.
3:35 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty 50 settles at 23,191, up 283 pts
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The NSE Nifty 50 index settled at 23,190.65 levels, up 283.05 points or 1.24 per cent today.
3:33 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex ends 899 pts higher; logs 4th win in a row
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The BSE Sensex closed at 76,348, up 899.01 points or 1.19 per cent on Thursday. The Sensex has now rallied 2,519 points in the last four trading sessions.
3:22 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Welspun Corp soars 8% on heavy volumes, hits new high on strong order book
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Welspun Corp share price hit a new high at Rs 875 as it soared 8 per cent on the BSE in today's intraday trade, aided by heavy volumes.
The stock price of the iron & steel products company surpassed its previous high of Rs 843, touched on March 12, 2025. In the past nine trading days, the stock has surged 25 per cent from a level of Rs 697.
On March 17, Welspun Corp said it was in receipt of new orders valued at Rs 2,400 crore for the supply of coated pipes for Natural Gas Pipeline Projects in the US. READ MORE
The stock price of the iron & steel products company surpassed its previous high of Rs 843, touched on March 12, 2025. In the past nine trading days, the stock has surged 25 per cent from a level of Rs 697.
On March 17, Welspun Corp said it was in receipt of new orders valued at Rs 2,400 crore for the supply of coated pipes for Natural Gas Pipeline Projects in the US. READ MORE
3:07 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bharti Airtel shares soar 4% on becoming top telecom operator in Kerala
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of telecom operator Bharti Airtel were among the top gainers in the Nifty 50 constituent stocks on Thursday. The stock advanced 3.8 per cent to Rs 1,699.
The uptick in the company's share price follows the news that the company has become Kerala's leading telecom operator with the most network sites in the state. Notably, the company has deployed close to 2,500 sites in the last two years, bringing the total site count to over 11,000 in the state, the most by any telecom operator, Bharti Airtel said in a release. READ MORE
The uptick in the company's share price follows the news that the company has become Kerala's leading telecom operator with the most network sites in the state. Notably, the company has deployed close to 2,500 sites in the last two years, bringing the total site count to over 11,000 in the state, the most by any telecom operator, Bharti Airtel said in a release. READ MORE
2:53 PM
The market is bracing for a potential supply glut as OPEC+ moves forward with plans to restore production levels. Crude prices have dropped more than $13 per barrel from their peak earlier this year in January, driven by escalating trade tensions under Trump, the OPEC+ decision to boost supply, and the possibility of the Ukraine war resolving, which could lead to the reintroduction of Russian oil into the global market. READ MORE
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Crude oil may bounce to $72 in short-term; long-term view bearish: Analyst
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Crude oil prices have remained range-bound this week, fluctuating between gains and losses without establishing a clear trend. On Wednesday, WTI crude rose by 0.4 per cent to settle at $67.16, though it showed little change for the week overall. Oil prices have now posted seven consecutive weekly declines since January 20 of this year, coinciding with Donald Trump's inauguration, amid fears of an economic slowdown caused by the ongoing trade war.
The market is bracing for a potential supply glut as OPEC+ moves forward with plans to restore production levels. Crude prices have dropped more than $13 per barrel from their peak earlier this year in January, driven by escalating trade tensions under Trump, the OPEC+ decision to boost supply, and the possibility of the Ukraine war resolving, which could lead to the reintroduction of Russian oil into the global market. READ MORE
2:45 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Senco Gold pops 5% for 3rd straight day on promoter's acquisition of shares
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Senco Gold shares hit the upper circuit for the third consecutive session on Thursday, climbing 5 per cent to ₹274.80 on the BSE during intraday trading. The rally was fueled by promoters purchasing shares of the company through open market transactions. Over the past three sessions, the stock has surged 16 per cent, rebounding 21 per cent from its 52-week low of ₹227.70 recorded on Monday, March 17, 2025.
As of 12:37 PM, approximately 125,000 shares had been traded, while pending buy orders for a combined 908,000 shares were reported on the NSE and BSE, according to exchange data. READ MORE
2:29 PM
Discussions between the Adani family and Emaar Group are focused on structuring the transaction, which may involve an unlisted Adani entity contributing approximately $400 million in equity, the sources revealed, requesting anonymity as the details are confidential.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Adani, Emaar said to be discussing deal structure for $1.4 bn India unit
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Billionaire Gautam Adani is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire the Indian division of Dubai-based real estate developer Emaar Group for an estimated enterprise value of $1.4 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. This move aligns with Adani's efforts to expand his
presence in the real estate sector.
Discussions between the Adani family and Emaar Group are focused on structuring the transaction, which may involve an unlisted Adani entity contributing approximately $400 million in equity, the sources revealed, requesting anonymity as the details are confidential.
While an agreement could potentially be finalised as early as April, the deal remains uncertain as discussions are still ongoing, the sources added. READ MORE
2:13 PM
A "Death Cross" occurs when the 50-day Daily Moving Average (DMA), a short-term trend indicator, dips below the 200-day DMA, which reflects longer-term trends. This pattern is often considered bearish, as it suggests that resistance levels may shift lower.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: ICICI Bank, M&M charts flag Death Cross; here's what happened in the past
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Despite the recovery in benchmark equity indices, two Nifty 50 stocks—ICICI Bank and Mahindra & Mahindra—have formed a "Death Cross" pattern on the daily charts.
A "Death Cross" occurs when the 50-day Daily Moving Average (DMA), a short-term trend indicator, dips below the 200-day DMA, which reflects longer-term trends. This pattern is often considered bearish, as it suggests that resistance levels may shift lower.
However, the "Death Cross" should not be viewed in isolation when assessing the outlook for a stock or index. It can sometimes produce false signals or coincide with trend reversals, underscoring the importance of considering additional factors in technical analysis. READ MORE
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First Published: Mar 20 2025 | 7:40 AM IST
