Stock Market Highlights: Sensex ends 557 pts higher; Nifty at 23,550, records best week in 4 years
Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: The BSE Sensex surged 3,077 points to 76,906, and the NSE Nifty vaulted 953 points - both up around 4.2 per cent this week.
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Share Market Today: The BSE Sensex rallied 3,077 points, and the Nifty surged 953 points this week on renewed optimism.
Stock Market LIVE Updates, Friday, March 21, 2025: Benchmark equity indices extended the rally to fifth straight trading session, and in the process recorded the best weekly gain in more than 4 years. The BSE Sensex surged to a high of 77,042, and finally settled at 76,906 - up 557 points. The BSE benchmark was up 3,077 per cent or 4.17 points for the week. The NSE Nifty 50 index hit a high of 23,403, and ended with a gain of 160 points at 23,350. The Nifty soared 4.26 per cent or 953 points this week - its highest weekly gain since February 7, 2021. Among the Sensex 30 shares - NTPC was the top gainer, up 3.3 per cent on Friday. Bajaj Finance, Sun Pharma, Larsen & Toubro, Kotak Bank, Nestle India, Tata Motors and Axis Bank were the other major gainers. On the other hand, Mahindra & Mahindra slipped over 1 per cent. Tata Steel, Infosys, Titan and Bajaj Finserv were the other losers.
ALSO READ: Why did the Sensex, Nifty rally this week?
In the broader market, the BSE MidCap index jumped over 1 per cent, while the SmallCap soared over 2 per cent today.
Sectorally, the BSE Oil & Gas index surged over 2 per cent. Power, Healthcare and Financial Services indices were the other prominent gainers. On the flip side, the BSE Consumer Durables index slipped 0.8 per cent, and the Metal index shed 0.4 per cent.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty continues to move upward following a falling trendline breakout, supported by upbeat sentiment. During the last trading session, the index encountered resistance at the 21-week exponential moving average, which is placed at 23,382.
A decisive move above 23,400 could drive the index higher by another 200 points, as the next resistance is at 23,600. A clear breakout above 23,600 might trigger another leg of the rally. On the other hand, failure to move above 23,400 could lead to near-term consolidation.
View by Rupak De, senior technical analyst, LKP Securities.
A decisive move above 23,400 could drive the index higher by another 200 points, as the next resistance is at 23,600. A clear breakout above 23,600 might trigger another leg of the rally. On the other hand, failure to move above 23,400 could lead to near-term consolidation.
View by Rupak De, senior technical analyst, LKP Securities.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view
Stock Market LIVE Updates: The domestic market has concluded the week with consistent recovery. The anticipated reduction in risk-free rates, coupled with the correction in the dollar index, are facilitating fund flows back to EMs. FIIs, whose selling activity has been waning, are becoming net buyers, driven by dovish signals from the U.S. Fed, which suggest the possibility of two rate cuts this year. This has reignited optimism in the domestic market.
Despite global uncertainty from escalating trade tensions, improving domestic macroeconomic indicators, valuation corrections, and anticipated earnings growth are encouraging investors to seek bargains.
View by Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Financial Services.
Despite global uncertainty from escalating trade tensions, improving domestic macroeconomic indicators, valuation corrections, and anticipated earnings growth are encouraging investors to seek bargains.
View by Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Financial Services.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Nifty gainers and losers at close
Stock Market LIVE Updates: SBI Life, NTPC, ONGC were among the top gainers on Nifty50.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's a look at Sensex gainers and losers at close
Stock Market LIVE Updates: NTPC, Bajaj Finance, Kotak Mahindra Bank were among the top gainers on Sensex.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market at close
Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Midcap and Smallcap ended higher.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty closes at 23,350.4, up 159.75 pts
Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 closed at 23,350.40, up 159.75 points or 0.69 per cent.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 76,905.51, up 557.45 pts
Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex settled 557 points or 0.73 per cent at 76,905.51.
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Stock Market LIVE Updates: L&T share price rises 3% on securing 'Large' order from Brigade Group
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Larsen and Toubro (L&T) shares were in demand on Friday, March 21, 2025, as the share rose up to 2.75 per cent to hit an intraday high of ₹3,441.35 per share.
The rise in the L&T share price came after the company’s Buildings & Factories (B&F) vertical secured a large order (ranging ₹2,500 crore - ₹5,000 crore) from the Brigade Group to construct residential and commercial towers in Hyderabad and Chennai. This accounts for the largest residential project that the business has so far received from a private customer, the company said. Read more
3:21 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: DLF, Raymond: Nifty Realty index zooms 10% this week; more steam left?
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty Realty Index -- the gauge for stocks of real estate companies -- has surged 10.2 per cent, so far, this week. On Friday, March 21, the index advanced 3.2 per cent in the intraday trade with seven out of 10 constituents of the index trading over 1 per cent higher.
Among individual stocks, Raymond shares jumped 7.7 per cent, The Phoenix Mills stock gained 2.83 per cent, Godrej Properties shares gained 2.16 per cent, and Prestige Estates was up by 2 per cent, as of 12:15 PM. Read more
3:09 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: ITC Hotels, Ventive rally up to 6%; hit new highs on healthy outlook
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hotels shares were in demand with ITC Hotels (up 6 per cent at ₹ 193.35) and Ventive Hospitality (up 5 per cent at ₹ 810.40) recording new highs on the BSE in Friday’s intra-day trade on healthy outlook. Growth momentum is expected to continue in January to March 2025 (Q4FY25) also, driven by business travel and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions)-related demand.
In India, the management of hotel companies said they saw the continuation of the strong demand for leisure hospitality. Read more
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At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was higher by 483.73 points, or 0.63 per cent, at 76,831.79, and the Nifty50 was at 23,344.10, ahead by 153.45 points, or 0.66 per cent.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade higher
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 were trading higher on Friday, amid weak global cues.
At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was higher by 483.73 points, or 0.63 per cent, at 76,831.79, and the Nifty50 was at 23,344.10, ahead by 153.45 points, or 0.66 per cent.
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The additional companies on the list include Bodhi Tree Multimedia, Ksolves India, Dhanalaxmi Roto Spinners, and Kama Holdings. According to BSE data, all these stocks are scheduled to trade ex-date for their respective corporate announcements.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Dividend, bonus issue: REC, TVS Motor, 6 others to go ex-date next week
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of TVS Motor Company, Mishra Dhatu Nigam, REC, KBC Global, and four other firms are expected to attract attention next week, spanning from Monday, March 24, 2025, to Friday, March 28, 2025, due to corporate announcements such as dividends, rights issues, or bonus issues for their shareholders.
The additional companies on the list include Bodhi Tree Multimedia, Ksolves India, Dhanalaxmi Roto Spinners, and Kama Holdings. According to BSE data, all these stocks are scheduled to trade ex-date for their respective corporate announcements.
Among these, REC, TVS Motor Company, Ksolves India, Mishra Dhatu Nigam, and Kama Holdings will trade ex-dividend. Meanwhile, Dhanalaxmi Roto Spinners and KBC Global will trade ex-date for their bonus issues, and Bodhi Tree Multimedia is set to trade ex-date for its rights issue. READ MORE
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This upward movement aligns with gains seen in other non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) such as Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, and Manappuram Finance. These gains have been attributed to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) recent initiatives to infuse nearly ₹1.9 trillion in liquidity into the banking system.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sundaram Finance can top ₹ 6,200, gain another 24% by year-end; chart hints
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sundaram Finance shares have been actively traded, witnessing a rally of over 13 per cent in the past six trading sessions. The stock climbed from ₹4,482 to an intraday high of ₹5,073, driven by favorable news developments.
This upward movement aligns with gains seen in other non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) such as Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, and Manappuram Finance. These gains have been attributed to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) recent initiatives to infuse nearly ₹1.9 trillion in liquidity into the banking system.
The RBI has eased certain stringent regulations on bank loans to NBFCs, lowering the risk weight on consumer microfinance loans by 25 percentage points to 100 per cent. According to Reuters, this adjustment is expected to encourage banks to extend more funding to NBFCs. READ MORE
2:25 PM
During the week, the Nifty 50 climbed 4.42 per cent, gaining 988 points to reach 23,385, while the 30-stock Sensex surged 4.3 per cent, adding 3,202 points to surpass the 77,000 mark. Bloomberg data indicates that this marks the largest weekly rally for these indices since February 2021. Additionally, the midcap and small-cap indices also posted robust gains, advancing 6.9 per cent and 7.3 per cent, respectively, by the end of the week on March 21.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex up 3,200 pts this week, Nifty tops 23,300: Why are markets rising?
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark indices staged a strong recovery this week, with analysts expressing optimism that the "worst is over." This rebound has been attributed to the return of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) to Indian equities, encouraged by attractive valuations and early signs of economic recovery.
During the week, the Nifty 50 climbed 4.42 per cent, gaining 988 points to reach 23,385, while the 30-stock Sensex surged 4.3 per cent, adding 3,202 points to surpass the 77,000 mark. Bloomberg data indicates that this marks the largest weekly rally for these indices since February 2021. Additionally, the midcap and small-cap indices also posted robust gains, advancing 6.9 per cent and 7.3 per cent, respectively, by the end of the week on March 21.
Interestingly, this market rally unfolded amidst escalating trade tensions, with additional developments anticipated as reciprocal tariffs come into effect on April 2. Several factors played a role in driving the stock market's performance today. READ MORE
2:13 PM
Stock Market LIVE Updates: BEML, HAL, BEL and other defence stocks rally up to 5%; Why the optimism?
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Defence stocks saw notable gains, rising by as much as 5.6 per cent during Friday's trade on March 21, 2025. This surge followed the government's approval of faster defence procurement guidelines and preliminary clearances for military acquisition proposals worth over ₹54,000 crore.
As of 10:40 AM, shares of Astra Microwave Products rose 3.16 per cent, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) gained 3.15 per cent, MTAR Technologies advanced 2.89 per cent, Bharat Dynamics increased by 2.51 per cent, and BEML climbed 2.34 per cent. Additionally, Paras Defence and Space Technologies were up 1.97 per cent, Data Patterns (India) rose 1.78 per cent, and Bharat Electronics saw a modest uptick of 0.37 per cent. READ MORE
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First Published: Mar 21 2025 | 7:27 AM IST
