Market Close Highlights: Metal, IT lift Sensex 182 pts, Nifty atop 24,650; lower CPI aids sentiment

Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights: Among the sectoral indices, Nifty Metal, realty, oil & gas, IT, energy and media were the top gainers, rising up to 2.46 per cent

3:53 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The Nifty traded within a narrow range today, following two days of high volatile moves. The short-term trend remains positive, as the index continues to remain above critical moving average. After a sharp rally, this sideways movement appears to be a healthy consolidation, suggesting the market is catching its breath before the next move.

As long as the index stays above the crucial support level of 24,400, the bulls are likely to maintain their grip. In the near term, the index might move towards the 24,850–25,000 range. However, a drop below 24,400 could delay this upward trajectory and lead to further consolidation.

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

3:40 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market optimism is gaining momentum, driven by a sharp decline in both global and domestic risks. In this environment, the broader markets are on an upswing, supported by a strengthening recovery in local demand, as reflected in the March quarter corporate earnings. This has sparked a rally in mid- and small-cap stocks, which had underperformed earlier due to premium valuations, earnings downgrades, and moderation in foreign institutional investor (FII) and Retail inflows. Currently, Midcaps are witnessing renewed interest, fuelled by marginal upgrades in recent earnings and the potential for a stronger rebound in FY26. Contributing factors include a consistent decline in inflation, rising disposable incomes, increased government spending, and falling interest rates.

Meanwhile, a pause in global trade tensions is boosting sentiment in international markets, with metals gaining traction amid easing concerns over an economic slowdown.

View by Vinod Nair, head of research, Geojit Investments Limited.

3:39 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: A glance at broader market

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Midcap and Smallcap ended over 1 per cent higher. 

3:35 PM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Eternal were among the top gainers on Sensex. 

3:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex finishes at 81,330.56, up 182 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The 30-scrip gauge finished at 81,330.56, rising 182.34 points or 0.22 per cent.

3:33 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty settles at 24,666.9, up 89 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 closed at 24,666.9, up 88.55 points or 0.36 per cent.

3:25 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Capital goods stock zooms 48% against QIP price in 2 months, hits new high

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Share price of Hitachi Energy India hit a record high of ₹16,981.45, surging 6 per cent on the BSE in Wednesday’s intra-day trade ahead of the board meeting today for announcement of its March 2025 quarter (Q4FY25) results. The capital goods company stock surpassed its previous high of ₹16,534.50 touched October 11, 2024.

 

In the past one month, the stock has outperformed the market by soaring 33 per cent, as against 5.7 per cent gain in the BSE Sensex. Read more 

3:16 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Cabinet approves HCL and Foxconn joint venture for semi conductor plants: Reports

Stock Market LIVE Updates: According to an ANI report, Union Cabinet has approved India's sixth semiconductor unit in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. Under India Semiconductor Mission, 5 semiconductor units have been approved so far and rapid construction is going on there. Production at one unit will begin this year. In this connection, there is one more super-advanced unit. This is a joint venture of HCL and Foxconn.

3:12 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Max Financial Services stock jumps 4%, hits 52-week high post Q4 results

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Max Financial Services (MFSL) jumped over 4 per cent to hit a 52-week high of ₹1,351 on Wednesday after the company reported in-line fourth quarter (Q4 FY25) performance, led by strong execution at its life insurance unit, Axis Max Life. Read more Read more 

3:06 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: HAL shares up 4% despite posting fall in Q4 YoY PAT

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hindustan Aeronautics or HAL share price advanced 4 per cent in trade on Wednesday. The stock logged an intraday high at ₹4,798 per share on BSE after posting Q4 results. The scrip gained for the second consecutive session, gaining nearly 7 per cent in two days. 

 

At 1:45 PM, HAL shares were up 2.44 per cent at ₹4,767.4 per share on the BSE. In comparison, the BSE Sensex was up 0.12 per cent at 81,248.65. The market capitalisation of the company stood at ₹3,18,634.50 crore. The 52-week high of the stock was at ₹5,675 per share and the 52-week low of the stock was at ₹3,045.95 per share. Read more 

3:01 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty trade flat

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 were trading flat on Wednesday amid mixed global cues. 

 

At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was at 81,241.42, higher by 93.20 points, or 0.11 per cent, while the Nifty50 was at 24,638.40, ahead by 60.05 points, or 0.24 per cent.

2:55 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India's wholesale inflation drops sharply to 0.85% in April on fuel prices

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India's wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation saw a significant drop to 0.85 per cent in April 2025, down from 2.05 per cent in March, according to Commerce Ministry data released on Wednesday. 

This sharp decline was primarily driven by lower prices in the fuel & power and primary articles sectors, while the manufacturing sector remained relatively stable. The WPI, which measures the average price change of bulk goods, is a key indicator of inflation at the producer level, reflecting supply and demand trends in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. 
 

In April, the primary articles group, holding a 22.62 per cent weight in the WPI, experienced a 0.11 per cent price decrease compared to March and a 1.44 per cent drop over the past year. READ MORE

2:49 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Aditya Birla Capital stock jumps 6% on solid Q4 numbers; check details here

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Aditya Birla Capital rallied over 6 per cent to an intraday high of ₹218.5 in trading on Wednesday, following the company's Q4 FY25 results which showed in-line operating performance and solid growth. 

 

As of 12:50 PM on the NSE, the stock was up 6.2 per cent at ₹217.63 compared to the previous close of ₹204.89. This gain occurred while the benchmark Nifty50 was slightly down by 0.08 per cent. Aditya Birla Capital's stock has surged over 15 per cent year-to-date. READ MORE

 

2:41 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: This smallcap stock has surged over 50% in 4 days; what's behind the rally?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Dynamic Cables continued their upward momentum in Delhi on Wednesday, surging 14 per cent to ₹839.35 on the BSE in intraday trade, accompanied by high trading volumes. 

The electrical cables company's stock has now soared 37 per cent in the past two trading days and 57 per cent in the last four, following the announcement of strong Q4FY25 earnings. 
 

The stock has rebounded 82 per cent from its March 2025 low of ₹460.90, which was also its 52-week low. Its 52-week high was ₹1,092.85, reached on December 16, 2024. READ MORE

2:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: REC share falls 3% on AUM growth guidance cut for FY26; check details here

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) faced selling pressure in Delhi on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, slipping up to 3.26 per cent to an intraday low of ₹388.60 per share. 

As of 1:18 PM IST, REC's share price continued to trade near this low at ₹390, down 2.91 per cent. This decline occurred while the BSE Sensex traded flat with a positive bias at 81,226.96. 
 

The drop in REC's share price is attributed to the company lowering its asset under management (AUM) growth guidance for FY26 to 11–13 per cent, down from the previously projected 15–17 per cent, as announced during its conference call. READ MORE