Stock market close highlights: Sensex adds 593pts, Nifty settles at 23,332; all sectors in green

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: 21 out of 30 constituent stocks of the Sensex settled higher, with gains led by Zomato, Titan, IndusInd Bank, Maruti Suzuki India, and Tech Mahindra

3:46 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Technical view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Following a recent correction, the index appears to be finding support around the critical 50 EMA on the daily timeframe. Additionally, the index has been holding above the falling trendline breakout point. A bullish Harami candlestick pattern has formed on the daily chart, suggesting a potential price recovery in the short term.

 

On the lower end, 23,100 might remain a strong support level in the short term, below which weakness could increase. On the other hand, sustaining above 23,100 might provide momentum for a rally toward 23,800.

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

3:46 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Despite mixed global cues surrounding the impending US tariffs, the domestic market experienced steady gains. This optimism was largely driven by expectations that the tariffs would have a minimal impact on the domestic economy, given the positive progress in India-US trade negotiations. Sentiments were further reinforced by India's manufacturing PMI for March, which reached an eight-month high, hinting at a recovery in Q4FY25 corporate earnings.

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 in green. 

3:37 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gainers and losers at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Zomato, IndusInd Bank, Titan were among the top gainers on Sensex.

3:36 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 settles at 23,332, up 167 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 settled 166.65 points or 0.72 per cent higher at 23,332.35.

3:34 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex ends 593 pts higher at 76,617.44

Stock Market LIVE Updates: BSE Sensex closed at 76,617.44, up 592.93 points or 0.78 per cent. 

3:24 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: GPT Infraprojects soars 11% on ₹841 crore order from South Eastern Railway

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of GPT Infraprojects surged over 11 per cent on Wednesday after it bagged orders worth ₹481.11 crore from the South Eastern Railway, Kolkata. 

 

KPI Green Energy’s stock rose as much as 11.12 per cent during the day to ₹13.39 per share, the biggest intraday gain since March 25 this year. The stock pared gains to trade 6 per cent higher at ₹127.2 apiece, compared to a 0.74 per cent advance in Nifty 50 as of 3:05 PM. Read more 

3:10 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sebi extends NSDL share listing deadline to July 31, 2025 for IPO prep

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Capital markets regulator Sebi has granted an extension for the listing of National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) shares until July 31, 2025, the depository announced.

 

According to NSDL's statement, "Sebi, vide its letter dated March 28, 2025, has granted an extension for the listing of shares of NSDL on a recognised stock exchange until July 31, 2025, subject to the conditions." Read more 

3:01 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: 3 PM market update - Sensex, Nifty maintain higher levels

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty50 are trading with gains on Wednesday even as investors await the announcement of reciprocal tariffs by US President Donald Trump later in the day.

 

At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was higher by 526.87 points, or 0.69 per cent, at 76,551.38, and the Nifty50 was at 23,308, ahead by 142.30 points, or 0.61 per cent.

2:55 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: V-Mart share price surges 13% post March quarter business update

Stock Market LIVE Updates: V-Mart shares experienced a remarkable surge on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, following the release of the company’s quarterly business update for the recently concluded March quarter (Q4FY25). The stock soared by 12.9 per cent, reaching an intraday high of ₹3,333.3 per share on the BSE, supported by strong trading volumes.

By 1:27 PM, V-Mart shares were up 12.3 per cent, trading at ₹3,315 per share, significantly outperforming the benchmark BSE Sensex, which registered a 0.64 per cent gain. Trading activity on the stock was robust, with 5,039 shares exchanging hands during the session, compared to a two-week average of 1,200 shares. READ MORE

 

2:47 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Godrej Properties spikes 4% on selling ₹2,000 crore worth property in Noida

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Godrej Properties shares gained 4.5 per cent during Wednesday's trading session, April 2, 2025, reaching an intraday high of ₹2,135 per share on the BSE. The surge in demand followed the company’s announcement of selling over 275 homes worth more than ₹2,000 crore during the launch of its luxury project, Godrej Riverine, located in Sector 44, Noida.

 

As of 11:49 AM, the stock was trading 3.91 per cent higher at ₹2,122.45 per share on the BSE, outperforming the benchmark BSE Sensex, which rose by 0.61 per cent to 76,484.7. READ MORE

 

2:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Paytm shares up 3% on Hyderabad Municipal partnership for tax collection

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of One 97 Communications, the parent company of Paytm, climbed nearly 3 per cent on Wednesday following its partnership with Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) to deploy 400 card machines for property tax collection.

During the session, Paytm’s stock surged by 2.7 per cent, reaching ₹822.7 per share at its intraday peak. It later trimmed its gains and traded 2.36 per cent higher at ₹820 per share, outperforming the Nifty 50, which advanced by 0.41 per cent, as of 1:03 PM. The stock has recovered over 25 per cennt from its early March low of ₹651. READ MORE

 

2:30 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bharat Electronics share tanks 6% on missing FY25 revenue guidance; details

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna defence public sector unit, faced significant selling pressure on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The stock declined by 6%, reaching an intraday low of ₹274.50 per share on the BSE.

The decline followed the company’s announcement that it had fallen short of its revenue guidance for the financial year 2025 (FY25).

In its filing to exchanges, BEL reported a provisional and unaudited turnover of approximately ₹23,000 crore for FY25, compared to ₹19,820 crore in the previous year—a growth of 16%. This includes export sales of around $106 million for FY25, up 14 per cent from $92.98 million in FY24. READ MORE

2:22 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hindalco shares: Analysts positive on long-term growth plan, maintain 'Buy'

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hindalco Industries, led by Kumar Mangalam Birla, is charting ambitious plans to boost capacity in its Indian and US operations. Over the next five years, the copper and aluminum major aims to invest approximately ₹45,000 crore in India and $5 billion in the US as part of its capital expenditure strategy. Analysts view these plans as setting Hindalco on a robust long-term growth trajectory. READ MORE

2:11 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: India's tech startups worth $100 billion seen seeking IPOs by 2027

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Over three dozen tech startups, collectively valued at $100 billion, are gearing up for public listings by 2027, signaling a revival in stock sales within India. This trend has been highlighted by one of the nation’s leading deal advisors for internet-based companies.

 

Among the prominent names planning to go public are Walmart Inc.-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart, digital payments platform PhonePe, and hospitality provider Oyo Hotels. India, which ranked as the world’s second-largest market for share sales last year, has recently witnessed a slowdown in activity. However, a report by domestic investment bank The Rainmaker Group suggests that most startups preparing for IPOs have successfully managed to balance rapid growth with profitability. READ MORE