Stock Market Close Highlights: Sensex adds 318 pts, Nifty at 23,592; PSBs shine, auto shares decline

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights: PSU Banks, on the other hand, outperformed others, as the Nifty PSU Bank index settled with gains of 2.50 per cent, led by Bank of Baroda and PNB

3:52 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Markets edged higher on the monthly expiry day, gaining nearly half a percent despite mixed cues. After a flat start, Nifty gradually moved up in the first hour, followed by a range-bound session before closing at the 23,591.95 level, up 0.45 per cent.  Sectoral trends remained mixed, with energy and realty emerging as top performers, while auto and pharma ended in the red.

 

The shift in FII stance, coupled with strength in banking and financial majors and rotational support from other heavyweights, is sustaining the positive sentiment. However, news related to US tariffs continues to trigger occasional volatility. Traders should look past the short-term choppiness during this consolidation phase and focus on selective stock opportunities.

View by Ajit Mishra – SVP, research, Religare Broking Ltd.

3:51 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Market expert view

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Domestic indices maintained optimism throughout the day, driven by sustained foreign fund inflows and the purchase of blue-chip stocks. However, the 25 per cent tariff on auto imports imposed by Trump has affected auto stocks and raised concerns within the pharma sector. Despite these challenges, the broader market demonstrated resilience, supported by expectations of double-digit earnings growth in FY26, driven by easing inflation and a downward trend in interest rates, which are anticipated to improve domestic fundamentals.Attention is now focused on the US-India trade meeting, which commenced on Wednesday, aiming to provide greater clarity on the bilateral trade agreement between the two nations.

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 with gains. 

 

3:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Gainers and losers at close

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bajaj Finserv, NTPC, IndusInd Bank were among the top gainers on Sensex. Take a look at the heat map.

 

3:36 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty50 closed at 23,591.95, up 105 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: NSE Nifty50 settled at 23,591.95, up 105.10 points or 0.45 per cent. 

3:35 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closes at 77,606.43, up 318 pts

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex closed at 77,606.43, up 317.93 points or 0.41 per cent. 

3:22 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hudco shares climbed 3% in trade on March 27

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of the state-owned Navratna company, Housing and Urban Development Corporation (Hudco), were ruling higher on the bourses on March 27, 2025. Hudco's share price climbed 3.54 per cent to log an intra-day high of ₹203.69 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) during intra-day trading on Thursday.

 

The uptick in the company's share price came on the back of the news that the Navratna company had announced the issuance of ₹2,000 crore by issuing bonds on a private placement basis. Read more 

3:13 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Aadhar Housing Finance up 5% as multiple brokerages initiate 'buy' coverage

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Aadhar Housing Finance rose nearly 5 per cent on Thursday after DAM Capital and Asian Markets Securities initiated coverage with a 'buy' rating for the stock, citing a granular presence and a healthy blend of sourcing channels.

 

Aadhar Housing Finance’s stock rose as much as 4.65 per cent during the day to ₹422 per share, the biggest intraday gain since March 7 this year. The stock pared gains to trade 4.02 per cent higher at ₹419.45 apiece, compared to a 0.46 per cent advance in Nifty 50 as of 1:08 PM. Read more

3:02 PM

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

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Indian benchmark equity indices are higher on Thursday, amid global trade uncertainty after the announcement of fresh tariffs on auto imports into the US.

At 3 PM, the BSE Sensex was higher by 340 points, or 0.44 per cent, at 77,628.60, and the Nifty50 was at 23,600, higher by 113.25 points, or 0.48 per cent. 

 

2:53 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bharat Forge up 6% from day's low on ₹6,300 crore defence ministry deal

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Bharat Forge shares rebounded significantly, recovering nearly 6 per cent from their intraday low after the company announced that it had secured a majority of the ₹6,900 crore contract awarded by the Ministry of Defence.

The stock rose as much as 1.26 per cent during the session to ₹1,199 per share, following an initial drop of over 4.4 per cent. By 12:18 PM, the stock was trading 0.8 per cent higher at ₹1,192.8, outperforming the Nifty 50, which edged up by 0.05 per cent.
 

Year-to-date, Bharat Forge shares have declined by 9.3 per cent, compared to a 0.25 per cent dip in the benchmark Nifty 50. READ MORE

 

2:47 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: FY25 mop up at ₹1.72 trn: Will FY26 be another blockbuster year for IPOs?

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The financial year 2024-25 (FY25) marked a significant milestone in India’s IPO market, with a total of 318 companies—79 mainline and 239 SME—raising ₹1.72 trillion through initial public offerings. This figure surpasses the combined funds raised in the previous two fiscal years, FY24 and FY23.

Data highlights that the capital raised in FY25 is nearly 2.5 times the ₹73,628.23 crore generated in FY24 and over three times the ₹54,856.53 crore raised in FY23. READ MORE

 

2:38 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Here's why Newgen Software share price zoomed 7% in trade on March 27

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Shares of Newgen Software Technologies soared on Thursday, March 27, 2025, climbing by 7.03 per cent to reach an intraday high of ₹1,038. The stock gained momentum following the company’s announcement of securing a contract for its Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solution.

The total value of the project, inclusive of taxes, stands at $1,285,074. In an exchange filing, Newgen Software confirmed the news, stating, "Newgen Software Technologies Limited has received and accepted the Award Letter from the customer for the Enterprise Content Management Solution (ECM). The aggregate value of the award is $1,285,074 inclusive of taxes." READ MORE

2:30 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Investment guide: Where to invest in FY26? Analysts pick sectors to bet

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The financial year 2024-25 (FY25) has been a rollercoaster ride, marked by significant volatility in its latter half due to record foreign outflows. As the fiscal year comes to a close, investors are left with modest single-digit returns.

The benchmark indices—BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50—each registered gains of around 4 per cent for the year. In the broader markets, the Nifty Midcap 100 outperformed with a rise of over 5 per cent, while the Nifty SmallCap 100 edged up by 1 per cent.

Sectoral performance showed a mixed bag of results. On the positive side, the Nifty Bank index climbed 7.63 per cent, Nifty IT advanced 6.55 per cent, and Nifty Auto gained 1.67 per cent. However, some sectors ended on a weaker note, with the Nifty FMCG index declining 1.67 per cent, Nifty Realty dropping 9.35 per cent, and Nifty Oil & Gas falling 9 per cent.
 

Going ahead, however, analysts anticipate FY26 to reward investors with double-digit returns provided the Indian economy as well as India Inc’s corporate earnings see a steady pace of recovery. READ MORE

 

2:24 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Marico, Lodha, AU SFB see high rollovers, IndusInd Bk low; check full list

Stock Market LIVE Updates: The rollover of Nifty futures from the March to April series stood at 61.9 per cent as of Wednesday, slightly lower than 62.5 per cent recorded on the corresponding day of the previous expiry. Additionally, the rollover rate fell below the 3-month average of 62.7 per cent for the same period.

In contrast, Bank Nifty rollovers registered a robust 69.3 per cent, significantly higher than the 58.2 per cent recorded on the same day during the previous expiry. This figure also surpassed the 3-month average of 68.8 per cent and the 6-month average of 68.4 per cent, according to a report by Axis Securities. 

The notable increase in Bank Nifty rollovers signals heightened positive sentiment and bullish activity in this segment compared to earlier periods, the report noted. READ MORE

 

2:18 PM

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Capri Global Capital zooms 27% in 2 days on heavy volumes, positive outlook

Stock Market LIVE Updates: Capri Global Capital (Capri Loans) shares surged by 9 per cent to reach ₹212.55 on the BSE during Thursday’s intraday trading, supported by heavy volumes. Over the past two days, the stock price of this non-banking finance company (NBFC) has soared 26 per cent, reflecting a positive market outlook. The stock is currently trading at its highest level of 2025, having previously reached a 52-week high of ₹251.90 on April 15, 2024.

 

Trading volumes on the counter witnessed a massive spike, increasing more than eightfold. By 11:17 AM, a total of 32.69 million shares, equivalent to 4 per cent of the company’s total equity, had been traded across the NSE and BSE. READ MORE