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
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Stock Market Highlights, Thursday, March 27, 2025: Benchmark Indian equity indices settled on a higher note on Thursday. The 30-share Sensex added 317.93 points or 0.41 per cent to settle at 77,606.43. The index traded in the range of 77,747.46-77,082.51 today.
Similarly, the NSE Nifty50 settled with gains of 105.10 points or 0.45 per cent at 23,591.95. The Nifty50 logged an intra-day high of 23,646.45, while the intra-day low was recorded at 23,412.20.
Bajaj Finserv, NTPC, IndusInd Bank, Larsen & Toubro, and Bajaj Finance were among the top gainers on the Sensex, which ended higher by up to 2.85 per cent. Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Hindustan Unilever, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Bharti Airtel were among the top constituent laggards that ended down by up to 5.38 per cent.
Small-cap shares led the gains among the broader markets, with the Nifty Smallcap100 index settling higher by 1.15 per cent. The Nifty Midcap100 index also settled with a gain of 0.37 per cent.
Barring Nifty Auto and Pharma, all the other sectoral indices settled higher on Thursday. Auto shares witnessed a sell-off after US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a 25 per cent tariff on all imported cars that are not manufactured within the United States. Nifty Auto index settled with the loss of 1.04 per cent on Thursday.
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 Punjab National Bank.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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First Published: Mar 27 2025 | 7:57 AM IST