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Today’s share market’s key developments include: Markets remain steady as Gift Nifty signals a flat opening. Key updates include Biocon’s board meet, Paytm GST clarification, defence export targets, Reliance’s Rafale deal, Craftsman’s new plant, Sky Gold’s expansion, and FII-DII trading activity.
3:40 PM IST
Closing Bell | Sensex jumps 855 points | Nifty ends above 24,100
The Sensex ended the day 855 points higher, while the Nifty closed above the 24,100 mark, reflecting strong market sentiment. Among the top gainers, Spandana Sphoorty Financial surged 20.01%, Just Dial rose 11.54%, and Vodafone Idea climbed 10.40%. Techno Electric and Tata Elxsi also posted solid gains of 9.26% and 9.01%, respectively. On the losing side, Foce India fell 5%, Avanti Feeds dropped 4.84%, and Sai Silks declined by 4.34%. GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals and Marico also recorded losses of 3.15% and 2.75%, respectively, amid sector-specific volatility and profit booking.
2:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex jumps 1,000 points | Nifty surges past 24,150
Sensex rallied 1,000 points while Nifty crossed 24,150, reflecting strong domestic market momentum. While Chinese indices like the Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng stagnated at 2007–2020 levels, the US S&P500 surged 250% and India’s Nifty 50 soared nearly 500% over the same period. China’s regulatory unpredictability and post-2018 property sector downturn have weighed on investor sentiment. Nomura remains bullish on India, projecting Nifty at 24,970 by March 2026, supported by FII inflows, falling yields, and domestic sector strength. However, it flags risks to FY26–27 earnings from weak exports, slow capex, and fragile consumption, despite easing input costs.
1:15 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex surges 1,000 points | Nifty climbs past 24,150
Sensex jumped 1,000 points while Nifty crossed the 24,150 mark, marking a bullish session. Muthoot Finance announced an interim dividend of Rs 26 for FY25, with a record date of 25 April. The dividend will be paid within 30 days. The stock is up 33% YoY but down 0.54% YTD. Angel One shares surged 5.4% despite a 48.7% fall in Q4 profit and 22.2% revenue drop, as it declared a Rs 26 dividend. ICICI was downgraded while HDFC maintained a “Buy” rating. Top gainers included Spandana Sphoorty and Tata Elxsi; Foce India and Avanti Feeds led the losers.
12:15 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex jumps 900 points | Nifty climbs above 24,100
The Sensex rallied by 900 points while the Nifty soared past 24,100, driven by strong market sentiment. Nuvama upgraded HDFC Bank to a 'Buy' rating with a new target of Rs.2,195, citing its robust Q4FY25 results. The bank’s core net interest margin rose 5 basis points sequentially, with deposits growing 14% year-on-year. Slippage ratio also improved to 1.2%, marking the best performance among peers. Meanwhile, the rupee appreciated 0.3% to 85.1125 against the dollar, supported by global pressure on the greenback following comments from U.S. President Trump criticising Fed Chair Powell, raising concerns over central bank autonomy.
11:15 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex surges 800 points | Nifty jumps past 24,000 mark
The Sensex rallied 800 points and the Nifty crossed the 24,000 mark, with major contributions from IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra, and Axis Bank. IndusInd Bank led the gains with a 5.25% jump, followed by Axis Bank (3.85%) and Tech Mahindra (3.78%). Meanwhile, Devyani International’s shares rose 4.35% to Rs.172.49 after announcing the acquisition of Biryani by Kilo, signalling expansion beyond KFC and Pizza Hut. On the commodities front, gold prices soared to a record Rs.96,747 per 10 grams on MCX June futures, while silver also gained 0.73%, closing at Rs.95,730 per kilogram.
10:15 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex jumps over 700 points | Nifty scales past 24,000
The Sensex surged over 700 points, and Nifty crossed the 24,000 mark, driven by strong Q4 earnings. Just Dial shares soared 9.5% after posting a 36% YoY profit jump to Rs 158 crore. Infosys shares rose 3% despite a 12% YoY fall in profit to Rs 7,033 crore. Banking stocks also gained, with IndusInd Bank, SBI, and Axis Bank rising around 3%. Yes Bank rallied 5% after a 63% YoY profit surge, while ICICI Bank hit a 52-week high with an 18% YoY profit growth. Overall, market sentiment remained positive, with robust financial results pushing stocks higher.
9:15 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex jumps 550+ pts | Nifty crosses 24,000
Indian markets surged as the Sensex rallied over 550 points and the Nifty crossed the 24,000 mark, driven by upbeat Q4 earnings. Infosys, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank recorded gains of 1.45%, 1.70%, and 0.90% respectively. YES Bank rose 4.37%, while Tata Elxsi and Just Dial climbed 2.45% and 6.69%. Jio Financial saw marginal gains. ICICI Bank drew investor focus with an 18% YoY rise in Q4 net profit to Rs 12,630 crore, while HDFC Life reported a 15% YoY jump in profit to Rs 475 crore. Strong earnings lifted sentiment across sectors, boosting benchmark indices.
GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a flat opening for the Indian markets and is likely to trade in the broad range of 23,500 -24,200.
INDIA VIX: 15.47 | -0.40 (2.51%) ↓ today
1. Craftsman Automation commences commercial operations of its new plant located at Kothavadi, Coimbatore
2. Paytm, Mobikwik - Govt denies claims of considering levying Goods and Services Tax (GST) on UPI transactions over ₹2,000
3. DEFENCE STOCKS; Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed confidence that India’s defence exports will reach 50,000 crore rupees by 2030.
4. SKY GOLD : With the latest acquisition of Ganna N Gold Private Limited, the Group now has the capability to fulfill 75% of the product requirements of gold jewellery retail store customers
5. RELIANCE INFRA: India, France to sign deal for Rafale-M fighter jets for Indian Navy on April 28 : Report
6. BIOCON: Board meeting on April 23, 2025, to consider fund-raising via equity or other securities through modes like QIP, rights issue, preferential issue, or FPO.
7. FIIs net buy ₹4,667.94 crore while DIIs net sell ₹2,006.15 crore in equities on Thursday (provisional)
Other Asset Classes
Treasury Yields:
US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate increasing 4.8 basis points to 4.33% and the two-year rate adding 2.5 basis points to 3.81%.
Currency:
The dollar index was trading at 98.5 levels.
Commodities:
West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 3.1% at $64.43 a barrel. "Oil prices climbed to two-week highs after the US imposed new sanctions on Iran, raising supply concerns.
Gold was down 0.7% at $3,324.40 per troy ounce, while silver dropped 1.9% to $32.37 per ounce.
Asian Markets
General Trends:
Asia-Pacific markets declined on Monday as investors stayed cautious ahead of China’s upcoming rate decision, with the yuan facing pressure amid escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Washington.
Specific Index Performance:
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 1.14%, while the broader Topix index declined 1.15%.
In South Korea, the Kospi index edged down 0.1% while the small-cap Kosdaq dropped 0.15% in choppy trade.
Over in China, the People's Bank of China kept its key loan prime rates unchanged at 3.10% for 1-year loan maturities and 3.60% for 5-year loan maturities, in line with the expectations.
Australian and Hong Kong markets were closed for the Easter holiday.
U.S. futures fell after all three major benchmarks logged their third weekly decline.
India Market Outlook
Market in Previous Session:
Indian equity benchmarks extended their rally for the fourth straight session on April 17, with the Nifty crossing 23,800 ending the holiday shortened week on a strong note. The uptrend was driven by broad-based buying, particularly in financials. Positive news on potential US-Japan trade deals further fueled the risk-on sentiment.
Amidst a tepid global setup, Indian indices opened in the red and remained rangebound initially. However, renewed buying in the mid-session lifted the Nifty above 23,850 and the Sensex past 78,600.
At close, the Sensex was up 1,508.91 points or 1.96 percent at 78,553.20, and the Nifty was up 414.45 points or 1.77 percent at 23,851.65. For the week, BSE Sensex and Nifty added 4.5 percent each.
All sectoral indices closed firmly in the green, led by strong traction in telecom, PSU banks, oil & gas, pharma, auto, energy, and private banking names—each logging gains of 1–2%. The IT pack remained subdued for most of the session, weighed down by Wipro’s cautious commentary, but staged a late recovery to end marginally higher by 0.2%.
Broader indices lagged behind, with the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices gaining 0.5% each.
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Nifty Short-Term Outlook:
The index extended its upward momentum for the fourth straight session on Thursday, forming a strong bullish candle with a higher high and higher low. It also marked a higher high on the monthly chart, highlighting sustained strength in the broader trend.
In the near term, the index is expected to maintain its positive bias and gradually move towards the 24,200–24,300 zone, aligning with the January 2025 high. As we progress through the Q4 earnings season, stock-specific action is likely to remain in focus.
However, with the daily stochastic entering overbought territory after a sharp 1,400-point rally in the past four sessions, some consolidation at higher levels cannot be ruled out. Despite this, the broader outlook remains constructive, and any dips should be viewed as buying opportunities. Key support is placed near the 23,200 level.
Intraday Levels:
Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 23,970 followed by 24,050 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 23,770, followed by 23,650.
Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 54,650, followed by 54,930, while downside support is found at 53,950, followed by 53,600.
Derivative Market Analysis
Nifty:
Dominance of put writers is clearly visible across strikes from 23,500 to 23,800, indicating multiple support zones and a positive undertone in the data.
The highest Call OI is observed at the 25,000 strike, while immediate call writers are active at 24,000, which will act as a key resistance level.
Call unwinding and shifting of positions to higher strikes suggest a cautious but supportive setup for further upside.
According to the option chain, the immediate range for Nifty is between 23,000 and 24,000.
The Put-Call Ratio (PCR) has increased by 0.19, now standing at 1.17, indicating a strengthening bullish sentiment.
Bank Nifty:
The highest addition in Put OI is seen at 54,000 and 53,500, indicating strong support levels for Bank Nifty.
Call writers have unwound positions below 54,000, while strong Put writing suggests a positive bias.
As per option chain analysis, the broader range for Bank Nifty is between 53,000 and 55,000. A breakout or breakdown beyond this range will likely define the next directional move.
The Put-Call Ratio (PCR) for Bank Nifty has increased by 0.03, now at 1.16, reinforcing the underlying positive sentiment.
US Share Market News
Performance Overview:
US benchmark equity indices closed lower on Thursday, while logging declines in the holiday-shortened trading week.
Sector-Specific Movements:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.3% to 39,142.2, while the Nasdaq Composite eased 0.1% to 16,286.5. The two indices had finished lower for the third day in a row while The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% to 5,282.7.
All sectors were in the green, except technology, health and communications services.
US stock markets were closed on April 18 in observance of Good Friday. For the week through Thursday, the Dow dropped 2.7%, the Nasdaq was 2.6% off and the S&P 500 lost 1.5%.
Trump said his meeting with Japanese trade representatives and a call with the Mexican president were "productive." He said "every nation" wants to meet him, including China.
Economic Indicators:
In a separate Thursday social media post, Trump once again called on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates.
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