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Stock Market Live Updates | Gift Nifty May Open Lower; Nifty May Consolidate

Synopsis:

Today’s share market’s key developments include: IndusInd flags ₹1,979cr audit hit; Oil India expands 85% under OALP-IX; ICICI Lombard Q4 profit dips with ₹7 dividend; Aster DM merger gets CCI nod; FIIs buy ₹6,065.78cr, DIIs sell ₹1,951.60cr.


 3:30 PM IST

Closing Bell | 3:30 PM IST | 16 Apr 2025 | Sensex ends 309 points higher | Nifty closes above 23,400

The Sensex closed 309 points higher while the Nifty crossed the 23,400 mark. Top gainers included IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Electricals, and Engineers India, each rising over 7%. Meanwhile, Zydus Lifesciences, Foce India, and Mahanagar Gas declined sharply. KFin Technologies surged 4.12% after announcing a 51% stake acquisition in Ascent. Among mutual fund actions, Kesoram Industries and Aavas Financiers were major small-cap sell-offs in March. Notable performers included Dreamfolks, Fino Payments, and Blue Jet Healthcare with moderate gains.


 2:30 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex jumps 250 points | Nifty tops 23,400

Sensex surged over 250 points while Nifty crossed 23,400, reflecting market optimism. The Financial Intelligence Unit imposed a Rs 37 lakh penalty on Union Bank of India for lapses in suspicious transaction reporting from 2011–2014. The bank has since taken preventive measures. Union Bank shares rose 1.88% post-announcement. Meanwhile, major Indian conglomerates lost Rs 5.37 lakh crore in market capitalisation in 2025, primarily due to weak global demand, regulatory challenges, and FII outflows, despite gains by the HDFC Group.


 1:30 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex fluctuates | Nifty approaches the 23,300 mark

Markets remained volatile as the Sensex traded unevenly and the Nifty hovered near the 23,300 mark. Among top performers, DSJ Keep Learning surged 10%, Engineers India gained 7.47%, and IndusInd Bank rose 5.49%. Meanwhile, Mahanagar Gas and Zydus Lifesciences fell nearly 5%. Canara Bank shares climbed 7% over three days, reaching Rs.94.50, with Rekha Jhunjhunwala increasing her stake to 1.46%. LIC holds 5.72%, and FIIs 0.01%. Rekha now publicly owns 22 stocks valued at Rs.31,391.5 crore.


 12:40 PM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex trades volatile | Nifty nears 23,300

The Sensex traded in a volatile range while the Nifty approached the 23,300 mark amid global uncertainty. Bitcoin dropped 2.6% to $83,338 and Ethereum fell 4.8% to $1,564, weighed by ongoing US-China trade tensions. Despite short-term dips, whale accumulation indicates sustained institutional interest. Stablecoins led crypto activity, contributing 92.75% to total volume. Among top gainers were DSJ Keep Learning and Engineers India, while Mahanagar Gas and Coromandel International saw significant declines.


 11:40 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex remains volatile | Nifty inches toward 23,300

Markets traded mixed as the Sensex showed volatility while the Nifty approached the 23,300 mark. Optiemus Infracom surged nearly 10% after its subsidiary partnered with realme to manufacture AIoT devices like smartwatches, earphones, and tablets in India. Aavas Financiers approved the issuance of non-convertible debentures worth Rs 200 crore. Meanwhile, Sandhar Technologies confirmed receipt of full payment for its recent stake sale. Trading volumes rose across these counters, reflecting heightened investor interest in mid-cap developments.


 10:50 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex remains volatile | Nifty edges near 23,300

Markets remained volatile as the Sensex moved unpredictably while the Nifty hovered near the 23,300 level. NBCC, Quess Corp, and ITI Ltd were among the top gainers, while Mahanagar Gas and Coromandel International led the losers. Shares of city gas distributors like IGL, MGL, and Adani Total Gas fell up to 6.4% due to revised government-mandated domestic gas allocations effective April 16, 2025, sparking investor concern and early trade selloffs in the sector.


 9:30 AM IST

Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex falls 100 points | Nifty slips below 23,300

Sensex declined by 100 points, while Nifty slipped below the 23,300 mark in Wednesday’s trade. IREDA shares jumped 6.5% to ₹177.80 on the NSE after posting a 49% YoY rise in Q4 net profit to ₹502 crore. Gensol Engineering shares hit a 5% lower circuit at ₹122.68 after SEBI barred its promoters from the securities market. Among the top movers were IDFC First Bank, YES Bank, and Vodafone Idea, with mixed performances across banking and metal stocks during morning trade.

GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty is likely to open marginally lower amid profit booking in the global equity market. Nifty spot is likely to consolidate in intraday in the range of 23,100-23,500.

INDIA VIX: 16.12 | -3.98 (19.81%) ↓ today

Latest Market News

1. IndusInd Bank external audit shows ₹1,979 crore impact from derivative discrepancies.

2. Oil India secures 9 blocks under OALP Round-IX. With this, Oil India’s exploration acreage grows by 85% to 1.10 lakh square kilometers from 60,000 square kilometers.

3. ICICI Lombard GIC Q4 net profit down; board declares ₹7 final dividend.

4. Aster DM Healthcare: #CCI approves merger of Quality Care India into Aster DM by way of scheme of amalgamation. Post-merger, Aster will be renamed as Aster DM Quality Care Limited.

5. FIIs net buy ₹6,065.78 crore while #DIIs net sell ₹1,951.60 crore in equities.

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In-Depth Market Insights: Global Outlook, Derivatives & More

Other Asset Classes

  1. Treasury Yields: 

    • The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield slipped around 3 basis points to 4.335%.

  2. Currency: 

    • The US Dollar Index was up 0.51% at 99.70 after recent sharp decline.

  3. Commodities:

    • Gold prices gained on Tuesday, helped by safe-haven demand as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff plans kept investors wary of trade policy, while an overall weaker dollar also lent support. Spot gold was up 0.7% at $3,232.88 an ounce.

    • Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.32%, to close at $64.67 per barrel.


Asian Markets

  1. General Trends:

    • Asia-Pacific markets opened lower Wednesday after Wall Street declined overnight. China is set to post its first-quarter GDP figures later in the day. The country is also slated to report its industrial production, retail sales and unemployment data.

  2. Specific Index Performance:

    • Japan’s Nikkei 225 traded around the flatline. South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.2,% while the small-cap Kosdaq lost 0.18%.


India Market Outlook

  1. Market in Previous Session:

    • The markets commenced the holiday-curtailed trading week on a bullish note, registering gains of over 2%, buoyed by upbeat global sentiment and risk-on cues from international indices.

    • Market volatility reduced considerably, as the India VIX nosedived by 20% as U.S. President Donald Trump who unveiled tariff exemptions on smartphones and computers and alluded to a potential moratorium on auto tariffs—infusing a wave of optimism across global risk assets.

    • At close, the Sensex was up 1,577 points or 2.1% at 76,734.89, and the Nifty was up 500 points or 2.19% at 23,328.55.

    • All sectoral indices ended firmly in the green, with Realty and Auto emerging as the primary gainers.

    • Broader market participation remained strong, as both Midcap and Small-cap segments outpaced the Benchmark Index, delivering robust gains in excess of 3.00%.


TRADE SETUP FOR APR 16

  1. Nifty Short-Term Outlook:

    • Index formed a hammer like candle with a bullish gap below its base (22,923-23,207) signaling extension of the strong up move for the second session in a row. Immediate bias remains positive above Tuesday's gap area.

    • Nifty on expected lines on Tuesday session tested the 200-day EMA (placed at 23,360). Going ahead, we expect index to maintain overall positive bias and head towards 23,560 in the coming sessions, being the current month high.

    • Volatility is expected to remain elevated amid Tariff related development and the progress of the Q4 earnings season. Bias remains positive, and only a breach below Tuesday low (23,207) can lead to some consolidation in the range of 23,300-22,700.

  2. Intraday Levels:

    • Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 23,370 followed by 23,480 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 23,210, followed by 23,100.

    • Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 52,580, followed by 52,850, while downside support is found at 52,060, followed by 51,800.


Derivative Market Analysis

  1. Nifty:

    • For the upcoming weekly expiry, the highest Call OI is concentrated at the 24,000 level, followed by 23,500, indicating strong overhead resistance. On the downside, the highest Put OI is seen at 22,300, followed by 23,000, suggesting key support levels.

    • A straddle position at 22,300 makes it a crucial level to watch. 

    • For the monthly expiry, 22,500 continues to act as a pivotal support.

    • Based on option chain analysis, the broader expected trading range for Nifty is between 23,000 and 23,500.

    • The Nifty Put-Call Ratio currently stands at 0.93.

  2. Bank Nifty:

    • In the Bank Nifty, the highest Call OI is placed at 54,000, followed by 53,000, indicating strong resistance levels. On the downside, the highest Put OI is seen at 52,000, followed by 51,000, suggesting near-term support.

    • A straddle position at the 52,000 strike highlights this as a key level to monitor closely.

    • Call unwinding at between 51000 and 51500 and addition between 52300 and 52500 is shift of base to the higher strikes indicating 52500 is a crucial resistance level to watch for. 

    • According to the option chain setup, the immediate trading range for Bank Nifty is projected between 52,000 and 53,000.

    • The Bank Nifty Put-Call Ratio stands at 1.02.


US Share Market News

  1. Performance Overview:

    • The S&P 500 closed lower after giving up intraday gains on Tuesday, led by health care and consumer stocks, as tariff-driven uncertainty continued to weigh on sentiment.  

  2. Sector-Specific Movements:

    • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 156 points, or 0.4%, the S&P 500 index fell 0.2%, and the NASDAQ Composite fell 0.1%.

    • U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday evening, with technology falling the most after artificial intelligence major Nvidia flagged a sizable earnings hit from tighter government curbs on exports to China. 

    • The Trump administration has said it is kicking off investigations into imports of pharmaceuticals and semiconductors products, as it gauges whether to impose tariffs on these sectors.

  3. Economic Indicators: 

    • The first-quarter earnings have started to pick up steam this week in the US, with the results from a number of major banks pointing to resilience in corporate earnings despite growing economic headwinds.

    • On the economic front, U.S. retail sales and industrial production data is due on Wednesday. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is also set to speak later in the day.  

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