Sensex Nifty Today | Stock Market Highlights: The benchmark equity indices closed the trading session on a positive note on March 27. The BSE Sensex rose 317.93 points or 0.41% to finish the day’s trading at 77,606.43. The NSE Nifty 50 closed 105.10 points or 0.45% higher at 23,591.95.
Here are key factors to watch out for trade-
- US tariffs: US President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on all vehicles and foreign-made auto parts imported into the United States. This move was made by the White House to foster domestic manufacturing, but it could also put a financial squeeze on automakers that depend on global supply chains.
- Asia markets: Following the US levying new import duties, the Asian markets were trading on a lower note. Japan’s Nikkei 225 was trading 1.15% lower at 37,585. The Asia Dow was trading 0.13% lower at 3,722.29. South Korea’s Kospi was down 0.90% at 2,620. The Shanghai Composite was trading 0.16% lower at 3,363.
- FII buying: The foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have turned buyers for the fifth straight session. In March, they have bought Rs 21,377.38 crore. They were the net seller in the cash market for the last five months, excluding March. They were the net seller of more than Rs 3 lakh crore.
Stock market today live updates: Markets today at close
The NSE Nifty 50 closed 0.45% higher at 23,591.95, while the BSE Sensex closed 0.41% higher at 77,606.43.
Stock market today live updates: Top gainers at this hour
The top gainers at this hour include Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, UltraTech Cement, NTPC and LT in the Sensex top 30 pack.
Stock market today live updates: Gold rises as US impose 25% auto tariffs
In the global markets, gold prices surged after former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported cars and light trucks, set to take effect next week. The move intensifies the global trade war, raising concerns about retaliatory tariffs expected on April 2nd. Investors fear this could fuel inflation, slow economic growth, and escalate trade tensions. " As apprehension over Trump’s policies lingers, central banks continue accumulating gold as a hedge against economic and geopolitical instability, sustaining strong demand for the precious metal," said Chintan Mehta, CEO of Abans Financial Services.
Stock market today live updates: GPT Infra up12.7%
The stock price of GPT Infraprojects was trading 12.75% higher at Rs 121.06. It was among the top gainers on the National Stock Exchange.
Stock market today live updates: Tata Motors down 6%
The share price of Tata Motors fell 6.6% to an intra-day low of Rs 661.10 on the National Stock Exchange. The stock was the major lower in the Nifty 50.
Stock market today live updates: Nuvama's top auto picks
The brokerage firm Nuvama has picked TVS, M&M, Motherson Sumi, and Unominda as its top auto stocks. It expects that the wholesales growth in tractors, 2-wheelers, and passenge vehicles to otuperform that of commercial vehicles.
Stock market today live updates: Hero MotoCorp shares rise over 3%
The share price of Hero MotoCorp rose more than 3% to an intra-day high of Rs 3,757.30. The stock was the top gainer in the Nifty 50. The stock has recently touched its 52-week low of Rs 3,461.60, which is just 8.5% away.
Stock market today live updates: Top gainers and losers
Hero MotoCorp, L&T, HDFC Life Insurance, Power Grid Corp, and Wipro were the top gainers in the Nifty 50 during the morning trade. While Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy's Lab, M&M, and NTPC were the major losers in the Nifty 50.
Stock market today live updates: Tata Motors shares drop 6%
Tata Motors’ share price took a sharp hit on Thursday, tumbling nearly 6% in early trade, as investors reacted to a major policy shift in the US. The decline came after US President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% duty on all car imports.
Stock market today live updates: Bharat Forge falls 4.5% despite signing deal with MoD
Bharat Forge’s share prices fell 4.5% to a low of Rs 1,129.85 despite signing contracts worth Rs 6,900 crore with the Ministry of Defence. The Ministry of Defence signed contracts with Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems for the procurement of 155mm, 52 calibre Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS), and high‐mobility 6×6 gun towing vehicles.
Stock market today live updates: Wipro shares rise 2.3% as it bags big order
Wipro shares rose 2.3% to the day's high of Rs 273.55 in Thursday’s trade as the company bags a deal worth 500 million euros or $650 million. The IT major signed a 10-year contract with ReAssurre UK Services, a part of Phoenix Group, the UK's largest long-term savings and retirement business.
Stock market today live updates: Bharat Forge shares in focus
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts worth Rs 6,900 crore with Bharat Forge and Tata Advanced Systems for the procurement of 155mm/52 calibre advanced towed artillery gun systems (ATAGS) and high mobility vehicle 6x6 gun towing vehicles.
Stock market today live updates: Wipro shares in focus
Wipro said it has secured a nearly $650 million (£500 million) 10-year strategic partnership with Phoenix Group, the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business. The agreement aims to enhance life and pension business administration for the ReAssure business and drive Phoenix Group’s operational transformation.