Sensex Nifty Today | Stock Market Highlights: Indian headline indices ended Friday session in the red, weighed down by a sudden and sharp sell-off. The Sensex slipped over 1,000 points intraday, while the Nifty fell below the 24,000 mark. The market mood turned cautious as escalating diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan, coupled with reports of ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) following the Pahalgam terror attack, spooked investors on Dalal Street. At close, the Sensex ended the day below 79,200, while the Nifty settled near the 24,000 mark.
Three reasons why the markets are falling today
Markets apprehensive on Pak Military firing: The entire nation is in a state of mourning given the brutal killings by the terrorists in Pahalgam. India has taken a string stance with key steps like suspending the Indus water treaty. Pakistan has retaliated in response and there as been firing along the Line of Control. The Indian Army ‘effectively responded’ to the firing. Investors are as a result apprehensive about taking long position ahead of the weekend in this situation.
Spike in Volatility Index: The volatility Index is up 6%. This is a gauge of investor fear in the market. The Index has surged nearly 8% in the last 5 sessions. Both in terms of geo-political cues and the development across border in Pakistan has been worrying investors significantly.
Sharp cuts in the small and midcap space: The BSE Small cap Index is down 2.6% while the BSE Midcap slips 2.3%. These stocks have been battered significantly in the past few months and many market observer believe that there is scope for more correction, given stretched valuation.
Earning to watch
On April 25, several major companies will report their quarterly earnings, including Reliance Industries, Maruti Suzuki, and RBL Bank. Investors will also watch for updates from Tata Technologies, L&T Finance, Hindustan Zinc, and Dr Lal PathLabs, along with key players like Force Motors, Mahindra Lifespace Developers, and Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
Share market today live updates: Pre-opening trends
As the markets warm up for the day, pre-opening trends indicates a positive start with both benchmark indices in the green. The Sensex edged up by 139 points to 79,940.71, while the Nifty climbed 42.30 points to touch 24,289.00 as of 9:06 AM today.
Share market today live updates: Reliance Industries Q4FY25 result today
Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is all set to announce its fourth-quarter results for FY25 today, and the buzz around it is hard to miss. As India’s most valuable company, with a massive market capitalisation of over Rs 17.62 lakh crore, RIL continues to dominate the corporate landscape. Over the past year, its stock has shown noticeable swings, touching a 52-week high of Rs 1,608.80 and a low of Rs 1,114.85.
Read more: RIL Q4 earnings today: Shares in focus, dividend buzz and 5 key things to know
Market participants are apprehensive about carrying long positions ahead of the long weekend given the geo-political situation. The Indian Army ‘effectively responded’ to firing by Pakistan military along LoC
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Share market today live updates: FII buying continues for 7th straight session
FIIs have bought equities worth Rs 8,250.53 crores yesterday. So far the foreign investors have bought equities worth Rs 29,510 crore in 7 trading sessions. They have been buying since April 15.
Share market today live updates: Key stocks to watch today
A host of companies will be in the spotlight today as they gear up to announce their quarterly earnings. Leading the pack are heavyweights like Reliance Industries and Maruti Suzuki India, alongside key financial names such as RBL Bank, L&T Finance, and Shriram Finance. Tata Technologies, Hindustan Zinc, and Dr Lal PathLabs are also on investors’ radar. Other notable names to watch include Mahindra Lifespace Developers, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Bank of Maharashtra, Oracle Financial, Poonawalla Fincorp, Rossari Biotech, VST Industries, Tejas Networks, Zenotech Laboratories, and Zensar Technologies.
Share market today live updates: Market trend
GIFT Nifty indicates a cheerful start for Indian markets on Friday, rising 128.5 points, or 0.52%, in early trade. With Nifty futures hovering near the 24,500 mark, the cues suggest that benchmark indices could open higher.
Share market today live updates: Asian markets
Asian markets kicked off Friday on a strong note, mirroring Wall Street’s third straight day of gains. Japan’s Nikkei 225 rose 0.91%, while the broader Topix index was up 0.88%. South Korea’s Kospi climbed 1.03%, and the Kosdaq gained 0.6%. Meanwhile, trading was shut in Australia due to a public holiday.
Share market today live updates: US market
The US stock market ended on a high note, with strong gains across major indices. The Nasdaq Composite, driven by tech stocks, saw a notable rise of 2.74%, while the S&P 500 followed suit, climbing 2.03%. Although the Dow Jones Industrial Average trailed behind, it still posted an increase of 1.23%.
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