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: Key gainers and losers at this hour
At this hour, in the Sensex 30 pack, TCS is leading the gains, up by 1.43%, followed closely by Tech Mahindra and Infosys, which have gained 1.16% and 1.03%, respectively. UltraTech Cement also saw a positive bump, rising 0.90%, while IndusInd Bank edged up 0.33%.
On the other hand, some stocks faced declines, with PowerGrid dipping by 2.13%, Bajaj Finserv falling 2.64%, and Eternal witnessing a drop of 2.92%. Axis Bank and Adani Ports were also in the red, down by 3.16% and 3.22%, respectively.
Share market today live updates: Sensex, Nifty bounce back but broader market continue to be under pressure
The Nifty 50 staged a recovery of 200 points from the day’s low, reclaiming the 24,000 mark after slipping to 23,847.85 earlier. The Sensex, too, bounced back over 700 points from its intra-day low of 78,605.81. However, the gains have been narrow, with most sectors still in the red. The only exception is Nifty IT, which is holding steady with a gain of 1.21 per cent.
Despite this bounce, broader market indices remain under pressure, falling more than 2 per cent. The weak sentiment is evident in sectoral performance like Nifty Auto is down over 1 per cent, Media has slipped nearly 3 per cent, Metal is down 1.6 per cent, and Realty has dropped by 2.3 per cent.
You can track how the entire list of Information Technology sector stocks are trading here
Share market today live updates: FII buying in last 7 trading sessions
FIIs have bought equities worth Rs 29,510 crore in the last 7 trading sessions. This is the longest stint of continuous FII buying in Indian markets since October, 2024. In September last, FIIs were net buyers with inflows at Rs 12,611.79 crore. After that, they have been on a whopping selling spree which saw some respite recently. Last month, March 2025, FIIs turned net buyers for the first time after 6 months, albeit for a very small Rs 2,014 crore.
As of now, in the Nifty out of the 2,797 stocks traded today, 411 advanced, while a larger 2,322 stocks faced declines. The remaining 64 stocks showed no change in their price movements. Despite the overall bearish trend, 25 stocks managed to hit their 52-week highs. On the flip side, 17 stocks have touched their 52-week lows, highlighting the broader weakness.
In terms of volatility, the market has seen a considerable number of stocks trading in the upper and lower circuits. A total of 52 stocks have been locked in the upper circuit, while a much higher 137 stocks are in the lower circuit.
Share market today live updates: Nifty bounces back over 270 points from intraday low
The Nifty has clawed back from a sharp dip, recovering more than 270 points from its intraday low of 23,847.85. Currently, the index stands at 24,121.85, down 124.85 points or 0.51%.
Share market today live updates: Sensex rebounds over 700 points from intra-day Low
Share market today live updates: Tensions with Pakistan weigh on InterGlobe aviation shares
Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of India's largest airline IndiGo, dropped by as much as 6% today amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The decline comes after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir earlier this week, which triggered a sharp response from India, including the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty.
As tensions escalated, Pakistan retaliated by closing its airspace to Indian carriers, further affecting aviation stocks. The uncertainty surrounding the geopolitical situation is putting pressure on airline stocks as well.
The Nifty Bank index is feeling the heat in today’s falling market, down by 1.19% at 54,545.25. While most banking stocks are trading in the red, IndusInd Bank stands out as a rare gainer. The stock is up marginally by 0.35%, bucking the downward trend in the sector. However, the rest of the banking space is not so fortunate. Axis Bank has seen the sharpest decline, with its shares falling by 4%. Other key laggards in the sector include Punjab National Bank, Federal Bank, and Canara Bank, all of which are down by 2-3%.
Further, a number of other prominent banks are also facing losses, with AU Small Finance Bank, Bank of Baroda, IDFC First Bank, Kotak Bank, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank all trading between 1-2% lower.
You can track how the entire list of banks sector stocks are trading here
Indian equities buckled under pressure today amid rising geopolitical tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack. Meanwhile, major Asian indices like Japan's Nikkei and Korea’s Kospi posted gains of over 1%.
For those eyeing long-term opportunities, three mining companies stand out for their low valuations. Coal India stands tall. With a dominant market share in coal production and strong dividend payouts, it trades at an EV/EBITDA of just 3.5x, making it a value investor’s favourite. Another player, NMDC, involved in iron ore, diamond exploration, and wind power, trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of just 4.9x. Vedanta, with a diversified portfolio across zinc, copper, aluminium, and oil and gas, is currently at 5.2x EV/EBITDA, slightly above its 10-year median.
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Share market today live updates: Surge in redemptions due to rising geo-political tension says ICRA
ICRA Analytics highlighted that escalating geopolitical tension and global trade war concerns have led to a surge in redemptions from equity mutual funds.
According to ICRA, "redemptions have increased by nearly 71% in the last five years at Rs 31,444 crore in March 2025 as compared to Rs. 18,386 crore in Mar 2020. However, inflows into these funds have increased by nearly 114% since March 2020 to touch Rs 25,082 crore in March 2025 indicating the resilience and growing confidence of investors in Indian mutual fund market."
These are some thought provoking numbers as the market continues to remain under pressure and the Nifty and Sensex are down over a percent each. However, they are off intra-day lows.
Share market today live updates: Sharp spike in Volatility Index
The Volatility Index spiked 5% in trade today. At one point of time it was up over 6%. This is an indicator of fear in the market and the overall apprehension among market participants is well borne out by the sharp spike in today's trade.
In fact, the India VIX is up almost 17.51% so far in 2025 and during the sharp corrections that we saw in February and March it went as high as 50-60%. This was the kind of levels we had last seen during the correction following the election results last year.
Share market today live updates: Nifty IT Index only sectoral Index in green
The Nifty IT Index is the only sectoral Index in green as of now. The IT stocks have been under pressure last week on worries about tariff impact. However, the HCL numbers provided some positive sentiment boost. The growing Indo-Pak tension has shifted the market focus and the investors are looking at sectors that are not impacted.
Some of the top gaining information and technology stocks include MphasiS, persistent Systems, Tech Mahindra, Cofoge, Infosys. The Tech Mahindra results were declared yesterday.
Share market today live updates: India-Pak tension big worry for markets
The India-Pakistan tension is one of the main cause of concern for the markets. especially the small and midcaps. The BSE Small Cap Index is down over 3% while the BSE Midcap Index has seen nearly 2.5% cuts.
Dr. VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments pointed out that the "Market is under pressure from the concerns surrounding the India-Pak tensions. An appropriate response from India to the terror strikes is inevitable. We don’t know the timing and magnitude of the response. This concern and uncertainty is getting reflected in the market."
He believes that typically during a crisis, large caps are better bets compared to small stocks, "During a crisis large caps are safe. Ships can withstand storms better than boats. So, there is selling in small caps, particularly in over-valued ones, and buying in safe large caps."
Share market today live updates: Hotel stocks sharply down on impact from war like situation with Pakistan
Indian hotel stocks are falling sharply today on the back of the rising tensions with Pakistan. Several of the major hotel stocks like Indian Hotels, Lemon Tree and EIH are down over 5%. Chalet hotels on the other hand is down just over 1%. While it cannot be said for certain what will happen next, one thing is quite certain. Geopolitical tensions are generally not good for tourism. Post-Covid, Indian hotel stocks have turned in a stellar performance. This was despite the fact that foreign tourist arrivals were lagging. Now with this development its anybody’s guess on how long will this revival get deferred. Meanwhile the BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty are trading down about 1.5%. The BSE Smallcap is however down a very sharp 3.7%.
Share market today live updates: 5 stocks catching the eye of the Warren Buffetts of India
The Warren Buffets of India is betting big on lesser-known companies with strong growth potential. Among them is Sahasra Electronic Solutions (Rs 928 crore market cap), a recent 2024-listed electronics player. Windsor Machines (Rs 2,475 crore) is another name on their radar, a firm making plastic processing machinery since 1963. Then there’s GHCL Limited (Rs 5,949 crore), India’s second-largest soda ash producer with a 26% market share, supplying key industries like detergent and glass.
Two other interesting picks include Infinium Pharmachem (Rs 486 crore), a pharma company focused on iodine-based intermediates with a JV in China, and Service Care Ltd (Rs 87 crore), which provides staffing and facility management to clients across IT, healthcare, and government.
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Share market today live updates: BSE Smallcap Index down 3%
One of the key concerns in the market is the huge selling in the Small and midcap space. The BSE Small Cap Index is down over 3% now. The top losers in the small cap space include Rane Sugar, Cyient, Texmaco and many others.
Overall the BSE Small Cap Index is down over 14% so far in 2025. The section got significantly battered over the past two months.
The major laggards on Dalal Street today include Axis Bank, with its stock slipping by nearly 2.7% to trade at Rs 1,149.20 per share. Adani Group stocks have also taken a hit, with Adani Enterprises down by 1.3% and Adani Ports plummeting by 4.04%. Other stocks trading in the red include Trent down 4%, Bajaj Finserv down 3.5%, Bharat Electronics, Apollo Hospital, and PowerGrid, all seeing notable declines.
Indian equity benchmarks, after a positive start, have reversed course and are trading sharply lower for the second consecutive session. As of now, the market capitalisation of all listed companies on the BSE has taken a heavy hit, declining by Rs 8.5 lakh crore to Rs 421.13 lakh crore.
The financial stocks have taken a hit led by Axis Bank, a look at why Axis Bank is down 4%
The Nifty Metal index is facing a significant pullback, trading down by 2.46% at 8,538.25. Nearly all stocks in the index are deep in the red, with declines ranging from 2% to 5%. The biggest laggard is NMDC, which has slipped almost 5%, trading at 64.79. Meanwhile, Adani Enterprises is also struggling, down by 4%.
In addition to NMDC and Adani Enterprises, other stocks like Hindustan Copper (down 1% at 215.01), Lloyds Metals and Energy, Welspun Corp, and Hindustan Zinc are also in the red, dropping between 3-4%. National Aluminium, Jindal Steel, Hindalco, Vedanta, Apollo Hospitals, and Tata Steel are also seeing losses, contributing to the broad-based decline in the metal sector.
You can track how the entire list of metal stocks are trading here
Share market today live updates: Gainers at this hour in the falling market
Amidst the market turmoil, a few stocks in the Sensex 30 pack are managing to stay resilient. Infosys is leading the charge with a 0.62% gain, trading at Rs 1,480.40. TCS is also performing well, rising 0.55% to Rs 3,419.90, and IndusInd Bank, although seeing a modest gain of 0.01%, remains in the green at Rs 819.70.
Axis Bank share price is down over 4% as the earnings missed estimates. Moreover there have been significant selling as investors had built positions on expectation of better Q4 results. That disappointment also led to selling. Slippages also are a key concern.
All sectoral indices are currently trading in the red, with notable declines across various sectors. The Nifty Auto index is down by 2%, while the Media sector has plunged over 3%. Other sectors, including Metals, Pharma, PSU Banks, Realty, and Oil & Gas, are also showing losses between 2-3%.
Share market today live updates: Midcap and Smallcap indices sink over 2%
The sell-off is not limited to frontline indices alone. The broader markets are facing the heat too, with the BSE MidCap index plunging 2.36%, or 1,030 points, to 42,560.40. The BSE SmallCap index fared worse, tumbling 2.50%, or 1,233 points, to 48,034.28.
Share market today live updates: Key losers at this hour
In the Sensex 30 pack, several heavyweights are seeing sharp cuts at this hour. Axis Bank is the top loser, slipping 3.84%, followed by Adani Ports, which is down 2.91%. Bajaj Finance and Tech Mahindra have declined 2.78% and 2.40%, respectively. Bajaj Finserv, Power Grid, and NTPC are also under pressure, falling between 2.16% and 2.32%. Tata Steel is trading lower by 1.70%.
Share market today live updates: Sensex, Nifty down 1%
After a positive opening, Indian equity markets saw a sharp reversal in intraday trade. Both benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty slipped into the red as selling pressure intensified. The Sensex is currently down 764.84 points, or 0.96%, hovering around 79,036.59, while the Nifty has dropped 256.30 points, or 1.06%, to trade below the 24,000 mark at 23,990.40.
Share market today live updates: Crude oil prices
"Crude oil prices showed very high volatility and cuts previous sessions losses. Crude oil prices jumped again amid US-China trade talk hopes and lower than expected increase in the U.S. crude oil inventories. We expect crude oil prices to remain volatile in today’s session. Crude oil is having support at $62.00-61.65 and resistance is at $63.30-64.00 in today’s session. In INR crude oil has support at Rs 5,300-5,240 while resistance at Rs 5,460-5,510," said Rahul Kalantri, VP Commodities, Mehta Equities Ltd.
Share market today live updates: SBI Life sees sharp gains
SBI Life insurance up 6% after it reported Q4FY25 results on April 24, 2025, with total/individual APE growth of 21%/ 7% YoY (vs 13.2%/ 12.5% in Q3FY25).
Nomura maintains Buy with a target price of Rs 1,800 per share, implying 11% upside from current levels.
Share market today live updates: Gold rate today
"Gold and silver showed very high price volatility and gold prices shows strong pullback on Thursday after Wednesday’s sharp sell-off. Gold prices extended gains above $3,350 per ounce on Friday, heading for a third consecutive weekly advance amid investors taking opportunity to buy at lower levels after surge in the U.S. jobless claims and Chinese hint to stimulate its economy. Gold has support at $3315-3288 while resistance at $3375-3398. Silver has support at $33.10-32.70 while resistance is at $33.75-34.05. In INR gold has support at Rs 95,450-95,080 while resistance at Rs 96,650-97,090. Sliver has support at Rs96,680-95,750 while resistance at Rs 98,450-99,250," said Rahul Kalantri, VP Commodities, Mehta Equities Ltd.