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Stock Market Highlights: Benchmark indices close in green; Sensex soars over 600 points, Nifty50 beyond 24,170 despite rising crude prices

Stock Market Highlights: Indian benchmarks NSE Nifty50 and BSE Sensex ended the day in green, up over 0.7%. Sensex and Nifty saw a...

The Times of India | Apr 29, 2026, 16:22:12 IST

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16:22 (IST), Apr, 29

Sensex Today Live: Top losers on Sensex today

1. InterGlobe: Current Price 4,345 | Price Change -97.20 (-) | -2.19% (-)
2. NTPC: Current Price 401.30 | Price Change -5.56 (-) | -1.37% (-)
3. ICICI Bank: Current Price 1,281 | Price Change -11.00 (-) | -0.86% (-)
4. Bajaj Finserv: Current Price 1,764 | Price Change -14.80 (-) | -0.84% (-)
5. Asian Paints: Current Price 2,447 | Price Change -15.30 (-) | -0.63% (-)
6. Trent: Current Price 4,228 | Price Change -25.60 (-) | -0.61% (-)
7. HDFC Bank: Current Price 779.00 | Price Change -3.55 (-) | -0.46% (-)
8. SBI: Current Price 1,087 | Price Change -4.40 (-) | -0.41% (-)

16:20 (IST), Apr, 29

Sensex Today Live: Top 10 gainers on Sensex today

1. ITC: Current Price 316.25 | Price Change 11.80 (+) | 3.88% (+)
2. Tech Mahindra: Current Price 1,460 | Price Change 51.70 (+) | 3.68% (+)
3. Maruti Suzuki: Current Price 13,257 | Price Change 365.00 (+) | 2.84% (+)
4. RIL: Current Price 1,425 | Price Change 36.50 (+) | 2.63% (+)
5. Bharti Airtel: Current Price 1,888 | Price Change 44.30 (+) | 2.41% (+)
6. M&M: Current Price 3,152 | Price Change 64.20 (+) | 2.08% (+)
7. Sun Pharma: Current Price 1,779 | Price Change 31.40 (+) | 1.80% (+)
8. L&T: Current Price 4,096 | Price Change 58.40 (+) | 1.45% (+)
9. Adani Ports SEZ: Current Price 1,661 | Price Change 23.50 (+) | 1.44% (+)
10. Infosys: Current Price 1,168 | Price Change 15.40 (+) | 1.34% (+)

16:12 (IST), Apr, 29

Stock Market Live Today: Large caps see buying

Indian equity markets closed higher today, with both Nifty and Sensex gaining ~0.8% each, supported by continued large-cap buying and a constructive start to the 4QFY26 earnings season, particularly in Auto, FMCG and select IT stocks such as Maruti, ITC, Reliance and Tech Mahindra. On the domestic economic front, investors are closely tracking developments around the state elections (Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry) with exit polls due later today and the final results scheduled for Monday, 4th May. From a global perspective, US Dow futures and European indices are currently trading flat to marginally negative, reflecting a cautious tone. Investors’ focus now shifts to the US Fed Interest Rate Decision due later today along with Jerome Powell’s final press conference before a potential leadership transition to Kevin Warsh. Meanwhile, Brent crude prices touched $115 per barrel, re‑emerging as a macro-overhang and raising concerns around inflationary pressures and their potential implications for emerging markets, says Sunny Agrawal, Head - Fundamental Research at SBI Securities.

16:09 (IST), Apr, 29

Stock Market Live Today: Bajaj Broking on market closing

Nifty traded with high volatility as it started the session on a positive note and moved above previous session high 24,181 in the opening trade and moved to an intraday high of 24,334 in the midsession. However, fear of rising geo-political tension between US and Iran kept Crude oil prices elevated above $113 and it lead to selling pressure at higher levels, index gave up some of its gains and closed the session above 24,150 levels.

At the close, the Sensex gained 609.45 points (0.79%) to settle at 77,496.36, while the Nifty advanced 181.95 points (0.76%) to end at 24,177.65. On the sectoral front, most indices closed in the green, with major support coming from FMCG, Realty, Auto, and IT stocks. However, some pockets of weakness were seen in Media, PSU Banks, and Consumer Durables, which ended as laggards.

In the broader market, mild profit booking was observed in the Midcap segment, with the Nifty Midcap index slipping marginally by 0.07%. On the other hand, the Smallcap index continued to show strength, advancing by 0.65%, indicating selective buying interest.

16:09 (IST), Apr, 29

Stock Market Live Today: Why markets rose today

"Despite weak global cues, elevated crude prices, and a depreciating INR, India’s equity markets rebounded from recent lows as investors used the correction to add exposure, supported by better-than-expected earnings despite geopolitical uncertainty. Gains were led by FMCG, auto, and realty stocks on strong results and positive commentary, while financials lagged due to regulatory tightening and provisioning concerns. Moreover, markets will closely track cues from the US Fed policy outcome, with sentiment likely to remain volatile amid evolving global developments and sector-specific earnings trends,” says Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Investments Limited.

16:08 (IST), Apr, 29

Nifty Today Live: Bank Nifty witnesses selling pressure

"Bank Nifty witnessed selling pressure near its 100 SMA on the hourly chart and ended the session with a bearish candlestick on the daily timeframe, indicating weakness at higher levels. Additionally, a hidden bearish divergence on the hourly chart suggests continuation of the negative momentum. Hence, a sell-on-rise strategy remains favorable for the index, with a stop-loss placed at 56,200. On the downside, immediate support is seen at 55,000–54,800 levels, while resistance is placed around 55,800 and 56,200, which may act as key supply zones in the near term,” says Vatsal Bhuva, Technical Analyst at LKP Securities.

16:01 (IST), Apr, 29

NSE Nifty50 and BSE Sensex close in green, Nifty50, Sensex up 0.7%

Dalal Street ended the day on a positive note with benchmark indices gaining over 0.7%. NSE Nifty50 inched 181.95 points or 0.76% to close at 24,177.65. BSE Sensex was also soared 609.45 points or 0.79% to 77,496.36.

15:17 (IST), Apr, 29

Stock Market Live Today: Benchmark indices trade in green; Nifty50 trades above 24,100, Sensex up over 500 points

As of 3:15 pm, Dalal Street was trading in green. While NSE Nifty50 was trading at 24,170.25, up 174.55 points or 0.73%, BSE Sensex reached 77,463.34, jumped 576.43 points or 0.75%.

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14:58 (IST), Apr, 29

Stock Market Live Today: Small caps rally

As the Iran conflict enters its second month, India’s equity markets are showing a sharp divergence. The benchmark Nifty50 has fallen nearly 5 per cent, or about 1,200 points, weighed down by crude oil prices climbing above the $100 mark and growing concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, which have clouded the broader economic outlook. In contrast, the Nifty Smallcap 250 has advanced 5.4 per cent during the same period, highlighting a striking disconnect.

The rally suggests that domestic retail investors remain confident that the geopolitical tensions will ease before materially affecting corporate earnings.
Among small-cap stocks, HFCL has emerged as the top performer, soaring 56 per cent since the conflict began. Gallant Ispat has also posted impressive gains of more than 51 per cent. Other notable gainers include Welspun Corp, Ola Electric, Cohance Lifesciences, Aditya Infotec, Angel One, Onesource Specialty Pharma and Emmvee Photovoltaic Power, each of which has risen between 35 per cent and 47 per cent over the same period.

The momentum has extended to the mid-cap segment as well. Stocks such as Lloyds Metals & Energy, Premier Energies, Oracle Financial Services Software (OFSS), Suzlon Energy, Thermax, NTPC Green Energy, BHEL, Groww and BSE have all delivered gains of at least 30 per cent during this period.

14:05 (IST), Apr, 29

Stock Market Live Today: Rupee weakens

The rupee weakened by 13 paise to 94.81 against the US dollar in early trading on Wednesday, pressured by a continued rise in global crude oil prices.
According to forex market participants, higher oil prices, along with month-end demand for dollars and a broader move by investors toward safe-haven assets, weighed on market sentiment and kept the domestic currency under strain.

Attention is now firmly on the upcoming US Federal Reserve policy announcement. While the central bank is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged, traders believe the tone of its commentary will be more important than the decision itself.

In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.79 against the dollar before slipping further to 94.81 in early deals, down 13 paise from its previous closing level.
On Tuesday, the Indian currency had declined sharply, losing 53 paise to settle at 94.68 against the US dollar.

13:39 (IST), Apr, 29

Sensex Today Live: Top 10 gainers on Sensex at this hour

1. ITC: Current Price 316.1 | Price Change 11.66 (+) | 3.82% (+)
2. Maruti Suzuki: Current Price 13,391 | Price Change 499 (+) | 3.87% (+)
3. Tech Mahindra: Current Price 1,458.5 | Price Change 50.41 (+) | 3.57% (+)
4. M&M: Current Price 3,180.6 | Price Change 92.5 (+) | 2.99% (+)
5. Bharti Airtel: Current Price 1,890.6 | Price Change 46.8 (+) | 2.53% (+)
6. HUL: Current Price 2,339.4 | Price Change 49.91 (+) | 2.17% (+)
7. RIL: Current Price 1,417.7 | Price Change 28.8 (+) | 2.07% (+)
8. L&T: Current Price 4,118 | Price Change 80.31 (+) | 1.98% (+)
9. Infosys: Current Price 1,174.2 | Price Change 22.11 (+) | 1.91% (+)
10. Eternal: Current Price 257.17 | Price Change 4.11 (+) | 1.62% (+)

12:51 (IST), Apr, 29

Sensex Live Today: BSE Sensex rallies over 1,000 points

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex rallied strongly in trade on Wednesday. While Nifty50 went above 24,300, BSE Sensex rose over 1,000 points. At 12:46 PM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,326.40, up 331 points or 1.38%. BSE Sensex was at 77,944.77, up 1058 points or 1.38%.

12:22 (IST), Apr, 29

Stock Market Live Today: CEAT shares rise

Shares of CEAT surged 12 per cent on Wednesday after the tyre maker posted a robust rise in earnings for the fourth quarter of FY26. Consolidated net profit climbed 145 per cent year-on-year to Rs 243.85 crore, up from Rs 99.5 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

Revenue from operations also recorded strong growth, increasing more than 23 per cent to Rs 4,219 crore during the quarter, compared with Rs 3,421 crore in the same period last year. Total expenses rose by over 19 per cent year-on-year to nearly Rs 3,895 crore. Meanwhile, the company reported an EBITDA margin of 14.18 per cent.

Alongside its quarterly results, CEAT announced a dividend of Rs 35 per equity share, equivalent to 350 per cent on the face value of Rs 10, subject to shareholder approval. This proposed payout is higher than the Rs 30 per share dividend distributed in both 2025 and 2024.

11:31 (IST), Apr, 29

Stock Market Live Today: Eternal shares rise 4%

Shares of Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, climbed as much as 4.3 per cent to an intraday high of Rs 265 on the BSE on Wednesday after the company posted a sharp jump in fourth-quarter earnings. Consolidated net profit surged 346 per cent year-on-year to Rs 174 crore.

The company’s revenue from operations nearly tripled, rising 196 per cent from a year earlier to Rs 17,292 crore. On a like-for-like consolidated basis, however, revenue grew 64 per cent year-on-year. The difference is primarily due to a change in accounting treatment for the quick commerce business. With the shift to an inventory-led model, reported revenue now reflects the full value of goods sold rather than only the commission earned from marketplace transactions.

Blinkit remained the key growth driver during the quarter. Its quick commerce net order value (NOV) increased 95 per cent year-on-year and 8 per cent sequentially. The company also expanded its footprint significantly, adding 216 net new stores during the quarter, which took its total store count to 2,243 by the end of the period.

Looking ahead, the company expects Blinkit’s NOV to grow at a compound annual growth rate of more than 60 per cent over the next three years. At that pace, the business could become nearly four times its current size over the period.

10:45 (IST), Apr, 29

Stock Market Live Today: Nifty surges over 280 points

The Nifty 50 rose 280.70 points, or 1.17%, to reach 24,276.40 in today’s trade, reflecting a strong upward move driven by broad-based buying.

10:32 (IST), Apr, 29

Sensex Today Live: BSE Sensex surges over 900 points

The BSE Sensex jumped sharply by 938.04 points, or 1.22%, to reach 77,824.95 as of 10:30 am on April 29, reflecting strong buying interest and a broad-based market rally.

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10:29 (IST), Apr, 29

Stock Market Live Today: Markets rebound in early trade

Equity benchmark indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 rebounded in early trade supported by gains in blue-chip stocks and a positive trend in Asian markets. Buying by domestic institutional investors also helped cushion downside pressure, analysts said.

The 30-share Sensex rose 358.92 points to 77,245.83 in opening trade, while the Nifty gained 101.2 points to cross the 24,000 mark at 24,096.90.

Among Sensex stocks, gains were led by Maruti, ITC, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Mahindra & Mahindra and Reliance Industries. On the other hand, Tata Steel, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank and Axis Bank were among the laggards.

In the broader market, Asian indices including Kospi, SSE Composite and Hang Seng Index traded higher, while US markets had ended lower on Tuesday.

Global oil benchmark Brent Crude slipped 0.21% to USD 111 per barrel.

According to exchange data, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth Rs 2,103.74 crore on Tuesday, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) bought stocks worth Rs 1,712.01 crore.

“Foreign institutional investors remain net sellers amid global risk aversion, while domestic institutional investors continue to offer support, helping to cushion downside moves,” said Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money.

On Tuesday, the Sensex had fallen 416.72 points to close at 76,886.91, while the Nifty declined 97 points to settle at 23,995.70.

10:12 (IST), Apr, 29

Nifty Today Live: Nifty Outlook

Despite the turn lower from the 24140 region, all the subsequent hourly candles ended with long lower wicks pointing to signs of bulls regrouping. This points to the possibility of coming out of the bearish structure, potentially eying 24350-470 initially. Alternatively, inability to float above 24050 region could keep alive the threats of a 23500 down- move, says Anand James, Chief Market Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited.

09:46 (IST), Apr, 29

Stock Market Live Today: HDFC Bank Trade View - Crude remains above $110

The UAE’s decision to exit OPEC and OPEC+ has introduced a new unknown in the global crude oil market. In a knee jerk reaction, crude oil prices rose above the USD 110 per barrel mark and is currently trading at USD 110.85 pb. In the near-term, the impact of UAE’s exit from OPEC could be limited. However, in the medium to long term, the exit could have implications on OPEC’s heft in the oil market with UAE being the third largest crude producer in OPEC after Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

Elsewhere, Bank of Japan held rates steady at 0.75% in a split vote with three of the nine members voting to hike rates by 25 bps to 1%. BoJ also revised its inflation forecast for 2026 higher, with core inflation expected at 2.6% in 2026 from its earlier forecast of 2.2%. On the other hand, it revised down its growth forecast for 2026 to 0.5% from the earlier 1%.

The JPY strengthened against the USD soon after the decision, breaking below the 159 level. However, the currency pair pared gains later as the BoJ Governor said during the press conference that it is less likely that the BoJ would meet its outlook for the economy and prices, clouding prospects for immediate rate hikes. Coupled with the strong performance of the US dollar (safe haven demand), this pushed back the USD/JPY pair above the 159 level. At the time of writing, USD/JPY was trading at 159.58.

HDFC Bank’s view: Given the uncertainty around the West Asia conflict and its impact on the broader economy, the BoJ is likely to keep rates unchanged at its next meeting in June. We expect the BoJ to resume rate hikes during the second half of the year as there will be more clarity on the impact of higher crude oil prices on growth and inflation. In the near term, we expect USD/JPY to trade in the range of 158-160. Any verbal intervention by BoJ/Ministry of Finance could cap the depreciation pressure on the pair.

09:32 (IST), Apr, 29

Stock Market Live Today: Downside risks remain due to crude

"Even though there are important developments happening in the Gulf region, there is no solution to the energy crisis caused by the closure of the strait of Hormuz. UAE’s decision to quit OPEC might have a bearing on crude prices in the medium term but it is unlikely to ease crude prices in the near-term. There are indications that the US-Iran stand off may continue much longer. Brent crude at $110 is negative for India. As long as crude price remains elevated, the downside risk to India’s growth and the upside risk to inflation will remain high.

The market will also be closely watching the political developments after the state elections end today. The exit polls this evening might give indications of possible outcomes.

The Fed decision today will be a pause in the light of the uncertainty surrounding the West Asia conflict and rising inflation. The message from the Fed chief will be more important,” says VK Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist, Geojit Investments Limited.

09:18 (IST), Apr, 29

Sensex Today Live: Sensex, Nifty open strongly

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex saw a positive start to the day despite rising crude oil prices. While Nifty50 went above 24,100, BSE Sensex rose over 350 points to cross 77,000. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,102.70, up 107 points or 0.45%. BSE Sensex was at 77,261.80, up 375 points or 0.49%.

08:49 (IST), Apr, 29

Stock Market Live Today: Today’s top research idea by Motilal Oswal Financial Services

Eternal: Stable quarter, assured guidance
* Food delivery (FD) NOV came in at Rs 97.6b, above our est. of Rs 96.4b. Blinkit NOV came in at Rs 143.8b (up 96% YoY) vs. our est. of Rs 146b. For FD, adjusted EBITDA as a % of NOV margin was up 10bp QoQ at 5.5% vs. our estimate of 6.1%.
* Blinkit reported a contribution margin of 5.4% (5.5% in 2Q). Adj. EBITDA margin was at 0.3%, above our expectation of -0.2%. 4QFY27 PAT stood at Rs 1,740m, up 346% YoY (est. Rs 2,075mn).
* We largely keep our estimates unchanged. While QC growth is moderating to ~70% in FY27, we see this as a normalization with improving unit economics and a clearer path to profitability (USD1bn EBITDA by FY29). We factor in gradual margin expansion led by store maturity and operating leverage. Eternal should report a PAT margin of 2.4%/3.0% in FY27/28E. Our TP of Rs 340 implies a 34% upside from the current level. We reiterate our BUY rating on the stock.

08:39 (IST), Apr, 29

Stock Market Live Today: Oil prices rise

Oil prices advanced on Wednesday, extending their recent rally, amid reports that the United States plans to continue its blockade of Iranian ports. The move is expected to prolong supply disruptions from the strategically important Middle East oil-producing region.

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump has directed his advisers to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran.

The report said the administration intends to maintain pressure on Iran by further restricting shipping to and from Iranian ports, thereby tightening the squeeze on the country’s economy and oil exports.

Brent crude futures for June delivery rose 52 cents, or 0.47 per cent, to $111.78 a barrel as of 0154 GMT, marking the eighth consecutive day of gains. The June contract is due to expire on Thursday. Meanwhile, the more actively traded July contract was up 0.4 per cent at $104.84 a barrel.

US West Texas Intermediate crude for June delivery gained 57 cents, or 0.57 per cent, to $100.50 a barrel, following a 3.7 per cent jump in the previous session. WTI has now risen in seven of the past eight trading sessions.

Yang An, an analyst at Haitong Futures, said the recent surge in oil prices has been driven largely by the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. He noted that if the US extends its blockade, supply constraints could intensify further, adding additional upward pressure on prices.

Although a ceasefire has been reached in the conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, the broader situation remains unresolved as negotiations continue over a formal end to hostilities. Iran has halted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage that normally carries around 20 per cent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, while the US continues to restrict access to Iranian ports.

Washington is seeking a halt to what it describes as Iran’s nuclear weapons programme. Iran, in turn, is demanding compensation for the latest conflict, relief from economic sanctions, and some degree of control over the Strait of Hormuz.

The ongoing disruption in Hormuz has also led to increased drawdowns from global oil inventories. Market sources said the American Petroleum Institute reported that US crude stockpiles declined for a second consecutive week.

For the week ended April 24, crude inventories fell by 1.79 million barrels. Gasoline stockpiles dropped by 8.47 million barrels, while distillate inventories declined by 2.60 million barrels.

07:49 (IST), Apr, 29

Nifty Today Live: Bajaj Borking Bank Nifty Outlook

Index formed a sizable bearish candlestick pattern with a lower high and a lower low signaling continuation of the corrective decline for the fifth session.

Index on yesterday’s session has generated a breakdown below last week low signaling corrective bias and extension of the decline towards 24,500-24,000 levels. Overall, we expect the Bank Nifty to extend consolidation in the broad range of 54,500-57,500 amid stock specific action as we progress through the quarterly earning session of the banking stocks.

Within the consolidation only a move above 56,475 will open further upside towards the 57,000 and 57,500 levels in the coming sessions. From a short-term perspective, support is placed in the range of 54,500–54,000 zone, being the confluence of the recent low and 38.2% retracement of the last 3 weeks pullback (49,955-57,456).

07:49 (IST), Apr, 29

Nifty Today Live: SBI Securities shares Nifty & Bank Nifty view

Nifty View

Going ahead, the immediate support for Nifty is placed in the 23850-23800 zone. Any sustainable move below this zone could result in Nifty extending its weakness towards 23650, followed by 23500 in the short term. On the upside, the zone of 24200–24250 zone is likely to act as an immediate resistance.

Bank Nifty View

Bank Nifty underperformed significantly compared to the benchmark. The index opened weak, witnessed a brief bout of buying, but strong selling at higher levels pushed it lower through the day. It eventually closed at 55400, down 1.54%. Importantly, it has now slipped below the previous two-day low zone of 55950–55750 as well as its 20-day EMA on the daily chart, indicating short-term weakness.

Going ahead, the immediate support for Bank Nifty is placed in the 54900-54800 zone. Any sustainable move below this zone could result in Bank Nifty extending its weakness towards 54400, followed by 54000 in the short term. On the upside, the zone of 55900–56000 zone is likely to act as an immediate resistance.

07:49 (IST), Apr, 29

Stock Market Live Today: Rupee on Tuesday

The rupee weakened sharply on Tuesday, losing 53 paise to settle at 94.68 against the US dollar. The decline was driven by persistently high crude oil prices, continued foreign fund outflows, and heightened geopolitical tensions, all of which weighed heavily on market sentiment.

Currency market participants noted that the rupee has already seen a significant correction, largely reflecting concerns over a potential widening in the current account deficit as well as fluctuations in capital flows.

Sustained selling by foreign investors has added further pressure on the domestic currency. So far this year, foreign institutional investors have withdrawn more than USD 19 billion from Indian equities.

In the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 94.35 against the greenback. It remained under pressure throughout the session, eventually closing at 94.68, down 53 paise from its previous finish.

07:48 (IST), Apr, 29

Nifty Today Live: Bajaj Broking Nifty Outlook

Index traded with high volatility on the monthly expiry session and formed a high wave candlestick pattern with a long upper shadow signaling consolidation around the 20 days EMA. Nifty on Tuesday’s session reacted lower from near the Friday’s high (24,200) and closed around the 24,000 levels. Index on expected lines is witnessing consolidation in the broad range of 23,600-24,400 amid stock specific action as we progress through the quarterly earning session.

Within the consolidation a move above Friday’s high of 24,206 will open further upside towards the upper band of the range placed around 24,400 levels. On the lower side a breach below last week low of 23,813 will open downside towards the 23,600 levels. Short-term support is positioned around 23,600–23,500 range being the confluence of the recent major low and 38.2% retracement of the last 3 weeks pullback (22,183-24,601).

07:48 (IST), Apr, 29

Sensex Today Live: Sensex, Nifty round-up from Tuesday

Benchmark equity indices BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 ended lower on Tuesday, pressured by a steep rise in crude oil prices and continued foreign investor selling amid lingering geopolitical tensions. The cautious mood in the market weighed heavily on overall investor sentiment.

Weakness in banking, financial and automobile shares further dragged the benchmarks down, according to market participants.
The 30-share Sensex fell 416.72 points, or 0.54 per cent, to close at 76,886.91. During intraday trade, it had dropped as much as 562.57 points, or 0.72 per cent, to touch 76,741.06.

Market breadth on the BSE remained negative, with 2,257 stocks ending lower, while 1,998 advanced. Another 172 shares closed unchanged.
The broader Nifty 50 declined by 97 points, or 0.40 per cent, to settle at 23,995.70.

Ajit Mishra, SVP, Research at Religare Broking, said trading sentiment remained dominated by ongoing geopolitical concerns, particularly surrounding negotiations between the US and Iran. These uncertainties kept crude oil prices elevated, creating pressure on the markets.

He added that banking stocks also faced selling following regulatory developments related to provisioning requirements, which further limited any upward momentum. However, gains in select heavyweight stocks, commodity-linked counters and company-specific earnings-driven buying helped contain the losses.

Among Sensex constituents, major laggards included Axis Bank, HCL Technologies, InterGlobe Aviation, Maruti Suzuki, State Bank of India and ICICI Bank.
On the gaining side, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Tech Mahindra and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries posted advances.

Among broader market indices, the BSE SmallCap Select index rose 0.42 per cent, while the BSE MidCap Select index slipped 0.27 per cent.

Stock Market Highlights: NSE Nifty50 and BSE Sensex ended the day in green as both indices were up 0.7%. Foreign portfolio investors were net sellers on Tuesday, offloading shares worth Rs 2,104 crore. Domestic institutional investors, on the other hand, provided support by purchasing equities worth Rs 1,712 crore.

Asian equities started the day on a softer note after a technology-led selloff in the US. Investors remain cautious over whether massive spending on artificial intelligence will generate adequate returns, particularly ahead of earnings from large-cap technology firms.

Wall Street ended lower on Tuesday, pulling back from record closing levels. Renewed concerns about the sustainability of the artificial intelligence-driven rally weighed heavily on technology shares, especially with quarterly earnings from several major tech companies due.

(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)

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Stock Market Highlights: Benchmark indices close in green; Sensex soars over 600 points, Nifty50 beyond 24,170 despite rising crude prices

Dalal Street ended the day on a positive note with benchmark indices gaining over 0.7%. NSE Nifty50 inched 181.95 points or 0.76% to close at 24,177.65. BSE Sensex was also soared 609.45 points or 0.79% to 77,496.36.

As of 3:15 pm, Dalal Street was trading in green. While NSE Nifty50 was trading at 24,170.25, up 174.55 points or 0.73%, BSE Sensex reached 77,463.34, jumped 576.43 points or 0.75%.

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex rallied strongly in trade on Wednesday. While Nifty50 went above 24,300, BSE Sensex rose over 1,000 points. At 12:46 PM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,326.40, up 331 points or 1.38%. BSE Sensex was at 77,944.77, up 1058 points or 1.38%.

The Nifty 50 rose 280.70 points, or 1.17%, to reach 24,276.40 in today’s trade, reflecting a strong upward move driven by broad-based buying.

The BSE Sensex jumped sharply by 938.04 points, or 1.22%, to reach 77,824.95 as of 10:30 am on April 29, reflecting strong buying interest and a broad-based market rally.

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