21 Apr 2025 | 03:44:02 PM IST
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied on Monday, buoyed by strong buying in heavyweight stocks.
Synopsis
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rallied on Monday, buoyed by strong buying in heavyweight stocks like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank following their earnings announcements, along with sustained foreign fund inflows.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Among the top gainers on the Sensex were Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Infosys, State Bank of India, and IndusInd Bank. On the other hand, Adani Ports, ITC, Bharti Airtel, Titan, Hindustan Unilever, and Sun Pharma were among the notable laggards.
Highlights of Trade
- Nifty Bank hits new all-time high above 55,000
- Sensex reclaims 79,000-level; Nifty tops 24,000
- ICICI Bank shares surge 2% after 18% YoY rise in Q4 profit
- Yes Bank shares rally 5% on reporting 63% YoY jump in PAT
- Infosys shares surge 3% despite 12% YoY decline in Q4 profit
- Tata Elxsi shares rally nearly 5% after reporting Q4 results
- Just Dial shares zoom 9% after Q4 net profit jumps 36% to Rs 158 crore
Global Markets Watch
- S&P 500 futures fell 0.9% as of 12:33 p.m. Tokyo time
- Japan’s Topix fell 1.4%
- The Shanghai Composite rose 0.3%
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Sliding dollar helps rupee extend winning streak; forward premiums fall
- Rupee rose 0.3% to 85.1275/USD, hitting a 2-week high as the dollar weakened.
- Dollar index fell to a 3-year low (97.9) amid Trump’s criticism of Fed Chair Powell.
- Foreign bank inflows and weaker dollar supported the rupee; RBI likely absorbing dollars.
- India’s FX reserves hit $677.8B; Sensex and Nifty gained over 1% each.
Market Stats: Advance-decline ratio in favour of buyers
Top Nifty gainers and losers in today’s session
Price as on 03.39.47 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Heatmap: 23 of 30 Sensex stocks end in the green
Nifty above 24,100; TechM up 5%, Trent 4%
Sensex settles 855 pts higher
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Nifty PSU bank stocks trading in green
Sensex Today | Big boys selling US stocks in high tariff world, India & Brazil could be winners: Ruchir Sharma
- Investors are shifting from US stocks to emerging markets like India and Brazil.
- Indian markets outpaced global peers with a 6% weekly gain.
- US multinationals face pressure from rising tariffs and reduced globalisation.
- Capital shift may boost growth and markets in emerging economies.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Top gainers and losers at this hour
Price as on 02.58.11 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Gold feasts on dollar, soars 26% in 2025 vs 10% drop in greenback—Rs 1 lakh now just about time
- Gold nears Rs 1 lakh mark, hitting Rs 96,875 on MCX; prices up 26% in 2025, driven by weak dollar and global trade tensions.
- COMEX gold surged to $3,397 amid stagflation fears and central bank buying; silver also gained 10% YTD to Rs 95,630/kg.
- Dollar Index (DXY) dropped below 99, boosting gold’s safe haven appeal amid ongoing US-China tariff war.
- Analysts suggest buying gold and silver futures with near-term targets of Rs 98,980 (gold) and Rs 98,655 (silver).
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | NFO Alert: Bajaj Finserv Mutual Fund launches two passive funds
- Bajaj Finserv AMC launches two passive funds: Nifty 50 and Nifty Next 50.
- Subscription windows: Apr 22–May 6 (Next 50) and Apr 25–May 9 (Nifty 50).
- Low-cost, long-term index tracking with SIP, SWP, STP options.
- Minimum investment: Rs 500; no entry/exit load.
Sensex Today | Sleeping dragon! China’s stock market gave 0 returns in 18 years even as GDP doubled, Nifty soared 500%
- Despite rapid economic growth, Chinese markets delivered zero returns — the Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng are trading at 2007–2020 levels.
- In contrast, the US S&P500 rose over 250% and India’s Nifty 50 nearly 500% in the same period.
- Structural issues like dominance of state-run firms and regulatory unpredictability have hurt investor sentiment in China.
- Post-2018 slowdown, property sector crash, and shifting growth model have further weighed on market performance despite economic stimulus.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Market Stats: Advance-decline ratio in favour of buyers
Sensex Today | Nomura predicts Nifty FY26 target at 24,970, names RIL, SBI among others as top picks
- Nomura set a Nifty target of 24,970 for March 2026, citing supportive FII inflows, falling yields, and a stable risk environment.
- It remains bullish on domestic sectors like consumption, autos, and real estate, while staying cautious on exports, IT, and capex-heavy industries.
- Top largecap picks include Reliance, SBI, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, M&M, and Tata Power; small/midcap favorites are Federal Bank, Marico, Lupin, and Dixon.
- Nomura sees downside risks to FY26–27 earnings, amid weak exports, capex slowdown, and poor consumer sentiment, despite relief from lower raw material prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Top gainers and losers at this hour
Price as on 02.00.00 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | UTI Mutual Fund announces integration with ONDC Network
- UTI AMC has joined the ONDC Network via Cybrilla to enhance access to mutual funds across India.
- The move aims to promote financial inclusion, especially in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
- ONDC’s open network will allow first-time and rural investors easier access to investment products.
- UTI’s integration with ONDC and fintechs like Appreciate Wealth bridges the urban-rural investment gap.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Nifty FMCG stocks trading with cuts
Stock Market LIVE Updates | Crypto prices today: Bitcoin jumps 3% to $87,500; Chainlink, Sui surge up to 6%
- Bitcoin surged 3.3% to $87,518; Ethereum rose 3.4% to $1,646 amid a sharp drop in the US dollar.
- Crypto market cap increased 2.7% to $2.75 trillion, supported by ETF inflows and institutional buying.
- Altcoins like XRP, Solana, Dogecoin, and Sui posted gains; Chainlink and Hedera surged 5%.
- Bitcoin dominance hit 63.06%; analysts see potential for $90K–$94K range and possible altcoin rally.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Nifty IT stocks trading in green
Sensex Today | Gold Price Today: Gold Prices storm past Rs 96k mark, sets new record with Rs 1,500 surge
- Delhi: 22K gold at Rs 58,432; 24K at Rs 62,296 per 8g.
- Mumbai: 22K gold at Rs 56,704; 24K at Rs 60,416 per 8g.
- Chennai: 22K gold at Rs 56,944; 24K at Rs 60,704 per 8g.
- Hyderabad: 22K gold at Rs 56,984; 24K at Rs 60,696 per 8g.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Market Stats: Advance-decline ratio in favour of buyers
Sensex Today | Muthoot Finance declares interim dividend of Rs 26. Check record date, other details
- Muthoot Finance declared Rs 26 interim dividend for FY25; record date is April 25.
- Dividend will be paid within 30 days of declaration.
- Past 12-month dividend totaled Rs 24; current yield is 1.09%.
- Stock is up 33% YoY but down 0.54% YTD.
Sensex Today | Angel One shares rally 5% on Rs 26 dividend despite Q4 profit slump
Angel One shares rose 5.4% after Rs 26 dividend.
Q4 profit fell 48.7%, revenue down 22.2%.
ICICI downgraded; HDFC kept “Buy” call.
Management called FY25 a transformative year.
Price as on 01.00.00 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin will double to $200k by 2025
- Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin could hit $180K–$200K in 2025, citing U.S. economic instability.
- Long-term forecast: Bitcoin at $1M, gold at $30K, silver at $3K by 2035.
- Warns of a “Greater Depression” due to rising debt and failing retirement systems.
- Repeats call to buy Bitcoin, gold, and silver to protect and grow wealth.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Top gainers and losers at this hour
Price as on 12.50.10 PM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex surges 1,000 points
Stock Market LIVE Updates | Sensex surges over 900 pts, Nifty above 24,100; 5 key factors behind today’s rally
India’s benchmark indices surged to their highest levels since January 6 on Monday, marking a fifth consecutive session of gains. This rally was fueled by a weaker U.S. dollar and strong earnings from major lenders ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank, both of which hit record highs, lifting sentiment across banking stocks.
As of 12:11 p.m. IST, the Nifty 50 was up over 1%, crossing the 24,100 mark, while the BSE Sensex was also trading 1% higher, above the 79,400 level.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | SENSEX SOARS 900 PTS
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Nuvama on HDFC Bank
Rating: Buy
Target price: Rs 2,195 vs Rs 1,950
Upside: 15%
The upgrade follows the bank’s strong Q4FY25 performance, highlighted by a 5 basis point quarter-on-quarter increase in core net interest margin (NIM). Deposit growth remained impressive at 14% year-on-year and 6% sequentially, surpassing the system average of 11%.
Additionally, the slippage ratio improved to 1.2% from 1.4%, positioning HDFC Bank as the best among its peers in this regard. While some margin pressure is anticipated, the full extent of the impact is yet to be seen.
FOREX NEWS | Rupee jumps, hedging costs slide as dollar keeps taking punches
The Indian rupee and other Asian currencies strengthened on Monday as the dollar remained under pressure, with the latest drag coming from U.S. President Trump’s criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, fuelling concerns over central bank independence.
The rupee touched a peak of 85.0525 in early trading before paring gains to last quote at 85.1125, up 0.3% on the day.
CRYPTO NEWS | Bitcoin up 2.55%, trading at $87,248.92, while Ether gained 3.2% to reach $1,639.91
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra among top Nifty gainers
Price as on 11.16.26 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | SENSEX SOARS 800 PTS
Sensex Today | KFC-operator Devyani International to buy Biryani by Kilo, shares jump 4%
Shares of quick service restaurant (QSR) operator Devyani International surged up to 4% to ₹172.65 on the BSE after the company announced its plans to acquire popular food chain Biryani by Kilo, boosting investor sentiment and expanding its footprint beyond existing brands like KFC, Pizza Hut, and Costa Coffee.
Price as on 10.59.25 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Market LIVE Updates | Gold Prices storm past Rs 96k mark, sets new record with Rs 1,500 surge
Unstoppable and glittering, gold prices for June futures on the MCX surged ₹1,500 or 1.4% today, soaring to a new all-time high of ₹96,747 per 10 grams—marking yet another dazzling milestone in its ongoing rally.
Silver May futures also maintained their upward momentum, gaining ₹693 or 0.73% to settle at ₹95,730 per kilogram.
Market LIVE Updates | Nifty Bank hits record high, crosses above 55,000-level as HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank spark fire
In a market still feeling the aftershocks of tariff-related jitters, the banking sector has delivered a remarkable rebound. On Monday, the Nifty Bank index broke past its previous record, breaching the 55,000 mark for the first time ever.
The rally was powered by impressive Q4 earnings from private sector heavyweights HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, which reignited investor confidence and drove strong buying momentum.
Sensex Today | Just Dial shares zoom 9% after Q4 PAT jumps 36% YoY to Rs 158 crore on strong merchant acquisition
The company reported a 36.2% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit to ₹157.6 crore for the March quarter, compared to ₹115.7 crore in the same period last year. According to a regulatory filing, revenue from operations rose 7% YoY to ₹289.2 crore, up from ₹270.3 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Price as on 10.17.34 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Stock Market LIVE Updates | Sensex rallies over 700 pts
Sensex Today | Infosys shares surge 3% despite 12% YoY decline in Q4 profit. Should you buy, sell or hold?
Infosys shares jumped 3% to hit an intraday high of ₹1,462.20 on the BSE on Monday, despite the IT giant reporting a 12% year-on-year (YoY) drop in consolidated net profit for the March quarter. The profit stood at ₹7,033 crore, down from ₹7,969 crore in the corresponding period last year.
Price as on 10.06.08 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Nifty Today | Nifty reclaims 24,000 level
Nifty Today | Check out the top banking gainers as index surges to record high
IndusInd Bank, SBI shares rise 3% each.
Price as on 09.46.38 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | Yes Bank shares rally 5% on reporting 63% YoY jump in Q4 PAT
Yes Bank posted a 63.3% YoY jump in Q4 profit to Rs 738 crore, with NII rising 5.7% and NIM improving to 2.5%. Asset quality strengthened as net NPA fell to 0.3%, while advances and deposits grew 8.1% and 6.8%, respectively. CASA ratio improved to 34.3%. Provisions rose 23% QoQ as gross slippages moderated.
Price as on 09.41.46 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Sensex Today | ICICI Bank gains 2%, hits 52-week high after Q4 profit jumps 18% YoY. Should you buy?
ICICI Bank’s shares, India’s second-largest private-sector lender, climbed 2.15% to hit a new 52-week high of ₹1,437 on Monday, as domestic brokerages expressed optimism following the bank’s strong Q4FY25 results.
Price as on 09.33.22 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Stock Market LIVE Updates | Q4 Earnings Impact
Price as on 09.28.12 AM, Click on company names for their live prices.
Nifty Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Nifty Bank hits new all-time high
Opening Bell: Sensex rallies over 550 pts, Nifty tops 24,000
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Sensex rises over 350 points, Nifty at 23,950 in pre-open session
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: ICICI Bank shares in focus after 18% YoY rise in Q4 profit, NII up 11%
ICICI Bank, India’s second-largest private sector lender, will be in focus on Monday after reporting an 18% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its net profit for Q4FY25, which rose to Rs 12,630 crore. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: HDFC Life shares in focus after 15% YoY rise in Q4 profit. Should you invest?
HDFC Life Insurance Company shares are expected to attract attention on Monday after the company reported a 15% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its Q4FY25 net profit, rising to Rs 475 crore from Rs 411 crore in the same period last year. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Hyundai Motor India shares in focus ahead of lock-in expiry; $9.8 billion worth of stock set to unlock
Hyundai Motor India shares are expected to be in the spotlight on Monday, April 21, as the lock-in period for a significant portion of its equity expires, making nearly $10 billion worth of stock available for trading. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Fidelity, Goldman find tariff haven in Asian consumer stocks
The trade war is turning out to be a windfall for Asian consumer stocks, as investors shift toward companies that meet the essential needs of local consumers. Following the tariff announcements on April 2, strategists at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have advised a defensive stance, recommending Asian consumer staples in their latest reports.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Irdai’s common empanelment drive gains momentum, insurers begin onboarding hospitals for cashless treatment network
The common empanelment initiative mandated by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) in January is now underway, with the General Insurance Council and insurers reaching out to over 600 eye hospitals and 150 general hospitals across the country.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: DBS can make a difference in SME financing and corporate banking: CEO Rajat Verma
Rajat Verma, the newly appointed CEO of DBS Bank India, said the Singapore-based bank is keen to invest in India and that he has taken over a strong foundation to expand the business in the country.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: First shockwaves of Trump’s tariffs are about to hit world economy
In recent months, survey respondents have been increasingly concerned about tariffs and the potential risks they pose to both economic growth and inflation. Read more
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Even as equities bounce investors not ready to lower their guard
The recent recovery in equities has helped ease some worries about market outlook, but derivative traders remain cautious and are not letting their guard down just yet.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty on a strong uptrend, could aim at 24,550-24,850
Technical analysts suggest that the ongoing uptrend is likely to persist, with Nifty projected to trade in the range of 24,550 to 24,850, as indicated by chart patterns.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Valuations look attractive but take stock of sector headwinds
Despite the recent rebound, most companies in a sample from the BSE 500 are still trading below their three-year and five-year average valuations, according to an analysis by ETIG.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Brace yourself, market is likely to get even shakier: Mark Mobius
India is in a strong position to replace China in the global supply chain, according to Mark Mobius, chairman of the Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates: Q4 results today: Tata Investment, Mahindra Logistics among 16 companies to announce earnings on Monday
The fourth-quarter earnings season is gaining pace, with 16 companies set to announce their results on Monday. Notable earnings to watch include those from Mahindra Logistics and Tata Investment. Read more
Stock Market LIVE Updates | Gold hits record high on weak dollar, trade war woes
Gold hit a record high on Monday as the dollar fell to a three-year low and escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and major trading partners fueled recession worries, prompting investors to seek refuge in the safe-haven asset.
Stock Market LIVE Updates | | Stocks in news: ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Tata Investment, Gensol Engineering, IndiGo
Domestic markets staged a strong rebound, climbing over 4.5% during the holiday-shortened week, supported by positive signals from both local and global factors. In today’s session, stocks like ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Infosys, Tata Investment, Gensol Engineering, and IndiGo are expected to be in the spotlight, driven by key news updates and their quarterly earnings announcements.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | GIFT Nifty (Earlier SGX Nifty) signals a muted start
GIFT Nifty on the NSE IX traded higher by 11 points, or 0.05 per cent, at 23,816, signaling that Dalal Street was headed for muted start on Monday.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Indian rupee may nudge higher, bond yields eye central bank policy minutes
The Indian rupee is expected to trade on a stronger note this week, supported by increased portfolio inflows and a softer U.S. dollar. Meanwhile, government bond movements will likely be influenced by the minutes from the Reserve Bank of India’s recent policy meeting.
On Thursday, the rupee ended at 85.3675, marking a weekly gain of nearly 0.8%. Markets remained closed on Friday in observance of Good Friday.
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates | Oil prices fall as progress in US-Iran talks eases supply concerns
Oil prices dipped around 1% on Monday as progress in nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran eased fears that tensions might disrupt supply from the key Middle Eastern oil producer.
Brent crude futures dropped 70 cents, or 1.03%, to $67.26 per barrel as of 0030 GMT, following a 3.2% gain on Thursday. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude declined 68 cents, or 1.05%, to $64 per barrel, after rising 3.54% in the previous session. Markets were closed on Friday for the Good Friday holiday, making Thursday the last trading day of the week.
Stock Market LIVE Updates | Stocks and dollar slide as Trump’s Fed attacks jangle nerves
Asian stocks and U.S. futures declined on Monday, and the dollar weakened, as investor sentiment was dampened by concerns over tariffs and President Donald Trump’s public criticism of the Federal Reserve. This unease pushed gold prices to a new high.
Trump intensified pressure on Fed Chair Jerome Powell last Thursday, with reports indicating his administration is exploring the possibility of removing Powell—a move that could have significant implications for the Federal Reserve’s independence and global financial markets.
