Stock Market Today: Nifty, Sensex End At Over Three-Month High As Banks Rally

The Nifty 50 and Sensex are trading at over three-month high. Track live updates on Indian stock markets here on April 21.

The Nifty 50 and Sensex extended gains as a rise in bank stock spurred bull run. (Photo: Freepik) 

The GIFT Nifty was trading lower Monday morning, implying a negative start to the week. HDFC Bank Ltd., Yes Bank Ltd., HDFC Life Insurance Co., Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., and Jio Financial Services Ltd. share prices may react in Monday's session, due to earnings and business related news.
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Stock Market Live: Sensex, Nifty At Close

  • Nifty 50 closed 1.15% higher at 24,125 mark

  • Sensex closed 1.09% higher at 79,408 mark

  • Nifty Midcap 150 close higher, led by Vodafone Idea, Suzlon Energy

  • Nifty Smallcap 250 close higher, led by Just Dial, Kfin Technologies.

  • Nifty close higher, led by Tech Mahindra, Trent, IndusInd Bank

  • Broader Market Indices outperformed Benchmark Indices.

  • Nifty PSU Bank emerged as top sectoral Gainer for the day, led by Punjab & Sindh Bank, Bank of Maharashtra.

  • All Sectoral Indices ended in green barring Nifty FMCG

  • Nifty PSU Bank, Realty, Oil and Gas, IT, and Nifty Metal higher for the fifth consecutive day.

  • Nifty Auto, Pharma ended higher for the second consecutive day.

  • Nifty Bank, Financial Services, Media ended higher for the fifth consecutive day.

  • Nifty, Sensex, Midcap 150, Small cap 250 ended higher for the fifth day in a row

Coal India Q4 Earning Report Date

Coal India is scheduled to announce its fourth quarter earnings for financial year 2025 on May 7.

Stock Market Live: Nifty, Sensex Near Closing Bell

Near market close the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 were trading 1.07% and 1.13% higher respectively.

Sensex was at 79,402 mark and Nifty 50 was trading at 24,123 mark.

EPFO February Data: 16.10 Lakh Net Addition

Employees' Provident Fund Organization adds 16.10 lakh net members during February 2025.

7.39 lakh new members enrolled with EPFO during the same period.

TRAI January Data: Airtel, Jio Add New Users 

Bharti Airtel saw a net addition of 16.5 lakh mobile users during in January, while Reliance Jio added 6.9 lakh mobile users the same period, according to data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

Vodafone Idea net lost 13.4 lakh mobile users in January, meanwhile BSNL lost 1.5 lakh mobile users in the same period.

Source: Bloomberg

Stock Market Live Update: Nifty, Sensex Jump Over 1%: Three Reasons Why Markets Are Rising Today

The Nifty 50 jumped as much as 1.42% to hit a high of 24,189.55 on Monday, while the Sensex climbed 1.38% to an intraday peak of 79,635.05, extending gains to a fifth straight session. 

Read the full article here.

Stock Market Today: Nifty Bank Hits All-Time High: Three Key Factors Driving The Surge

The Nifty Bank index surged to an all-time high on Monday, adding 1000 points as it rose nearly 2% to trade at 55,291.05. This strong performance is the result of a combination of factors, including strong quarterly earnings from major banks, consecutive rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of India, and ample liquidity in the banking sector.

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Stock Market Live Update: IFGL Refractories Gets Approval To Set Up Manufacturing Plant In Odisha 

IFGL Refractories has received approval from the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) to set up a manufacturing plant, marking a significant step forward in expanding its production capacity.

Tata Elxsi Rises Over 5% Despite A Slip In Q4 Profit

The shares of Tata Elxsi Ltd. rose over 3% on Monday despite its fourth-quarter performance falling short of expectations and brokerages remaining cautious on near-term prospects.

Also Read: Tata Elxsi Rises Over 5% Despite A Slip In Q4 Profit

Stock Market Live Update: FIIs Log Worst IT Outflow In Nearly A Year

In a stark reversal of trends, foreign institutional investors have pulled the plug on Indian IT stocks with staggering intensity. Between April 1-15, FIIs offloaded $1,614 million worth of IT equities—the worst sectoral outflow since June 2024, when $2,559 million was dumped. The exodus occurred over just nine trading sessions, highlighting the sharp pivot in foreign sentiment.

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ITC Share Price Update: Large Trade In Stock

Over 2.3 million shares of ITC were traded via a block deal on Monday. The share of ITC fell as much as 0.80% to Rs 423.90 apiece.

Stock Market Live Update: Ola Electric Stores Without Trade Certificate To Be Shut

  • Maharashtra tells RTOs to shut Ola Electric stores without trade certificates

  • 43 out of 107 Ola Electric stores without trade certificates have shut down

  • The rest 64 Ola Electric stores have to be shut on a day’s notice

  • A total of 214 Ola Electric scooters have been seized from 131 stores inspected

Source: Maharashtra Joint Transport Commissioner’s show cause notice to RTOs on 16 April 2025.

Stock Market Live Update: Inox Wind Ramps Up Execution Of 990 MW Order From Purvah Green

Wind energy solutions provider Inox Wind Ltd. on Monday said it has begun executing a 990 MW turnkey order, part of the 1,500 MW framework agreement it signed with Purvah Green Pvt., a subsidiary of CESC Ltd. The projects are currently underway across multiple sites in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.

According to a company statement, Inox Wind has received all advances related to the order, with commissioning expected to begin in a phased manner from fiscal 2026.

Read full story here.

Stock Market Live Update: Premier Energies Incorporates Subsidiary 

Premier Energies has incorporated a new arm to focus on the manufacturing and processing of high-quality silicon ingots and wafers, which are crucial components in the production of solar cells and other semiconductor applications.

Stock Market Live Update: Olatech Solutions Gets Order Worth Rs 45 Crore 

Olatech Solutions Ltd. has received a Rs 45 crore purchase order for a turnkey project involving the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of IT infrastructure. This project will likely leverage the company's technical expertise to deliver comprehensive IT solutions.

Stock Market Today: International Gemmological Institute Q4 Earnings (Cons, YoY)

  • Net Profit rose 11.6% to Rs 141 crore vs Rs 126 crore

  • Revenue rose 9.6% at Rs 305 crore vs Rs 278

  • Ebitda rose 12.7% at Rs 196 crore vs Rs 173 crore

  • Margin A64.2% vs 62.4%

Stock Market Today: Jio Financial Services Share Price Rises As Q4 Profit, Income Grow

Shares of Jio Financial Services Ltd. were trading in the green in early trade on Monday, after the company posted a rise in profit in the final quarter for fiscal 2025.

Also Read: Jio Financial Services Share Price Rises As Q4 Profit, Income Grow

Stock Market Live Update: One Mobikwik Partners With Poonawalla Fincord 

One Mobikwik System Ltd. has partnered with Poonawalla Fincorp to offer instant personal loans, enhancing its financial services and providing users with easier access to credit.

Stock Market Live Update: Colab Platforms Launches Rs 25-Crore Accelerator Program

Colab Platforms has launched a Rs 25 crore accelerator program aimed at fostering sports-tech innovation in India. The initiative is designed to support startups and entrepreneurs in developing cutting-edge sports technology solutions.

Stock Market Live Update: Intellect Design Arena Secures Multi-Million Deal With UK-Based Bank 

Intellect Design Arena has secured a multi-million deal with a UK-based global bank to accelerate the bank's international wholesale banking expansion. This partnership is expected to drive growth and innovation in the bank's global operations.

Stock Market Live Update: Dynacons Systems & Solutions Secures Rs 138 Crore-Worth Contract From LIC 

Dynacons Systems & Solutions has secured a Rs 138 crore contract from Life Insurance Corp for digital workplace solutions, which will likely involve implementing digital transformation projects to enhance LIC's operational efficiency and productivity.

Stock Market Live Update: Interarch Building Products Gets Order Worth Rs 300 Crore 

Interarch Building Products has received its largest single order for pre-engineered buildings, worth Rs 300 crore. The order is for setting up a plant for a major tyre manufacturing company based in Gujarat, marking a significant milestone for Interarch.

Stock Market Live Update: Lloyds Engineering Works' Board Approves To Raise Rs 987 Crore 

Lloyds Engineering Works' board has approved a plan to raise approximately Rs 987 crore through a rights issue. This move is likely aimed at strengthening the company's financial position and supporting its growth plans.

Yes Bank Shares Rise To Over Two-Month High After Q4 Results

The shares of Yes Bank Ltd. rose to over two-month high after its fourth quarter profit rose 63% year-on-year basis to Rs 738 crore. On a sequential basis the bottom line rose 20.55%.

Also Read: Yes Bank Shares At Over Two-Month High On Q4 Earnings Growth

Stock Market Today: ICICI Bank Share Price Hits Record High As Profit Beats Estimates 

ICICI Bank share price rose to record high in Monday's session as the private lender posted better-than-expected earnings for fourth quarter. An increase in net interest income, loan growth, and improve asset quality supported the 18% on the year net profit growth.

Also Read: ICICI Bank Q4 Results Review: Systematix Maintains 'Buy', Hikes Target Price On An All- Round Performance

Stock Market Live Update Today: HDFC Bank Share Price Hits Record High As Profit Beats Estimates 

Despite a fall in operating profit, HDFC Bank Ltd. managed to post better than expected net profit for January-March on improved asset quality and lower provision. HDFC Bank share price rose as much as 2.31% to life high of Rs 1,950.7 apiece.

Also Read: HDFC Bank Q4 Results Review: Analysts Positive As Credit Costs To Remain Stable

Also Read: HDFC Bank Share Price Hits All-Time High After Q4 Profit Jump

Sectoral Performance At Open: Nifty Bank Emerges As Top Gainer As It Hits Record High 

The NSE Nifty Bank was leading gains at open as it hit record high. The NSE Nifty FMCG declined the most. On NSE, 10 sectoral indices were trading higher, while five declined at open.

Nifty Top Contributors: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank Share Prices Contributes The Most 

ICICI Bank Ltd., HDFC Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., Bharti Airtel Ltd., and State Bank of India added to the Nifty 50 index.

Infosys Ltd., Reliance Industries Ltd., Eternal Ltd., UltraTech Cement Ltd., and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. weighed on the Nifty 50 index.

Stock Market Live Update: Nifty, Sensex Opens Higher As Private Bank Stocks Contribute Most 

The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex opened higher on Monday tracking a sharp rise in private bank stocks. HDFC Bank Ltd. and ICICI Bank Ltd., and Yes Bank Ltd. announced their earnings for January–March, which was better than compared to previous quarters. The upbeat earnings lifted sentiments for financial services' stocks.

The Nifty 50 was trading 73.70 points or 0.31% higher at 23,925.35, and the Sensex was trading 294.73 points or 0.38% higher at 78,847.93.

The Nifty Bank hit record high at open. It rose as much as 1.67% to life high of 55,195.95.

Stock Market Today: Nifty, Sensex Trade Higher At Pre-Open

At pre-open, the NSE Nifty 50 was trading 0.70% higher at 24,017.45, and the BSE Sensex was trading 0.54% higher at 78,976.75.

India Money Market Update: Rupee Rises Against US Dollar, Bond Yield Flat 

Rupee Opens Stronger Against US Dollar

  • Rupee strengthened 27 paise to open at 85.11 against US dollar

  • It ended at 85.38 a dollar on Thursday

Source: Bloomberg

Yield On The 10-Year Bond Opens Flat

  • The yield on the 10-year bond opened flat at 6.37%

Source: Bloomberg

Stock Market Live Update: Nomura India Strategy

  • March 2026 Nifty target at 24,970

  • Prefer domestic plays over exporters

  • Markets resilient with risk premium in check so far

  • Corporate earnings still have downside risk to current estimates

  • Portfolio stance: Selective with a preference for domestic businesses

  • Most positive on financials as the segment has relatively low earnings risk and presents valuation comfort

  • Positive on consumer staples, discretionary, oil and gas, telecom, power, internet, real estate and select domestic healthcare plays

  • Cautious on export sectors and capex themes – IT services, industrials, cement, and metals

  • Pharma - expect tariff impact to be passed on; correction should represent a buying opportunity

  • Continue to recommend a bottom-up approach and would avoid stocks with very high valuation multiples

Dollar Index Slumps To Lowest Level Since March 2022 

The dollar index, which measures the strength of the US unit against six major currencies across the globe, hit the lowest level since March 31, 2022 in Asia-Pacific trade session. The index declined as hedge funds started to sell currency after President Donald Trump's remark on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's tenure raised serious concern about the US central bank's independence and authority.

Trump said in post on social media that Powell's resignation cannot come fast enough. He said Thursday that he's unhappy about Fed not reducing interest rate recently, Bloomberg reported.

The dollar index was trading 0.85% down at 98.39 as of 8:29 a.m. It fell to the low of 98.26 so far today.

Also Read: Trump Studying Whether Removing Powell Is Option, Hassett Says

Gold Prices Hit Record High As Dollar Index Slumps 

Gold prices recovered in Monday's session and hit record high as dollar index slumped to over three year low. A fall in the value of greenback increases the affordability of the bullion.

The Bloomberg spot gold was trading 1.68% higher at $3,382.85 an ounce as of 8:15 a.m. It rose to a record high of 3,384.64 an ounce.

Also Read: Gold Rallies To Record On Trade War Concerns And Weaker Dollar

Asia Market Update: Most Markets Rise Amidst Trade Talks Between US & Japan 

Most markets in Asia-pacific region were trading higher on Monday amidst trade talks between Japan and US. Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that trade talks between the Asian nation and US could work as a model for the world. His statement comes days after his counterpart Donald Trump sating that there's a significant progress in the trade talks.

The CSI 300 and KOSPI were trading 0.26% and 0.22%, higher respectively. The Nikkei 225 was trading nearly 1% down as of 7:58 a.m.

US Market Update: Share Indices End Mixed

Markets on Wall Street ended on a mixed note on Thursday as traders remain concerned over impacts of US's tariff policies amidst ongoing trade talks with Japan.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite ended 1.33% and 0.13% down, respectively. The S&P 500 finished 0.13% higher with last hour gains.

Also Read: US Stocks, Bonds Sink In Broad Retreat From Assets: Markets Wrap

GIFT Nifty Indicates Lower Open; HDFC Bank, Jio Finance, BHEL Share Prices In Focus

The GIFT Nifty was trading lower Monday morning, implying a negative start to the week. HDFC Bank Ltd., Yes Bank Ltd., HDFC Life Insurance Co., Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., and Jio Financial Services Ltd. share prices may react in Monday's session, due to earnings and business related news.

The GIFT Nifty was trading 0.26%, or 61.50 points down at 23,839.50 as of 6:46 a.m.

On Thursday, the NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex rose for fourth session in a row. The benchmark indices recorded the best weekly gains since Feb. 1, 2021. The NSE Nifty 50 closed 414.45 points or 1.77% higher at 23,851.65, while the BSE Sensex ended 1,508.91 points or 1.96% up at 78,553.2.

Also Read: Stock Market Today: All You Need To Know Going Into Trade On April 21

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