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Today’s share market’s key developments include: Alkem probes US cyber fraud, RVNL secures ₹115.8 crore order, Bajaj Auto invests €125m in its Dutch arm, Infosys expands DNB tie-up, and FIIs net buy ₹5,392.94 crore while DIIs sell ₹1,668.47 crore.
3:40 PM IST
Closing Bell | Sensex closed 200 points lower | Nifty falling below the 25,050 mark
The Sensex ended 200 points lower, while the Nifty slipped below the 25,050 mark amid mixed market sentiment. Among the top gainers were Rites Ltd, rising 14.18%, followed by Cochin Shipyard Ltd with an 11.25% gain, and Shipping Corporation of India up 9.16%. On the losing side, Godfrey Phillips fell 5%, Tega Industries declined 3.84%, and Kaveri Seed dropped 3.14%. Broader market movement reflected volatility as investors reacted to earnings and global cues.
2:40 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex drops over 200 points | Nifty slides below the 25,000
Markets declined on Friday with the Sensex shedding over 200 points and the Nifty slipping below 25,000. Pankaj Tibrewal of IKIGAI Asset Managers warned against entering at euphoric valuations, favouring cash for better entry points. He finds defence stocks overvalued but sees potential in South Indian cement, metals, and consumer discretionary plays for H2FY26. BHEL posted a 3% YoY rise in Q4 net profit to ₹504.45 crore, while revenue increased 8.87% to ₹8,993.37 crore. Cochin Shipyard led top gainers, rising nearly 14%.
1:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex slips 300+ pts | Nifty dips below 25,000
The Sensex dropped over 300 points while the Nifty slipped below 25,000 amid market volatility. Top gainers included Cochin Shipyard (up 11.89%), Rites, and RVNL. Among laggards were Godfrey Phillips (down 5%), NCC, and Tega Industries. Meanwhile, Jefferies' Chris Wood flagged lower US tariff expectations, though macro risks remain. Additionally, several mid-cap stocks like Indian Hotels and Oberoi Realty are trading below industry PE and may offer up to 30% upside, according to Trendlyne.
12:10 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex sheds 300 points | Nifty drops below 25,000
The Sensex slipped over 300 points while the Nifty fell below the 25,000 mark amid broader market weakness. Despite regulatory and financial concerns, Gensol Engineering shares surged 5% for the fourth straight day, following the resignation of key directors. Meanwhile, the RBI is likely to set the cut-off yield for India's 2031 bond at 6.08% as the government looks to raise Rs.250 billion. Auto stocks traded higher, with gains in Tata Motors, Eicher Motors, Maruti, and Bajaj Auto leading sector momentum.
11:10 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex slips over 200 points | Nifty drops below 25,000
Sensex fell over 200 points and Nifty slipped below the 25,000 mark in Friday’s session. Despite the decline, auto stocks traded in the green with gains in Eicher Motors, Tata Motors, and Maruti Suzuki. Cochin Shipyard surged over 12% post strong Q4 results. Zomato and Swiggy shares rose up to 3.3% after removing rain surcharge waivers for premium members. Swiggy and Eternal also saw modest gains as market sentiment fluctuated on mixed earnings and global cues.
10:20 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex drops over 200 points | Nifty dips below 25,000
Markets opened lower on Friday, with the Sensex slipping over 200 points and the Nifty falling below 25,000. JSW Energy shares rose 2% after reporting a 16% YoY profit jump and announcing a ₹10,000 crore fundraise. RVNL surged nearly 6% on securing a ₹160 crore railway order. PB Fintech gained over 1% after a 185% YoY jump in Q4 net profit. Bharti Airtel and IndusInd Bank led losses, while Crompton Greaves and Bharat Electronics posted notable gains.
09:20 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex slips over 100 points | Nifty remains above the 25,000 level
Sensex fell over 100 points in the pre-open session while Nifty stayed above the 25,000 mark. JSW Energy shares gained attention after reporting a 16% YoY rise in Q4 profit to ₹408 crore and announcing a ₹10,000 crore fundraising plan. Bharti Airtel shares may see action as Singtel plans to sell ₹8,500 crore worth of shares via block deals. JSW Paints leads the race to acquire Akzo Nobel India, while IndusInd Bank revealed a ₹674 crore accounting error in its microfinance books.
GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a positive opening for Indian market. Nifty spot in today’s session is likely to trade in the range of 24,900-25,300.
INDIA VIX: 17.56 | +0.34 (1.97%) ↑ today
1. Alkem Labs' US arm hit by cyber fraud; financial loss under probe.
2. RVNL Bags Order Worth ₹115.8 Cr From Central Railway.
3. Bajaj Auto board approves additional investment of up to Euro 125 m (Approx ₹1,199.92 crore) in Netherlands-arm Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV.
4. Infosys extends strategic collaboration with DNB Bank ASA to accelerate its digital transformation.
5. FIIs net buy ₹5,392.94 crore while DIIs net sell ₹1,668.47 crore in equities.
Other Asset Classes
Treasury Yields:
U.S. Treasury yields moved lower on Thursday as investors digested a cooler-than-expected inflation reading. The 10-year Treasury yield declined 8.1 basis points to 4.447%.
Currency:
The U.S. dollar slipped on Thursday after a flurry of economic data. The dollar index fell 0.11% to 100.89.
Commodities:
Gold prices rose more than 1% on Thursday, aided by a softer dollar and weak U.S. economic data. Spot gold settled up 1.2% at 3,226.6 an ounce.
Oil prices fell Thursday on expectations that the U.S. and Iran may soon reach a deal over Tehran’s nuclear program. Brent crude futures with July expiry fell 2.36% to close at $64.53 a barrel.
Asian Markets
General Trends:
Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell Thursday, breaking ranks with Wall Street as investors assessed U.S.-China trade developments.
Specific Index Performance:
Japan’s economy shrank for the first time in a year, contracting 0.2% in the March quarter as exports declined sharply, preliminary government data showed Friday.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 0.45%, while the Topix lost 0.70%. South Korea’s Kospi declined 0.73%.
India Market Outlook
Market in Previous Session:
Indian equity benchmarks wrapped up the weekly expiry session on a firm footing, with the Nifty decisively reclaiming the psychological 25,000 mark. Nifty started the session on a flat note. It faced selling pressure in the initial trade to form an intraday low of 24,494. However, strong buying demand in the Mid session saw the index not only recover its decline, but also close firmly higher above 25050 levels.
The Sensex was up 1,200 points or 1.48% at 82,530.74, and the Nifty was up 395 points or 1.60% at 25,062.10.
All sectoral indices ended firmly in the green, led by strong traction in realty, oil & gas, metals, media, IT, auto, and banking—each logging gains of 1–2%.
The broader market extended its up move, with the BSE Midcap index advancing 0.6% and the Small-cap index outperforming with a 0.9% uptick.
Investor focus has now shifted to the upcoming address by the Federal Reserve Chair, expected to offer crucial insights into the policy outlook, especially amid the recent softening in U.S. inflation data.
TRADE SETUP FOR MAY 15
Nifty Short-Term Outlook:
Index formed a small bull candle which mostly remained enclosed inside previous session price range signaling consolidation after Monday’s strong up move.
Index after breaking out of a 12-session consolidation range (24,589-23,848), is currently retesting the breakout zone around 24,400-24,600. Sustaining above this level would maintain the positive bias.
We expect the index to hold above the same and extend its uptrend toward 25,200-25,300, aligning with the measuring implication of the recent range breakout and 78.6% retracement of the entire decline (26,277-21,744).
Key short-term support lies in the Monday gap-up zone (24,200-24,000), which coincides with a significant retracement level.
Intraday Levels:
Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 25,200 followed by 25,290 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 25,010, followed by 24,900.
Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 55,810, followed by 56,050, while downside support is found at 55,250, followed by 54,900.
Derivative Market Analysis
Nifty:
Major Call Open Interest (OI) is noted at the 26,000 level, whereas immediate Call writing is seen at the 25,500 level, which will act as resistance.
A dominance of Put writers is observed across strikes below the 25,000 level, suggesting multiple support levels.
Significant Put OI addition is noted at the 25,000 level, which will serve as immediate support.
Accumulation of both Call and Put OI at the 25,000 strike suggests the formation of a straddle.
The Put-Call Ratio (PCR) for Nifty rose by 0.30 and is now at 1.19.
Bank Nifty:
The highest Put OI is observed at the 25,000 level, which will serve as critical support for the day.
Active participation of Put writers across strikes below 55,500 is visible, while Call writers have unwound their positions, indicating a positive bias.
Call writers are seen at the 55,500 and 60,000 levels, indicating resistance at those levels.
An interesting point to note is the major Call OI at the 60,000 level.
According to the option chain, the immediate range for Bank Nifty is 55,000 to 56,500. A breakout on either side of this range is likely to trigger a directional move.
US Share Market News
Performance Overview:
S&P 500 rose on Thursday, as softer retail sales data signalling a weaker consumer, stoked bets on Federal Reserve rate cuts, pushing Treasury yields lower.
Sector-Specific Movements:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 271 points, or 0.7%, the S&P 500 index added 0.4%, and the NASDAQ Composite slipped 0.2%.
The cooler-than-expected consumer price and producer price report in April offers some relief for a Fed increasingly concerned about an acceleration in cost pressures, especially as near-term inflation expectations have soared more recently.
Additionally, retail sales fell 1.0% on the month in March, a more substantial loss than the 0.5% expected.
Economic Indicators:
On the economic front, traders will keep an eye out Friday for housing starts data and the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey.
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