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Today’s share market’s key developments include: IRCON wins Kerala project, Paras inks drone JV, Cummins faces headwinds, pharma stocks react to US API rule, and FIIs-DIIs pump over ₹3,200 crore—driving market focus as Indian equities eye a flat, rangebound session ahead.
4:00 PM IST
Closing Bell | Sensex ends 156 points lower | Nifty slips below 24,400
Equity benchmarks slipped on Tuesday as the Sensex dropped 156 points, ending its two-day winning streak, while the Nifty fell below 24,400. The rupee declined 0.2% to 84.43/USD due to dollar demand from foreign banks and regional currency weakness. The yuan pulled back from a 6-month high, and the dollar index slipped 0.1%. Top Nifty gainers included CCL Products and Chambal Fertilisers, while Bank of Baroda and Sonata Software were major laggards amid market-wide caution.
2:10 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex dips 200 points | Nifty slips under 24,400
The Sensex declined by 200 points while the Nifty slipped below the 24,400 mark. Bandhan AMC began operations at GIFT City and launched three India-focused feeder funds targeting global investors: Core Equity (USD 995M), Small Cap (USD 1.21B), and Government Securities (USD 367.6M). These funds invest in Bandhan Mutual Fund schemes with robust long-term performance. Top gainers included CCL Products and Godrej Agrovet, while Indian Hotels and Sonata Software were among the top losers during the session.
12:50 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex falls 200 points | Nifty slides below 24,400
Sensex dropped 200 points, while Nifty slipped below 24,400 as markets remained cautious ahead of the US Fed decision. Bitcoin hovered near $94,000 despite weakness in altcoins; BNB emerged as the only major gainer. Union Bank shares fell 3.83% following controversy over a Rs.7.25 crore bulk book purchase involving ex-CEA Krishnamurthy Subramanian. KPMG's report raised concerns over procedural lapses. Top gainers included CCL Products and Bajaj Consumer Care, while Cummins India and Sonata Software led the losers.
11:30 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex falls 250 points | Nifty ends below 24,400
Indian equities declined on Tuesday as the Sensex dropped 250 points and the Nifty fell below 24,400. Pharma stocks slipped up to 3% after a U.S. executive order supporting local drug manufacturing raised concerns for Indian exporters. Meanwhile, India's IPO activity slowed, with $759 million worth of planned listings likely to be postponed amid weak global sentiment. On the upside, Axis Securities remains bullish on large-cap stocks like SBI, ICICI Bank, and Bharti Airtel, projecting up to 40% returns.
10:30 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex drops 250 points | Nifty dips below 24,400
The Sensex dropped 250 points while the Nifty slipped below the 24,400 mark amid broader market weakness. Pharma stocks led the decline with Aurobindo Pharma, Cipla, Lupin, and Ajanta Pharma falling over 2% due to tariff-related concerns. Dr. Reddy’s, Sun Pharma, and Zydus also saw marginal losses. Meanwhile, LIC reshuffled its Rs.15 lakh crore equity portfolio in Q4, increasing exposure to Reliance, Tata Motors, and SBI, while cutting stakes in ICICI Bank, Infosys, TCS, and Bajaj group stocks.
9:15 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | Sensex climbs 100 points | Nifty holds firm above 24,500
Sensex gained 100 points while Nifty crossed the 24,500 mark in early trade on Tuesday. Ircon International shares are likely to be in focus after securing a Rs.187.08 crore contract from KSITIL for a rural industrial park in Kerala. Paras Defence may also attract investor interest following an MoU with Israel’s HevenDrones to launch a JV for defence logistics drones. Separately, Japan’s SMBC is reportedly nearing a major stake acquisition in Yes Bank, signalling increased foreign interest in Indian banking.
GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a flat opening for the Indian markets and is likely to trade in the broad range of 24,200 -24,600.
INDIA VIX: 18.34 | +0.080 (0.44%) ↑ today
1. IRCON bags ₹187-crore contract for rural industrial park in Kerala.
2. Paras Defence signs an MoU with Israel's HevenDrones to forma JV for defence logistics drones.
3. Cummins India shares in focus after parent suspends guidance, Power Gen business drags.
4. PHARMA STOCKS; Trump orders FDA to tighten API source reporting, may name non-compliant foreign drug facilities.
5. FIIs net buy ₹497.79 crore & DIIs net buy ₹2,788.66 crore in equities yesterday(provisional).
Other Asset Classes
Treasury Yields:
US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate rising 2.7 basis points to 4.34% and the two-year rate adding 1.1 basis points to 3.84%.
Currency:
The dollar index was trading slightly above 100 levels.
Commodities:
West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 2.2% at $57.01 a barrel.
Gold was up 3% at $3,339.40 per troy ounce, while silver gained 1.1% to $32.63 per ounce.
Asian Markets
General Trends:
Australian stocks opened flaton Tuesday as investors assessed trade developments between the U.S. and countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Specific Index Performance:
Chinese stocks will reopen after the Labor Day holidays, as signs emerge that the U.S. and China are taking a softer approach to settling trade tensions, stepping back from their previous back-and-forth tariff actions.
Japanese and South Korean markets are closed for public holidays.
Futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index stood at 22,597 pointing to a slightly higher open compared to the HSI's last close of 22,504.68.
India Market Outlook
Market in Previous Session:
Indian benchmark indices recorded their highest close of 2025 on May 5, supported by strong foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and improved market sentiment driven by falling crude oil prices. After opening with a gap-up, the indices traded within a narrow range for the remainder of the session.
At the close, the Sensex was up 295 points or 0.37% to end at 80,797, while the Nifty 50 gained 114.45 points or 0.47%, closing at 24,461.15.
Barring Bank Nifty and PSU Banks, most sectoral indices ended in the green, with notable strength seen in Auto and Energy stocks.
The BSE Midcap index advanced 1.45%, and the BSE Smallcap index rose 1.23%.
Over the last 11 sessions, FIIs have net invested over ₹38,300 crore in Indian equities, according to NSDL data. Further boosting sentiment, Brent crude has fallen below $60 per barrel, marking a year-to-date decline of nearly 20%.
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Nifty Short-Term Outlook:
The index formed a bullish candle but remained within the previous session’s range, indicating ongoing consolidation with a positive undertone.
In the upcoming session, a break below 24,400 could trigger profit booking, dragging the index towards 24,200–24,100 levels.
Broadly, Nifty is expected to continue its consolidation within the 24,600–24,000 zone — a range it has held over the past seven sessions. Strong support lies between 24,000 and 23,800, which coincides with the lows of the last two weeks and the previous major breakout zone.
A sustained close above the resistance zone of 24,550–24,600 could pave the way for an upward move towards the December 2024 high of 24,850 in the near term.
Volatility is likely to stay elevated due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, tariff-related developments, and Q4 earnings progress. The broader trend remains positive, and any dips should be viewed as buying opportunities.
Intraday Levels:
Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 24,590 followed by 24,700 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 24,400, followed by 24,280.
Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 55,250, followed by 55,550, while downside support is found at 54,700, followed by 54,410.
Derivative Market Analysis
Nifty:
The Nifty is currently navigating a tightly contested range, with the highest call open interest at 24,500, followed by 25,000—highlighting overhead resistance. On the downside, strong put open interest at 24,000 and 24,400 underscores firm support at those levels.
FIIs maintained their positive bias, adding 2,902 long positions in index futures while covering 717 short positions, pushing the long-short ratio up from 0.90 to 0.94.
Notably, heavy activity from both call and put writers between the 24,400 and 24,600 strikes has created a congestion zone, making it a key area to monitor. With synthetic futures currently hovering around 24,450, a breakout on either side could prompt a sharp intraday move.
The Put-Call Ratio (PCR) stands at 0.97, suggesting a neutral to mildly bullish sentiment.
Bank Nifty:
Bank Nifty continues to consolidate within a narrow band, with the highest call open interest seen at 55,500, followed by 57,000—indicating layered resistance ahead. On the support front, significant put open interest at the 53,000 and 54,000 strikes reflects a strong base.
Straddle formations at the 55,000 and 55,500 levels signal indecision and a tight trading range. A breakout beyond this consolidation zone could trigger a swift directional move. Immediate support is placed at 54,000, while resistance is capped at 55,500.
The current Put-Call Ratio (PCR) stands at 0.93, indicating a balanced sentiment with a slight bearish undertone.
US Share Market News
Performance Overview:
The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average snapped their nine-day winning streak as traders evaluated updates on global trade and awaited the Federal Reserve's policy decision later this week.
Sector-Specific Movements:
The S&P 500 declined 0.6% to 5,650.4, while the Dow edged down 0.2% at 41,218.8. The Nasdaq Composite closed 0.7% lower at 17,844.2. Barring consumer staples that was little changed, all sectors were in the red, led by energy.
In a social media post Sunday, President Donald Trump said he was authorizing the Department of Commerce and the US Trade Representative to immediately start the process of imposing 100% duties on "movies coming into our country that are produced in foreign lands.
Trump also said Sunday that tariff deals with some countries could come as early as this week.
Economic Indicators:
The Fed's next monetary policy meeting is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, with a decision on interest rates expected on Wednesday. Markets widely expect policymakers to leave rates unchanged, according to the CME FedWatch tool.
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