Today’s share market’s key developments include: IRFC signed a tripartite MoU for port and multimodal financing, NBCC won ₹271.32 crore in orders, IT stocks stayed in focus amid SaaS sell-off fears, while FIIs and DIIs remained net buyers, adding liquidity support to domestic equities today overall.
3:30 PM IST
Closing Bell | 3:30 PM IST | 04 Feb 2025 | Sensex ends 78 points higher | Nifty sustains above 25,750
Benchmark indices ended marginally higher, with the Sensex closing up 78 points and the Nifty holding above 25,750. The rupee weakened by 0.2% to ₹90.4350 against the U.S. dollar, compared with the previous close of ₹90.2650. Suven Life Sciences, Sheela Foam, Avanti Feeds, Adani Power, and IDBI Bank led the gains. On the downside, Latent View Analytics, Infosys, Triveni Turbine, and Tata Consultancy Services declined, reflecting selective profit-taking across sectors.
2:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | 2:30 PM IST | 04 Feb 2025 | Sensex rises over 100 points | Nifty trades above 25,800
Indian equities traded firm, with the Sensex rising over 100 points and the Nifty holding above 25,800. European markets touched record highs as commodity volatility eased and investor attention moved to corporate earnings. The STOXX 600 gained 0.8%, led by basic resources, while Siltronic advanced after better-than-expected results. Tech stocks stayed in focus globally following strong quarterly sales at Palantir. In commodities, aluminium futures rose to ₹320.55 per kg on fresh demand. Australian shares closed higher, supported by gains in miners and banks.
1:20 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | 1:20 PM IST | 04 Feb 2025 | Sensex drops over 100 points | Nifty trades below 25,750
Indian equities traded lower with the Sensex slipping over 100 points and the Nifty moving below 25,750. BHEL secured an order valued between ₹1,200–1,500 crore from Hindalco. Gold rebounded close to $5,100 on renewed safe-haven demand amid rising US–Iran tensions, after strong gains in the previous session. Silver, platinum, and palladium also advanced sharply. Separately, Sebi proposed easing broker eligibility norms and suggested regulatory amendments, while 12.8 lakh Kotak Mahindra Bank shares changed hands in a block deal.
12:30 PM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | 12:30 PM IST | 04 Feb 2025 | Sensex drops 100 points | Nifty trades below 25,750
Indian equities traded lower, with the Sensex slipping 100 points and the Nifty moving below 25,750. Bank of America revised its outlook on the Indian rupee, now expecting it to strengthen to ₹88.60–₹89 per US dollar after a US trade deal triggered the sharpest single-day gain in over seven years. The bank indicated limited RBI intervention at current levels. Meanwhile, copper futures advanced ₹9.60 to ₹1,326.70 per kg on MCX due to stronger spot demand. The Nifty Consumer Durables index rose nearly 2%.
11:30 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | 11:30 AM IST | 04 Feb 2025 | Sensex drops over 150 points | Nifty slips below 25,700
Domestic equities traded lower, with the Sensex slipping over 150 points and the Nifty moving below 25,700. Indian government bonds edged slightly higher amid subdued trading, ahead of the RBI’s scheduled debt purchase and policy decision. The 10-year benchmark yield eased to 6.7152%. One-, two-, and five-year OIS rates remained steady to marginally lower. Globally, Bitcoin rebounded near $76,000 after recent weakness, while Gokaldas Exports extended gains. HAL declined after rival firms advanced in defence project shortlisting.
10:30 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | 10:30 AM IST | 04 Feb 2025 | Sensex traded choppily | Nifty slipped below the 25,750 mark
Indian equity markets traded with volatility as the Sensex moved unevenly and the Nifty slipped below 25,750. IT stocks faced heavy pressure, wiping out nearly ₹1.75 lakh crore in value amid concerns that rapid AI adoption could disrupt traditional software and IT services. Global tech weakness added to the sell-off. Gold demand stayed firm in China ahead of the Lunar New Year, while tighter controls limited volatility. Markets remained cautious before PMI and US payroll data.
9:30 AM IST
Stock Market LIVE Update | 9:30 AM IST | 04 Feb 2025 | Sensex trades unevenly | Nifty stays above 25,700
Indian equity benchmarks moved in a volatile manner, with the Sensex fluctuating and the Nifty holding above the 25,700 mark. The rupee weakened in early trade, slipping around 22 paise to near 90.54 against the US dollar. Gold and silver prices on MCX gained up to 4%. Brandman Retail’s IPO opened for subscription, attracting modest grey market interest ahead of its February 11 SME listing. Meanwhile, Bharat Coking Coal and Nazara Technologies remained in focus following weak Q3 earnings updates.
Source: Bajaj Broking Research Desk.
GIFT NIFTY: Gift Nifty suggests a flat opening for the Indian market. Nifty spot in today's session is likely to trade in the range of 25,500-26,000.
INDIA VIX: 12.90 | -0.97 (7.00%) ↓ today
Treasury Yield:
The US 10-year Treasury yield was down more than 1 basis point at 4.265%.
Currency:
The Indian rupee appreciated sharply and is placed at 90.45 per dollar.
Commodities:
Gold prices rose in early Asian trade on Wednesday, coming back in sight of key levels as signs of renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran drummed up safe haven demand. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $4,995.60 an ounce by 19:18 ET (00:18 GMT), while gold futures for April rose 1.7% to $5,017.19/oz.
Brent futures rose $1.03, or 1.55%, to close at $67.33 per barrel.
The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, was 0.12% lower at 97.42.
General Trends:
Asia-Pacific markets mostly fell on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street losses after a sell-off in U.S. technology stocks weighed on sentiment.
Sector-Specific Indicators:
Japan’s Nikkei 225 lost 1.2%, while the Topix declined 0.39%. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 0.22%. South Korea’s Kospi advanced 0.4%, while the small-cap Kosdaq added 1.01%.
Market in the Previous Session:
On February 3rd, domestic benchmarks logged a sharp relief rally, with the BSE Sensex jumping 2.54% to 83,739.13 and the NSE Nifty 50 advancing 2.55% to 25,727.55, after the long-pending India–US trade pact cleared a key macro-overhang and triggered broad-based risk-on sentiment.
The US will cut reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, while India will lower trade barriers and increase imports from the US, with PM Modi calling the deal a boost for “Made in India” exports and long-term strategic ties.
Adani Group stocks attracted buying on hopes of gains from stronger energy trade ties and infrastructure opportunities linked to deeper bilateral relations.
Midcap and small-cap indices outperformed, with both gaining nearly 3%, reflecting strong broad-based participation.
Most sectoral indices ended higher, with realty leading the gains at nearly 4.8%, followed by infrastructure, energy, pharma and banking, while FMCG rose modestly and IT lagged other sectors.
Nifty Short-Term Outlook:
The index formed a bear candle (as close was below the open) with a sizable bullish gap ( 25108-25641) below its base signaling profit booking at higher levels after a strong opening on the weekly expiry trade.
Index has immediate support at 25450 levels being the confluence of the last week high and 20 days EMA. Nifty holding above the support area will keep the bias positive and will open upside towards 26,000 and 26350 levels in the coming sessions.
Volatility is likely to remain elevated amid uncertain global cues and the upcoming RBI monetary policy announcement.
Key short-term support is placed in the 25,100–24,800 zone being the confluence of the 52-week EMA and the bullish gap area of Tuesday.
Intraday Levels:
Nifty: Intraday resistance is at 25,860, followed by the 26,000 levels. Conversely, downside support is located at 25,620, followed by 25,500.
Bank Nifty: Intraday resistance is positioned at 60,380, followed by 60,600, while downside support is found at 59,750, followed by 59,500.
Nifty:
Major Call OI at 27,000 and active writing near 26,000 indicate immediate resistance zones.
Nifty synthetic futures around 25,758 suggest a breakout above 25,800 can trigger upside towards 26,000.
Fresh Call and Put OI addition at 25,800 marks it as the key deciding level.
Strong Put writing between 25,000–25,800 and ITM Put writing at 26,000 provide multiple supports and strong positive conviction.
Overall bias remains positive; any dip may be considered a buying opportunity.
Bank Nifty:
Heavy Put writing at 60,000 confirms strong support for Bank Nifty.
Call unwinding at 60,000 ,61,000 & 62,000 reflects improving bullish sentiment.
Mild Call writing at 60,100–60,300 forms an immediate resistance zone.
A sustained move above 60,300 can lead to upside towards 61,000.
Bias remains positive above 60,000; a break below may lead to consolidation between 59,000–60,000.
Performance Overview:
The S&P 500 pulled back as investors dumped technology stocks and moved into shares more broadly linked to improvements in the economy.
Sector-specific indicator:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 166.67 points, or 0.34%, to end at 49,240.99. The Nasdaq Composite shed 1.43%, settling at 23,255.19.
Most tech shares were in the red, including most of the “Magnificent Seven” names that have reported earnings so far — Microsoft and Meta Platforms were both down more than 2%, while Apple was marginally lower. Nvidia also slumped, with the artificial intelligence bellwether’s nearly 3% drop adding to its losses for the year.
Economic indicator:
A busy earnings week is underway, with Alphabet slated to report results on Wednesday and Amazon due Thursday.
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