Today’s Stock Market Highlights (02 May, 2025)
The stock market gained tremendous momentum on Friday. The Sensex jumped 920 points and crossed the 81,000 mark, while the Nifty reached close to 24,600. Almost all sectoral indices are trading in the green, bringing back cheer on the faces of investors.
Market opening and opening conditions
Today’s trading started with a positive environment. Sensex and Nifty gave a strong gap-up opening, mainly due to good signals from global markets and FII buying.
- Sensex: +920 points up, around 81,050
- Nifty 50: +270 points up, around 24,580
- BSE Midcap and Smallcap: Both up about 0.5%
Sector based performance
Today all sectors are trading in the green. Strong buying has been seen especially in banking, automobile, metal and FMCG sectors.
Top performing sectors:
- Banking sector: IndusInd Bank and HDFC Bank rise
- Metal sector: Hindalco and Vedanta rise
- Auto sector: Maruti Suzuki and M&M strengthen
- Infrastructure: Adani Ports great gainer
Weak performing stock market:
- Eicher Motors
- Nestle India
- Cipla
- HUL (Hindustan Unilever)
- Bajaj Finserv
Sector based performance
Market Outlook
The Indian stock market’s recent performance reflects a combination of strong corporate earnings, substantial foreign investments, and positive technical indicators. While geopolitical tensions remain a concern, the market’s resilience suggests a continued bullish trend in the near term. Investors are advised to stay informed and consider sector-specific developments when making investment decisions. Sensex
Mahindra & Mahindra: The company’s shares rose by 1.8% following the announcement of its acquisition of a majority stake in SML Isuzu for ₹5.55 billion. However, SML Isuzu’s shares fell by 10% due to the deal’s valuation being significantly below market price .
IT Sector: Tech stocks, including TCS and Infosys, rallied as Cognizant reported better-than-expected Q1 earnings and lifted its outlook, boosting investor confidence in the sector. Sensex
Movement of major stocks
Top Gainers
| Stock Name | Percentage Gain |
| Adani Ports | +3.7% |
| Hindalco | +3.4% |
| Maruti Suzuki | +2.9% |
| IndusInd Bank | +2.9% |
| M&M | +2.5% |
Top Losers
| Stock Name | Percentage Decline |
| Eicher Motors | -1.2% |
| Nestle | -0.9% |
| Bajaj Finance | -0.8% |
| Cipla | -0.7% |
| HUL | -0.6% |
Signals from global markets
The US markets rose yesterday, which also had an impact on the Indian markets. NASDAQ and S&P 500 remained strong, which improved investor sentiment. Apart from this, the Indian stock market benefited from the softening of oil prices and the fall in the dollar index.
Investors’ strategy
- Small and midcap stocks also rose well today.
- Investors are now waiting for Nifty to stay above 24,600.
- Experts believe that if Nifty closes above 24,600, the next target could be 24,800.
Analysts’ opinion
According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services,
“This trend of uptrend in the market continues due to strong FII flow and good corporate results. Auto and banking sectors may show further strength in the coming times.”
Market outlook for the coming time
- Investors are advised to invest with a long term view.
- At technical levels, Nifty may face resistance at 24,600 and then 24,800.
- The next target for Sensex is considered to be 81,500.
Contributing Factors
The market’s positive momentum can be attributed to several factors:
- Global Cues: Positive trends in global markets provided a favorable backdrop for Indian equities.
- Corporate Earnings: Strong quarterly results from major companies boosted investor confidence.
- Economic Indicators: Improved macroeconomic data and expectations of continued growth supported the rally.
Conclusion
Today’s stock market movement has once again proved that if there is positive sentiment and global support in the market, the Indian market can gain momentum. The boom in all sectors and the strong performance of major stocks remains a ray of hope for investors. Now it will be interesting to see how fast Nifty and Sensex touch their respective highest levels.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Consult a certified financial advisor before investing. MoneyFlowInsight does not take responsibility for any investment decision based on this information.
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