Key Points:
- Sensex closed at 80,501, up 259 points
- Nifty 50 closed at 24,346 with a marginal gain of 12 points
- Mixed trend in the market, decline in metal and FMCG stocks
- Strength seen in banking and finance sector
- Investors’ morale strengthened by expectations of trade deal
Performance of Sensex and Nifty
Today on 2 May 2025, the Indian stock market closed with a slight rise after a volatile session.The BSE Sensex closed at 80,501.99 with a gain of 259.75 points. At the same time, NSE Nifty 50 closed at 24,346.70, up 12.50 points.
During the day’s trading, the Sensex touched a high of 81,177 and a low of 79,942. Nifty touched a high of 24,589 and a low of 24,238.
Sectoral Performance: Who won?
Top Sectors:
- Oil & Gas:
The sector witnessed a boom due to stability in global crude prices and news of India-US trade deal. - Banking & Finance:
Buying was seen in stocks like SBI and Bajaj Finance.
Sectors under pressure:
Metal Sector:
- Profit booking was seen in metal stocks, due to which the sector remained in the red.
- FMCG:
Big stocks like Nestlé India saw a decline.
Top Gainers and Losers
Top Gainers
Top Losers
| Company | Percentage Loss |
| Nestlé India | -2.04% |
| Tata Steel | -1.75% |
| Britannia | -1.50% |
| ITC | -1.20% |
Global signals and expectations of trade deal
Amid mixed signals from global markets, Indian investors’ eyes remained fixed on the possible trade agreement between India and the US. After the statement of US President Donald Trump, there is hope in the market that India may get relief in tariffs.
Weekly Overview
Talking about the week, Nifty and Sensex traded in a limited range. Although the weekly closing was almost flat, sector-based fluctuations gave investors an opportunity to make profits on many occasions.
Expert View
Market experts believe that if a concrete statement comes regarding the India-US trade deal, then the market may see further growth. Also, in the coming week, the market will also keep an eye on Q4 results and RBI policy.Sensex
Advice for investors
- Short term traders can get trading opportunities in the banking and energy sectors.
- Long term investors should keep an eye on select fundamentally strong stocks.
- It is advisable to be cautious in the FMCG and metal sectors for now.
How will the next week be?
- The impact of Q4 results will be seen in the week starting May 6.
- Volatility may increase before the RBI monetary policy meeting.
- The activities of foreign investors (FIIs) will have to be monitored.
Important signals for investors
Investors investing in the Indian stock market should pay attention to some important signals at this time:
- Dollar-rupee exchange rate: The rupee remains stable at 83.25 against the dollar. This gives a stable signal for foreign investment.
- FII and DII activities: Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) made net purchases of ₹2,300 crore today, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) sold ₹1,100 crore.
- Bond yield and interest rates: The US 10-year bond yield remains at 4.32%, which may influence global market sentiment.
Based on these signals, the market may see volatility in the next few trading sessions, so it is necessary to do risk analysis before long term investment.
Conclusion
On May 2, 2025, the stock market closed with a slight increase after a stable start. Positive sentiment of investors was seen in both Nifty and Sensex, although there was a mixed performance at the sectoral level. In the coming week, the market movement will depend on trade deals, company results and policy decisions.
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