Market Overview
Friday, April 25, 2025 – The BSE Sensex slipped over 600 points and the NSE Nifty 50 dipped below 24,100 in early trade as profit-booking set in after a seven-day rally.
Key Indices
Sensex: 79,163.72 (–637.71)
Nifty 50: 24,029.70 (–217.00)
Bank Nifty: 54,616.60 (–584.80)
Sectoral Performance
Broad weakness prevailed across sectors. Nifty Energy led declines, off over 2%, while Nifty IT slipped 0.23% amid mixed Q4 earnings.
Drivers of the Day
Domestic Q4 results, especially from private banks and energy majors, kept investors on the sidelines. Global cues from Asia were upbeat, but they failed to reverse morning losses.
Technical Outlook
Key support for the Nifty is seen at 24,100, with resistance near 24,400. Bank Nifty is expected to oscillate between 54,800 and 55,800.
Top Gainers & Losers
SBI Life Insurance rose 4.44%
Axis Bank fell 4.07%
Stocks to Watch
Analysts highlight Axis Bank, Tech Mahindra, and Macrotech Developers for Q4 action. Small-cap names like NMDC and Suzlon trading under ₹100 are also on radar.
Smart Money Trends
FIIs and MFs continued to build positions in 13 small-cap stocks, notably Pokarna and Paradeep Phosphates, reflecting confidence in select themes.
Looking Ahead
Traders will watch next week’s GDP data, RBI minutes, and global market cues to gauge the next leg of the rally.
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