Indian Stock Market Today April 19, 2025: Sensex and Nifty50 Rally, Banking Stocks Lead, Top Gainers and Market Outlook"

Today's Indian Stock Market Movement: Key Takeaways

April 19, 2025

Today's Indian stock market witnessed a robust rally, with benchmark indices extending gains for a fourth consecutive session. 0 The BSE Sensex surged 1,509 points to close at 78,553, and the NSE Nifty50 climbed 414 points to end at 23,851 on April 19, 2025. 1

Market Overview

The Sensex rallied sharply on Friday, driven by strong buying in financial stocks and positive global cues. 2 Meanwhile, the Nifty50 gained momentum, breaking above key resistance levels around 23,800. 3

Four-Day Winning Streak

Benchmark indices have now chalked up gains in four straight sessions, with the Sensex up over 4,700 points and the Nifty surging more than 1,450 points over this period. 4 Investors in Indian equities have collectively added ₹25.77 lakh crore to their wealth during this rally. 5

Sector Performance

The banking sector led the charge, with the Nifty Bank index poised to hit record highs amid strong earnings anticipation from HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank. 6 All major banks, including SBI, Kotak Mahindra, and Axis Bank, contributed to the sector's outperformance this week. 7

Top Gainings and Notables

• HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank reached all-time highs ahead of Q4FY25 results. 8
• Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank added significant points to the Sensex, collectively pushing gains by over 600 points. 9
• Nifty Realty and Private Bank indices surged 7%, while auto and oil & gas gained around 4% each. 10

Key Drivers Behind the Rally

Foreign portfolio inflows have returned, with FPIs investing over $1 billion in the last three trading days. 11 Easing US tariffs and hopes of global trade relief boosted sentiment, following a 90-day tariff pause announcement. 12

A favourable monsoon forecast and a 25 basis point repo rate cut by the RBI on April 9 have further underpinned market optimism. 13

Technical Outlook

Technically, Nifty50 is approaching the psychological 24,000 mark, with analysts suggesting a buy-on-dips strategy near support levels of 23,500–23,300. 14

Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only. Please consult your financial advisor before making investment decisions. 15

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