Sensex Nifty Updates April 21: Sensex Jumps Nearly 1%, Nifty Nears 24,600; FMCG Stocks Lead Surge
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Last Updated: 21st April 2026 - 04:29 pm
Indian markets ended strong with the Sensex rising 0.96% and Nifty gaining 0.87%, led by sharp buying in FMCG and financial stocks like Nestle, HUL, and ICICI Bank. Broader sentiment remained positive as Bank Nifty outperformed and volatility eased significantly. Global cues were supportive, with Asian and European markets trading higher. However, U.S. markets closed on a muted note in the previous session, reflecting mild profit booking and cautious investor sentiment.
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Stock Market Highlights, April 21
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Domestic Indices Extend Gains: Indian benchmarks ended higher, with the Sensex rising 0.96% to 79,273.33 and the Nifty 50 advancing 0.87% to 24,576.60. FMCG and financial stocks led gains, with Nestle surging 7.27%, followed by HUL and Trent, while select financials saw mild pressure.
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Global Cues Positive: Asian markets closed mostly in the green, led by Japan’s Nikkei, which gained 0.89%, while Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite posted modest advances. European indices traded higher at mid-session, with DAX and STOXX 50 leading gains, indicating supportive global sentiment.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended on a muted note, with the Dow Jones flat, while the NASDAQ declined 0.26% and the S&P 500 slipped 0.24%. The cautious trend reflected mild profit booking and mixed cues from technology and broader sectors.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Nestle | 7.27% |
| HUL | 3.55% |
| Trent | 3.48% |
| ICICI Bank | 2.37% |
| Bajaj Finance | 2.30% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| SBI Life Insura | -3.58% |
| Bharat Electronics | -1.32% |
| Jio Financial | -1.01% |
| Dr Reddys Labs | -0.97% |
| Titan Company | -0.74% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,574.50 | 0.55% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,576.60 | 0.87% |
| Nifty Bank | 57,372.45 | 1.39% |
| SENSEX | 79,273.33 | 0.96% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 17.5325 | -6.69% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 59,349 | 0.89% |
| Hang Seng | 26,487 | 0.48% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,685 | 0.072% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,628 | 0.18% |
| DAX | 24,553 | 0.56% |
| CAC 40 | 8,341 | 0.12% |
| STOXX 50 | 6,003 | 0.35% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 49,442.56 | -0.0099% |
| NASDAQ | 24,404.39 | -0.26% |
| S&P 500 | 7,109.14 | -0.24% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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