Sensex Nifty Updates April 22: Sensex, Nifty End Lower as Tech Stocks Tumble; Global Cues Remain Mixed
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Last Updated: 5th May 2026 - 06:56 pm
Indian markets closed sharply lower, with the Sensex falling 0.95% and Nifty declining 0.81%, dragged by a steep sell-off in IT stocks, particularly HCL Tech. FMCG and power stocks offered some support. Global cues remained mixed, with Asian markets showing divergence and European indices trading lower. Meanwhile, U.S. markets ended in the red in the previous session, reflecting cautious investor sentiment, while a rise in India VIX signaled increased market volatility.
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Stock Market Highlights, April 22
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Domestic Indices Decline Sharply: Indian benchmarks ended lower, with the Sensex falling 0.95% to 78,516.49 and the Nifty 50 dropping 0.81% to 24,378.10. IT stocks led the decline with HCL Tech plunging over 10%, while FMCG and power stocks like HUL and NTPC provided support.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets showed mixed trends, with Nikkei and Shanghai Composite posting gains, while Hang Seng declined. European markets traded lower at mid-session, with DAX, CAC 40, and STOXX 50 in the red, indicating cautious sentiment across global equities.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets closed lower, with the Dow Jones and NASDAQ falling 0.59% each, while the S&P 500 declined 0.63%. The weakness reflected investor caution amid rising uncertainties and broad-based selling pressure across sectors.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| TATA Cons. Prod | 3.20% |
| HUL | 2.51% |
| NTPC | 2.32% |
| Hindalco | 1.79% |
| TMPV | 1.46% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| HCL Tech | -10.82% |
| Infosys | -3.40% |
| M&M | -3.01% |
| TCS | -2.76% |
| Tech Mahindra | -2.55% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,378.50 | 0.09% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,378.10 | -0.81% |
| Nifty Bank | 57,124.45 | -0.43% |
| SENSEX | 78,516.49 | -0.95% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 18.40 | 4.39% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 59,585 | 0.40% |
| Hang Seng | 26,163 | -1.22% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,709 | 0.52% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,494 | -0.038% |
| DAX | 24,179 | -0.38% |
| CAC 40 | 8,199 | -0.46% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,916 | -0.26% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 49,149.38 | -0.59% |
| NASDAQ | 24,259.97 | -0.59% |
| S&P 500 | 7,064.01 | -0.63% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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