Sensex Nifty Updates April 24: Indices Drop Over 1% as IT Stocks Slide; Nifty Below 23,950, Sensex Down 1.27%
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Last Updated: 24th April 2026 - 03:50 pm
Indian markets closed sharply lower, with the Sensex down 1.27% and Nifty falling 1.11%, dragged by a steep sell-off in IT stocks like Infosys, TCS, and HCL Tech. Defensive names offered limited support. Global cues remained weak, with European markets trading lower and Asian markets mixed. U.S. markets also ended in the red in the previous session, reflecting continued pressure on technology stocks, while rising India VIX signaled increasing market volatility and caution.
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Stock Market Highlights, April 24
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Domestic Indices Decline Sharply: Indian benchmarks ended lower, with the Sensex falling 1.27% to 76,681.29 and the Nifty 50 dropping 1.11% to 23,904.30. IT stocks led losses with Infosys, HCL Tech, and TCS tumbling, while select defensives like Coal India and Nestle showed resilience.
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Global Cues Weak: Asian markets were mixed, with Nikkei and Hang Seng posting gains while Shanghai edged lower. European indices traded firmly in the red mid-session, with CAC 40 leading declines. Broad weakness across regions reflected cautious sentiment amid rising volatility and sector-specific pressures globally.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended lower, with the NASDAQ falling 0.89%, S&P 500 declining 0.41%, and Dow Jones slipping 0.36%. Losses were driven by weakness in technology stocks, mirroring global pressure on IT shares and cautious investor positioning.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Coal India | 1.19% |
| Trent | 1.08% |
| Nestle | 0.77% |
| Hindalco | 0.67% |
| SBI | 0.63% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Infosys | -6.93% |
| HCL Tech | -5.82% |
| TCS | -4.95% |
| Tech Mahindra | -4.43% |
| Sun Pharma | -3.55% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 23,948.50 | -0.73% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,904.30 | -1.11% |
| Nifty Bank | 56,097.00 | -0.37% |
| SENSEX | 76,681.29 | -1.27% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 19.80 | 6.51% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 59,716 | 0.97% |
| Hang Seng | 25,978 | 0.24% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,679 | -0.33% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,389 | -0.66% |
| DAX | 24,054 | -0.42% |
| CAC 40 | 8,137 | -1.12% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,858 | -0.63% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 49,310.32 | -0.36% |
| NASDAQ | 24,438.50 | -0.89% |
| S&P 500 | 7,108.40 | -0.41% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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