Sensex Nifty Updates April 29: Indices End Firm Amid Broad Buying; Auto and FMCG Stocks Outperform
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Last Updated: 29th April 2026 - 04:35 pm
Indian markets extended gains with the Sensex rising 0.79% and Nifty up 0.76%, led by strong buying in IT, FMCG, and auto stocks such as ITC, Tech Mahindra, and Maruti Suzuki, while banking stocks remained largely subdued. Global cues were mixed, with Asian markets showing divergence and European indices trading lower. Meanwhile, U.S. markets in the previous session closed mostly weaker, dragged by technology stocks, reflecting cautious global investor sentiment despite easing volatility.
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Stock Market Highlights, April 29
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Domestic Indices Extend Gains: Indian benchmarks closed higher, with the Sensex rising 0.79% to 77,496.36 and the Nifty 50 advancing 0.76% to 24,177.65. Gains were led by ITC, Tech Mahindra, and Reliance, while select banking and pharma stocks limited broader upside.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets showed mixed trends, with Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite gaining, while Japan’s Nikkei declined over 1%. European markets traded lower mid-session, with FTSE 100, CAC 40, and STOXX 50 in the red, reflecting cautious sentiment across regions.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended mixed to lower, with the Dow Jones marginally down 0.05%, NASDAQ falling 0.90%, and the S&P 500 declining 0.49%. Weakness in tech stocks weighed on sentiment, signaling cautious investor positioning globally.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| ITC | 3.88% |
| Tech Mahindra | 3.67% |
| Maruti Suzuki | 2.83% |
| Coal India | 2.76% |
| Reliance | 2.63% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Interglobe Avi | -2.19% |
| Dr Reddys Labss | -1.83% |
| NTPC | -1.36% |
| ICICI Bank | -0.85% |
| Bajaj Finserv | -0.83% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,217.50 | 0.62% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,177.65 | 0.76% |
| Nifty Bank | 55,403.60 | 0.01% |
| SENSEX | 77,496.36 | 0.79% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 17.4375 | -3.39% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 59,917 | -1.02% |
| Hang Seng | 26,111 | 1.68% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,711 | 0.71% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,252 | -0.80% |
| DAX | 24,013 | -0.04% |
| CAC 40 | 8,064 | -0.47% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,821 | -0.27% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 49,141.93 | -0.05% |
| NASDAQ | 24,663.80 | -0.90% |
| S&P 500 | 7,138.80 | -0.49% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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