Sensex Nifty Live Updates May 19: Markets Slip into Red; Nifty Closes Below 25,000

Indian markets slipped into the red on May 19, ending the session lower as weak global cues and profit booking weighed on sentiment. The Nifty 50 closed below the 25,000 mark at 24,945, down 0.30%, while the Sensex fell 0.33% to settle at 82,059. Auto stocks like Bajaj Auto and Hero Motocorp outperformed, but losses in heavyweight IT and telecom names, including Infosys and TCS, dragged the indices lower.

Stock Market Highlights, May 19:

• Benchmarks End Lower Amid Broad-Based Selling: The Nifty closed down 0.30% at 24,945, while the Sensex lost 0.33% to end at 82,059. Weak global cues and profit booking dragged the indices lower in late trade.
• Auto Stocks Outperform; IT Lags: Bajaj Auto led the gainers, rising over 4%, followed by Shriram Finance and Power Grid. On the flip side, tech giants Infosys and TCS declined sharply, weighing on overall sentiment.
• Global Pressure Mounts: European markets traded in the red, and U.S. futures pointed to a sharp decline. Asian peers also showed weakness, reinforcing a cautious tone across global equities.

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Here are the top stocks to watch today following their latest earnings and key business updates.

Delhivery

Delhivery delivered a robust turnaround in the fourth quarter, posting a net profit of ₹72.6 crore—an impressive recovery from a net loss of ₹68.5 crore during the same period last year. Compared to the ₹25 crore profit recorded in Q3 FY25, this represents a 190% sequential surge. Revenue rose 5.6% on a year-over-year basis, while EBITDA nearly tripled, reaching ₹119 crore.

Vodafone Idea

Vodafone Idea, grappling with financial challenges, has approached the Supreme Court to dispute the government’s rejection of its request to waive over $5 billion in interest and penalties stemming from statutory dues.

Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Auto an overseas arm, Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV, has secured unsecured loan facilities totaling €566 million from JP Morgan, DBS Bank, and Citigroup Global Markets Asia. These agreements have a tenure of one year.

Divi’s Laboratories

Divi’s Laboratories reported a 23.04% increase in consolidated net profit for Q4 FY25, reaching ₹662 crore, compared to ₹538 crore in Q4 FY24. The company's operating revenue grew 12.24% year-on-year to ₹2,585 crore for the quarter ending March 31, 2025.

Arvind Fashions

Arvind Fashions posted a net loss of ₹93.15 crore in the fourth quarter, a notable decline from the profit it recorded in the same period last year. This came despite an 8.8% increase in revenue and an 18% growth in EBITDA.

Stock Market Outlook for Today:

• Flat-to-Cautious Start Expected: Nifty may see a muted open with Gift Nifty down 0.29% and today’s opening slightly lower at 25,005. Weak cues from Asian markets and a neutral Nifty Put-Call Ratio (0.73) signal range-bound movement in early trade.
• Global Sentiment Mixed: U.S. markets ended higher, with the Dow and Nasdaq posting gains, but Asian indices are trading lower. This divergence may keep domestic sentiment balanced.
• Support at Max Pain Levels: Nifty and Bank Nifty Max Pain levels at 24,900 and 55,000 respectively suggest strong support zones. Positive FII-DII inflows on Friday could help cushion any downside amid global uncertainty.
   

Indian Stock Market Recap: May 16

Markets closed closed lower on Friday, May 16, with the Nifty falling 0.17% to end at 25,019 and the Sensex slipping 0.24% to close at 82,330.

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Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Net Buy/Sell : 8831
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) Net Buy/Sell : 5187.1

*As of 09:50 IST
 
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