Sensex Nifty Live Updates May 22: Markets Close in Red as Global Cues Weigh

Indian markets slipped on May 22 after a weak global handover, with the Nifty 50 falling 0.82% to 24,609 and the Sensex losing 0.79% to close at 80,951. IndusInd Bank led the gainers, while ONGC, M&M, and Tech Mahindra were among the top losers. Global sentiment remained cautious, with declines across Asian and European markets.

Stock Market Highlights, May 22:

• Markets End Lower: Nifty fell 0.82% to 24,609 and Sensex dropped 0.79% to 80,951, tracking weakness in global markets.
• IndusInd Gains, ONGC Falls: IndusInd Bank rose 1.95%, while ONGC sank 2.82%, leading the top gainers and losers respectively.
• Global Sentiment Mixed: Asian and European markets declined, but U.S. futures showed a mildly positive trend.

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*As of 15:31 IST

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

IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)

IndiGo, operated by InterGlobe Aviation, reported a 62% year-on-year surge in its consolidated net profit for Q4FY25, which rose to ₹3,067 crore, up from ₹1,895 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

IndusInd Bank

IndusInd bank reported a net loss of ₹2,236 crore in the fourth quarter, reversing a net profit of ₹2,346 crore recorded in the same period a year ago. Its net interest income also saw a significant decline of 43% year-on-year, falling to ₹3,048 crore.

National Aluminium Company (NALCO)

NALCO posted a sharp rise in earnings, with net profit more than doubling—up 107.4% year-on-year—to ₹2,067.2 crore, compared to ₹996.7 crore a year ago. Revenue also increased by 47.2%, reaching ₹5,267.8 crore from ₹3,579 crore.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL)

Indian Hotels Company announced on Wednesday that it has signed a pact with the Government of Tripura to renovate the Taj Pushpabanta Palace in Agartala. The property will be transformed into a 100-room heritage hotel.

Oil India 

Oil India posted a 21.6% year-on-year drop in net profit for the March quarter, coming in at ₹1,591.5 crore against ₹2,028.8 crore last year. Revenue slipped slightly by 0.2% to ₹5,518.9 crore. The board has recommended a final dividend of ₹1.50 per share.

Stock Market Outlook for Today:

• Weak Global Cues Likely to Weigh on Sentiment: U.S. indices posted sharp losses overnight, with the Dow Jones down 1.91% and the Nasdaq falling 1.41%. Asian markets are also trading in the red, showing a risk-off tone that could spill over into Indian equities.
• Negative Start Despite Recent Gains: The Nifty opened 0.32% lower at 24,733, retracing some of Wednesday’s gains. Gift Nifty is also down 0.66%, hinting at a cautious start and possible intraday volatility.
• Options Data Suggests Potential Resistance Ahead: The Nifty and Bank Nifty PCRs remain below 1, indicating a bearish bias in the options market. With Max Pain levels at 24,650 for Nifty and 55,000 for Bank Nifty, upside may be limited unless there’s a shift in sentiment.
   

Indian Stock Market Recap: May 21

Markets closed higher on Wednesday, with the Nifty gaining 0.52% to end at 24,813 and the Sensex rising 0.51% to settle at 81,596. Buying interest across sectors helped the indices recover from the previous session’s losses, even as global cues remained mixed.

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Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Net Buy/Sell : 2201.8
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) Net Buy/Sell : 683.8

*As of 09:43 IST
 
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