Sensex Nifty Live Updates May 26: Sensex Gains 460 Points; Nifty Ends Above 25,000

Indian markets advanced on May 26. The Nifty 50 rose 0.60% to close at 25,001, while the Sensex added 0.56% to settle at 82,176. Bajaj Auto, JSW Steel, and M&M were among the top performers, whereas Eternal and Kotak Mahindra ended lower. Global cues were mixed, with European indices trading higher, while Asian markets showed divergent trends and U.S. futures pointed to a potential positive start.

Stock Market Highlights, May 26:

• Domestic Indices End Higher: Indian markets closed in the green, with the Nifty 50 gaining 0.60% to end at 25,001 and the Sensex rising 0.56% to 82,176. Bajaj Auto, JSW Steel, and M&M led the gainers, while Eternal and Kotak Mahindra were among the top laggards.
• Mixed Global Market Trends: Asian markets showed a mixed picture—Japan’s Nikkei rose 1%, but Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 1.35%. In Europe, major indices like the DAX (+1.61%) and CAC 40 (+1.22%) were trading higher mid-session.
• US Futures Signal a Potential Strong Opening: US market futures were firmly in the green, with the NASDAQ up 1.31% and S&P 500 futures climbing 1.13%, indicating a possible positive start on Wall Street.

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

JSW Steel

On May 23, JSW Steel, India’s largest steel producer, reported a consolidated net profit of ₹1,503 crore for the January–March quarter, reflecting a 16% year-on-year growth from ₹1,209 crore in the same quarter last year. The board has proposed a final dividend of ₹2.80 per share.

NTPC

State-run power utility NTPC Ltd announced its earnings for the March quarter of FY25 on May 24, registering a 21.7% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹7,897.14 crore. This growth, driven by stronger revenue from power generation, compares with ₹6,490.05 crore posted during the same period in FY24.

Ashoka Buildcon

Ashoka Buildcon posted a significant 73.2% rise in net profit for the March quarter, reaching ₹432.2 crore, up from ₹249.6 crore a year earlier. However, revenue for the quarter declined by 11.7%, falling to ₹2,694.4 crore from ₹3,052 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.

Ashok Leyland

For the first time in over a decade, Ashok Leyland announced a 1:1 bonus share issue. Additionally, the company declared a dividend of ₹4.25 per share, amounting to a total outflow of ₹1,248 crore. In the March quarter, net profit surged 38.4% year-on-year to ₹1,246 crore, bolstered by a one-time tax credit of ₹173 crore.

JK Cement

JK Cement Ltd reported a consolidated net profit of ₹361.33 crore for the March quarter of FY25, a 64.5% increase over the ₹219.68 crore profit recorded in the same quarter last year. The company’s revenue from operations rose by 15.3%, totaling ₹3,581.18 crore for the quarter.

Stock Market Outlook for May 26:

• Strong Close Backed by Key Sectors: Indian markets rallied on Friday with Nifty gaining 0.99% to 24,853 and Sensex rising 0.95% to 81,721, led by power, financials, and FMCG stocks.
• Derivatives Indicate Mild Bullishness: Nifty PCR rose above 1 to 1.0782, reflecting improved sentiment, while Max Pain levels at 24,900 (Nifty) and 55,200 (Bank Nifty) suggest potential support near current levels.
• Global Signals Mixed, FII Buying Returns: Despite weakness in U.S. and some Asian indices, a 1.05% rise in Gift Nifty and ₹1,794 Cr FII inflows provided tailwinds, aided by steady DII participation and firm crude prices.

Indian Stock Market Recap: May 23

Indian markets closed sharply higher on Friday, with the Nifty rising 0.99% to 24,853 and the Sensex gaining 0.95% to 81,721, led by strong performances in power, financials, and FMCG stocks. Top gainers included Eternal, HDFC Life, and Jio Financial, while Sun Pharma and Grasim lagged. Despite continued FII outflows, domestic buying and positive earnings supported the rally amid mixed global cues.

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Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Net Buy/Sell : 1794.6
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) Net Buy/Sell : 299.8

*As of 09:50 IST

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