Sensex & Nifty Stock Market Live Updates April 22: Positive Close Despite Global Uncertainty

Indian stock markets ended higher today despite mixed signals from global peers. Asian indices were mixed, European markets slipped, and US futures points to a potential recovery. Gold prices hit a record high, reflecting safe-haven demand. Currency markets showed volatility, with the rupee weakening against the yen.

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Stock Market Highlights, April 22:

• Indian Markets End Marginally Higher: Sensex rose 0.24% to 79,595.59 and Nifty gained 0.17% to close at 24,167.25.
• Mixed Global Cues: Asian markets showed a mixed trend; European indices slipped slightly, while US futures indicate a potential rebound with NASDAQ and S&P 500 futures up over 1%.
• Gold Hits Record High: 24K gold price in India surged past ₹10,000 to reach ₹10,135/gm, while the rupee weakened sharply against the yen amid global risk-off sentiment.
   

Indian Market Closing Cues

Sensex Closing Today: 79.595.59 (0.24%)
Nifty Closing Today: 24,167.25 (0.17%)
 

Asian Markets Performance

Nikkei: 34,220.60 (-0.17%)
Hang Seng: 21,562.32 (0.78%) 
Shanghai Composite: 3,689.39 (0.25%) 
 

European Market Mid-Session Update

FTSE 100: 8,310.48 (0.42%)
DAX: 21,165.19 (-0.19%)
CAC 40: 7,268.70 (-0.24%)
STOXX 50: 11,210.70 (-0.25%)
 

US Market Live Today

Dow Jones Futures Today: 38,657.00 (0.86%)
NASDAQ Futures Today: 18,104.00 (1.11%)
S&P 500 Futures Today: 5,236.75 (1.00%)
*As of 15:44 IST

Gold Price Today

Gold prices in India have continued their upward momentum. 24K gold price today has crossed ₹10,000 per gram, reaching a record high of  ₹10,135 per gram. 22K gold is also at ₹9,290 per gram.

Silver Price Today

Silver rates have remained stable today, trading at ₹101.00 per gram.

Sensex & Nifty: Afternoon Update

Nifty 50: 24,194.05 (0.28%)
BSE Sensex: 79,645.82 (0.77%)
*As of 12:32 IST

Key Factors Impacting INR Today:

• Strength in the Euro and Weakness in USD: The EUR/INR pair is up 0.79%, indicating strong demand for the euro, while USD/INR is marginally lower by 0.041%. A weaker dollar, as reflected by a flat Dollar Index (98.41), is easing pressure on the rupee.
• Sharp Drop Against Yen: JPY/INR is up 1.15%, showing significant rupee weakness versus the yen. This may signal broader risk aversion or safe-haven demand favoring the yen, weighing on overall rupee sentiment.
• Rangebound Dollar Index Capping Volatility: The DXY has moved just 0.06%, suggesting limited global currency volatility. 
   

Currency Market Overview:

USD/INR: 85.1244 (-0.041%)
Dollar Index (DXY): 98.41 (0.06%)
EUR/INR: 97.8690 (0.79%)
GBP/INR: 113.9602 (0.029%)
JPY/INR: 0.6067 (1.15%)
*As on 12:32 PM

Stock Market Outlook Today:

• Potential Cautious Start: Despite a flat Gift Nifty, weak global cues from the US (Dow & Nasdaq down ~2.5%) and mixed Asian markets may weigh on sentiment.
• Global Weakness Weighs on Sentiment: US tech sell-off and subdued Asian market performance may lead to range-bound action in Indian indices today.
• FIIs Show Confidence: Strong FII buying of ₹1970 Cr may provide some cushion to Indian markets amid global weakness.
   

Indian Market Cues:

Gift Nifty: 24106.5 (0.07%)
Nifty PCR: 1.0734
Nifty Max Pain: 23950
Bank Nifty PCR: 1.1688
Bank Nifty Max Pain: 56000
Nifty Previous Closing: 24,125.55 (1.15%)

Global Market Cues (US Indices):

Dow Jones: 38,170.41 (-2.48%)
Nasdaq: 15,870.90 (-2.55%)

Asian Markets: 

Nikkei: 34,136.18 (-0.42%)
Hang Seng: 21,393.43 (-0.0080%)
Shanghai Composite: 3,691.44 (0.31%)

Crude Oil Prices

62.78 (0.59%)

Bond Yields

US 10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.414% (0.009%)

FII/DII Activity

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Net Buy/Sell: 1970.2
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) Net Buy/Sell: 246.6
*As of 09:22 IST

This content is for informational purposes only and not investment advice. Please do your own research before making any financial decisions.