Sensex & Nifty Live Updates April 28: Markets Rally Over 1%, Sensex Crosses 80,200 Mark

Indian equity markets ended on a strong note today, with the Sensex closing at 80,218.37, up 1.27%, and the Nifty settling at 24,328.50, gaining 1.20%. Firm global cues, and a broadly stronger Indian rupee may have supported the rally. While Asian markets displayed mixed trends, European indices like CAC 40 and STOXX 50 traded higher, and US futures remained largely flat. Meanwhile, gold and silver prices in India continued to edge lower.

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Stock Market Highlights, April 28:

• Indian markets ended strong, with Sensex closing at 80,218.37 (+1.27%) and Nifty at 24,328.50 (+1.20%), supported by firm global cues and robust foreign inflows.
• Asian markets saw mixed trends, while European indices like CAC 40 and STOXX 50 traded higher; US futures remained largely flat ahead of key earnings releases.
• The Indian rupee strengthened broadly against major currencies despite a stronger Dollar Index, while gold and silver prices in India continued to decline.
   

Indian Market Closing Cues

Sensex Closing Today: 80,218.37 (1.27%)
Nifty Closing Today: 24,328.50 (1.20%)
 

Asian Markets Performance

Nikkei: 35,839.99 (0.38%)
Hang Seng: 21,971.96 (-0.040%) 
Shanghai Composite: 3,678.63 (-0.20%) 
 

European Market Mid-Session Update

FTSE 100: 8,446.31 (0.37%)
DAX: 22,441.08 (-0.46%)
CAC 40: 7,603.30 (0.89%)
STOXX 50: 11,683.79 (0.91%)
 

US Market Live Today

Dow Jones Futures Today: 40,271.00 (0.04%)
NASDAQ Futures Today: 19,534.50 (0.00%)
S&P 500 Futures Today: 5,546.75 (-0.05%)
*As of 15:27 IST

Gold Price Today

Gold prices in India have dipped today. Currently, 24K gold is priced at ₹9,753 per gram and 22K gold is at ₹8,940 per gram.

Silver Price Today

Silver prices today have declined today, reaching ₹100.50 per gram.

Sensex & Nifty: Afternoon Update

Nifty 50: 24,344.70 (1.27%)
BSE Sensex: 80,283.02 (1.35%)
*As of 12:11 IST

Key Factors Impacting INR Today:

• Broad INR Strength: The rupee appreciated across major currencies, with USD/INR falling 0.24%, EUR/INR dropping 0.43%, and GBP/INR slipping 0.35%, reflecting broad-based INR strength.
• Divergence with Dollar Index: Despite the Dollar Index (DXY) rising 0.37%, the rupee gained against the USD, potentially suggesting localized factors like strong foreign inflows or RBI support.
• Weaker Yen Impact: JPY/INR declined 0.36%, showing the rupee strengthening against the yen as well, tracking broader weakness in the Japanese currency.
   

Currency Market Overview:

USD/INR: 85.1827 (-0.24%)
Dollar Index (DXY): 99.84 (0.37%)
EUR/INR: 96.6450 (-0.43%)
GBP/INR: 113.2776 (-0.35%)
JPY/INR: 0.5929 (-0.36%)
*As on 12:18 IST

Stock Market Outlook for Today:

• Indian markets may open higher, tracking positive cues from Gift Nifty and strong gains in US indices, especially the Nasdaq.
• Support for Nifty is seen around 24,000, with Max Pain suggesting a range-bound move; Bank Nifty shows relatively stronger positioning with a PCR near 1.
• Global sentiment remains mildly positive with stable bond yields and steady crude prices, while FII and DII net buying may further support domestic equities.
   

Indian Stock Market Recap: April 25

Indian stock markets closed lower in the previous session, as both benchmark indices ended in the red. The Nifty declined by 208 points (0.86%) to finish at 24,039, while the Sensex fell by 589 points (0.74%) to close at 79,212.

Indian Market Cues

Gift Nifty: 24,371.5 (0.59%)
Nifty PCR: 0.7498
Nifty Max Pain: 24,000
Bank Nifty PCR: 0.9868
Bank Nifty Max Pain: 53,700
Nifty Previous Closing: 24,039.35 (-0.86%)

Global Market Cues (US Indices):

Dow Jones: 40,113.50 (0.050%)
Nasdaq: 17,382.94 (1.26%)

Asian Markets: 

Nikkei: 35,829.39 (0.35%)
Hang Seng: 21,997.08 (0.074%)
Shanghai Composite: 3,684.91 (-0.030%)

Crude Oil Prices

63.22 (0.32%)

Bond Yields

US 10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.243% (-0.023%)

FII/DII Activity

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Net Buy/Sell: 2952.3
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) Net Buy/Sell: 3539.8

*As of 09:34 IST
 
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