Sensex & Nifty Live Updates April 30: Benchmark Indices End Marginally Lower

resr 5paisa Research Team

Last Updated: 30th April 2025 - 03:47 pm

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Indian equity markets ended on a flat note today, with the Sensex slipping marginally by 0.06% to close at 80,242.24, while the Nifty edged down 0.01% to settle at 24,334.20. The muted performance came despite positive trends in global markets—most Asian and European indices posted gains, though US futures remained mixed, signaling potential cautious investor sentiment.

Stock Market Highlights, April 30:

  • Flat Close for Indian Indices: Both Nifty 50 and Sensex ended the session nearly unchanged, with Nifty closing at 24,334.20 (-0.01%) and Sensex at 80,242.24 (-0.06%).
  • Asian & European Markets Hold Firm: Asian indices like Nikkei (+0.57%) and Hang Seng (+0.51%) posted gains, while Shanghai dipped slightly (-0.21%). European markets traded higher mid-session, with DAX up 0.60% and CAC 40 gaining 0.55%.
  • Precious Metals Ease Slightly: Gold and silver prices witnessed a minor decline today. 24K gold stood at ₹9,791 per gram and silver at ₹100 per gram, reflecting subdued demand in the commodities segment.

Indian Market Closing Cues:

Index Value Change (%)
Nifty 50 24,334.20 -0.01%
Sensex 80,242.24 -0.06%

Asian Markets: 

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei 35,045.38 0.57%
Hang Seng 22,119.41 0.51%
Shanghai Composite 3,668.82 -0.21%

European Market Mid-Session Update:

Index Value Change (%)
FTSE 100 8,474.74 0.13%
DAX 22,561.24 0.60%
CAC 40 7,597.61 0.55%
STOXX 50 5,173.36 0.22%

US Market Live Today:

Pre-Market Futures Value Change (%)
Dow Jones Futures Today 40,679.00 0.05%
NASDAQ Futures Today 19,589.75 -0.27%
S&P 500 Futures Today 5,576.25 -0.13%

*As of 15:35 IST

Gold Price Today

Gold prices today have witnessed a slight decline. 22K gold is at ₹8,975 per gram and 24K gold is at ₹9,791 per gram.

Silver Price Today

Silver rates today have declined slightly, at ₹100 per gram. 

Sensex & Nifty: Afternoon Update:

Index Value Change (%)
Nifty 50 24,345.75 0.04%
Sensex  80,328.01 0.05%

*As of 12:23 IST

Stock Market Outlook for Today:

  • Muted Start Likely: Gift Nifty is trading slightly lower, indicating a subdued opening for Indian markets despite positive global cues from US indices.
  • Range-Bound Sentiment: Max Pain levels at 24,300 for Nifty and 54,500 for Bank Nifty possibly suggests limited directional moves, while PCR near 0.93 reflects a potential neutral to cautious outlook.
  • Support from Global Trends: Gains in the Dow and Nasdaq may offer intraday support, though weak crude oil prices and flat Asian markets may cap upside momentum.
     

Indian Stock Market Recap: April 29

Indian stock markets closed higher in the last session, as both benchmark indices ended in the green. The Nifty rose by 0.03% to finish at 24,335.95, while the Sensex gained 0.09% to close at 80,288.38.

Indian Market Cues:

Gift Nifty 24,419.5  -0.24%
Nifty PCR 0.9343 -
Nifty Max Pain 24,300 -
Bank Nifty PCR 0.9217 -
Bank Nifty Max Pain 54,500 -
Nifty Previous Closing 24,335.95  0.03%

Global Market Cues (US Indices):

Index  Value Change (%)
Dow Jones 40,527.62  0.75%
Nasdaq 17,461.32 0.58%

Asian Markets: 

Index Value Change (%)
Nikkei  35,856.20 0.045%
Hang Seng  22,045.86 0.17%
Shanghai Composite 3,674.35 -0.064%

Crude Oil Prices:

UTI Crude 59.73 -1.14%

Bond Yields:

US 10-Year Treasury Yield 4.166% -0.008%

FII/DII Activity:

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Net Buy/Sell : 2385.6 
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) Net Buy/Sell : 1369.2 

*As of 09:34 IST
 
This content is for informational purposes only and not investment advice. Please do your own research before making any financial decisions.
 

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