Sensex & Nifty Live Updates May 14: Markets Rebound on Metal, Financial Stocks; Global Cues Mixed

Indian stock markets closed higher on May 14, recovering from the previous session’s losses. Gains in metal and financial stocks, led by Tata Steel and Shriram Finance, lifted the benchmarks, with Nifty and Sensex ending in the green. However, pressure persisted in select FMCG and pharma counters like Asian Paints and Cipla. Global cues remained mixed, with strength in Asian markets but weakness in European indices and US futures, keeping overall sentiment cautious.

Stock Market Highlights, May 14:

• Indian markets ended higher: Nifty 50 closed at 24,666 (+0.36%) and Sensex at 81,330 (+0.22%), recovering from the previous session’s sell-off.

• Top gainers included Tata Steel (+3.93%), Shriram Finance (+2.9%), and Hindalco (+2.5%), driven by buying in metal and finance stocks.

• Major laggards were Asian Paints (-1.8%), Cipla (-1.66%), and Tata Motors (-1.24%) amid sector-specific pressure.

• Global cues were mixed: Asian markets closed higher (Hang Seng +2.3%), while European indices traded flat to negative and US futures showed mild losses.

Stay informed with our in-depth look at what’s driving the stock market tomorrow.

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US Markets Live Today

*As of 15:50 IST

Gold Price Today

Gold prices today have increased slightly today. 22K gold is currently priced at ₹8,805 per gram and 24K gold is at ₹9,606 per gram.

Silver Price Today

Silver prices today traded flat on May 14. Prices are currently at ₹97.90 per gram. 

Sensex & Nifty: Afternoon Update:

*As of 12:52 IST

Key Factors Impacting INR Today:

• Rupee Weakens Against Dollar: The Indian Rupee slipped 0.33% to trade at 84.34 against the U.S. Dollar, reflecting broader market caution.

• Euro and Pound Edge Higher: The Euro gained 0.11% to reach 95.48 against the Rupee, while the British Pound rose 0.34% to 113.56.

• Dollar Index Dips: The U.S. Dollar Index declined by 0.11% to 100.89, signaling slight weakness in the greenback against major global currencies.

Currency Market Overview:

*As of 12:48 IST

Stock in News Today:

Tata Motors
Tata Motors posted a consolidated net profit of ₹8,556 crore in Q4 FY25, marking a steep 51.2% decline from ₹17,528 crore reported in the year-ago quarter. The company’s total income for the quarter stood at ₹1,21,012 crore, marginally higher than ₹1,20,431 crore in Q4 FY24.

Bharti Airtel
Bharti Airtel delivered a strong Q4 performance, with net profit soaring 432% year-on-year to ₹11,022 crore from ₹2,071.6 crore. Revenue from operations also rose significantly by 27% to ₹47,876.2 crore, compared to ₹37,599.1 crore in the same period last year.

Max Financial
Max Financial reported a 12% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue (excluding investment income) at ₹32,620 crore for FY25. Including investment income, total revenue came in at ₹46,497 crore, while profit after tax stood at ₹403 crore for the fiscal.

Bharti Hexacom
Bharti Hexacom, a regional subsidiary of Airtel, reported a 110% surge in net profit to ₹468.4 crore in Q4 FY25 from ₹222.6 crore a year earlier. Revenue climbed 22.5% to ₹2,289 crore. The bottom line was aided by a one-time tax gain of ₹88 crore, but underlying financials remained robust.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders
Defence-focused Garden Reach Shipbuilders recorded a strong Q4, with net profit more than doubling to ₹244.2 crore. Revenue surged 62% to ₹1,642 crore, while EBITDA jumped 142%—fueled by timely execution of its defence contracts.

Stock Market Outlook for Today:

• Positive Opening Likely: Gift Nifty signals a mild rebound with a 0.25% uptick; Nifty opened higher at 24,645.5 after yesterday’s sharp fall.

• Mixed Global Cues: Nasdaq closed higher by 1.61%, while Dow Jones and Nikkei slipped; Hang Seng gained 1.43%, keeping sentiment cautious.

• FII Outflows, DII Inflows: FIIs turned net sellers (-₹476.86 crore), but heavy DII buying (+₹4,273.8 crore) may help support the market.

• Oil & Bond Watch: Crude prices edged lower and US bond yields softened, offering some macro relief for equity markets.

Indian Stock Market Recap: May 13

On May 13, Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp sell-off, primarily driven by heavy declines in IT stocks such as Infosys, TCS, and HCL Tech. The Sensex fell 1.55% while the Nifty 50 slipped 1.39%, despite support from select defensive and auto stocks like Bharat Electronics and Hero MotoCorp. Global cues remained mixed, with Asian indices closing higher but US futures and European markets trading flat, adding to investor caution. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee showed modest strength against the US dollar, gold prices edged up, and silver continued its downward trend, reflecting divergence in the commodities space.

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FII/DII Activity:

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Net Buy/Sell : -476.86
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) Net Buy/Sell : 4273.8

*As of 09:45 IST

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