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Indian equity benchmarks managed to close marginally higher today, with the Sensex gaining 0.13% to end at 80,746.78 and the Nifty 50 edging up 0.14% to 24,414.40. Despite early volatility and pressure from global markets, domestic indices found support in select heavyweight stocks and broader market resilience.

Stock Market Highlights, May 8:
- Benchmark Indices End Marginally Higher: The Indian markets closed with modest gains as Nifty 50 rose 0.14% to 24,414.40 and Sensex edged up 0.13% to 80,746.78. A midday pullback helped trim early losses, while broader indices outperformed.
- Tata Motors Leads Gainers, Asian Paints Lags: Tata Motors surged 4.95%, topping the gainers' list, followed by Bajaj Finance and Shriram Finance. On the flip side, Asian Paints dropped 3.47%, making it the worst performer among large caps.
- Mixed Global Cues; Precious Metals Surge: Asian markets were mixed with Shanghai up 0.80%, while Nikkei dipped. European indices traded in the red, whereas US futures pointed to a potential positive open. Domestically, gold climbed to ₹9,900/gram (24K) and silver soared to ₹99/gram.
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Top Gainers:
Company | Gain |
HCL Tech | 1.11% |
Axis Bank | 0.94% |
Titan Company | 0.91% |
Kotak Mahindra | 0.84% |
Coal India | 0.56% |
Top Losers:
Company | Gain |
Shriram Finance | -3.27% |
Eternal | -2.99% |
Adani Enterprises | -2.88% |
M&M | -2.78% |
Tata Cons. Products | -2.62% |
Indian Market Closing Cues:
Index | Value | Change (%) |
Nifty 50 | 24,273.80 | -0.58% |
Sensex | 80,334.81 | -0.51% |
Asian Markets:
Index | Value | Change (%) |
Nikkei | 36,928.63 | 0.41% |
Hang Seng | 22,775.92 | 0.37% |
Shanghai Composite | 3,750.70 | 0.29% |
European Market Mid-Session Update:
Index | Value | Change (%) |
FTSE 100 | 8,596.79 | 0.43% |
DAX | 23,397.13 | 1.22% |
CAC 40 | 7,698.06 | 0.93% |
STOXX 50 | 5,249.25 | 1.22% |
US Markets Live Today
Pre-Market Futures | Value | Change (%) |
Dow Jones Futures Today | 41,566.00 | 0.85% |
NASDAQ Futures Today | 20,251.25 | 1.44% |
S&P 500 Futures Today | 5,713.25 | 1.08% |
*As of 15:36 IST
Gold Price Today
Gold prices today have increased futher, reaching a new high for the month of May. 22K gold is currently priced at ₹9,130 per gram and 24K gold is at ₹9,960 per gram.
Silver Price Today
Silver prices today have remained stable today at ₹99.00 per gram.
Sensex & Nifty: Afternoon Update:
Index | Value | Change (%) |
Nifty 50 | 24,401.10 | -0.05% |
Sensex | 80,799.33 | 0.07% |
*As of 12:41 IST
Key Factors Impacting INR Today:
- Strengthening Dollar Weighs on INR: The Dollar Index is up 0.23%, putting pressure on emerging market currencies, including the rupee. USD/INR has risen 0.26%, reflecting this trend.
- Mixed Movement Against Major Currencies: While INR is weaker against the euro (+0.11%) and pound (+0.08%), it shows slight strength against the yen (-0.05%), indicating selective currency pressure.
- Import-Export Trade Sensitivity in Focus: A higher USD/INR rate could increase import costs, especially for crude and tech components, while aiding exporters—potentially influencing market sentiment and trade balance.
Currency Market Overview:
USD/INR | 85.0399 | 0.26% |
Dollar Index | 100.14 | 0.23% |
EUR/INR | 95.8860 | 0.11% |
GBP/INR | 112.8342 | 0.082% |
JPY/INR | 0.5887 | -0.052% |
*As of 12:41 IST
Stock in News Today
Here are the top stocks to watch today following their latest earnings and business updates.
Coal India
State-run miner Coal India Ltd recorded a 12% year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit, reaching ₹9,604.02 crore for the quarter ending March 2025. In the corresponding quarter of the previous year, the company had reported a profit of ₹8,572.14 crore, as per its latest filing with the BSE.
Dabur
Dabur, a leading player in the FMCG sector, reported a consolidated net profit of ₹320 crore for the fourth quarter of FY25. This represents an 8% decline from the ₹350 crore profit it registered during the same period last year.
United Breweries
United Breweries Ltd, known for its beer brands, posted a 19.87% rise in consolidated net profit, amounting to ₹97.76 crore in the January–March quarter of FY25. This compares to ₹81.55 crore in the same quarter of the previous financial year.
Mahindra & Mahindra
In April 2025, Mahindra & Mahindra saw its production surge by 20.3% to 85,925 units, up from 71,445 units in April 2024. Sales for the month also rose 17.7% to 80,789 units, while exports nearly doubled—growing 82% to reach 3,381 units year-on-year.
Voltas
Voltas reported a substantial 107.76% increase in its consolidated net profit for Q4 FY25, reaching ₹241 crore. This is a significant jump from the ₹116 crore profit recorded in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.
Stock Market Outlook for Today:
- Flat to Cautious Start Expected: Gift Nifty is trading 0.25% lower, indicating a potential subdued opening for Indian equities. However, positive momentum in US markets (Dow +0.70%) and strong gains in Asian indices may lend support as the session progresses.
- Options Data Suggests Consolidation: The Nifty Max Pain stands at 24,400—close to the previous closing—implying limited movement in either direction. Low PCR readings for both Nifty (0.71) and Bank Nifty (0.83) point to a possible cautious undertone among traders.
- Institutional Buying and Crude Softness Provide Support: Continued buying by FIIs (₹2,585.9 crore) and DIIs (₹2,378.5 crore), along with a dip in crude oil prices (WTI at $58.55), may cushion downside risks and support stock-specific action.
Indian Stock Market Recap: May 7
Indian stock markets ended marginally higher in the latest session, extending their positive momentum. The Nifty 50 rose by 0.14% to close at 24,414.40, while the Sensex gained 0.13% to settle at 80,746.78.
Indian Market Cues:
Market Indicators | Value | Change (%) |
Gift Nifty | 24,535.5 | -0.25% |
Nifty PCR | 0.7171 | - |
Nifty Max Pain | 24,400 | - |
Bank Nifty PCR | 0.8356 | - |
Bank Nifty Max Pain | 54,500 | - |
Nifty Previous Closing | 24,414.40 | 0.14% |
Global Market Cues (US Indices):
Index | Value | Change (%) |
Dow Jones | 41,113.97 | 0.70% |
Nasdaq | 17,738.16 | 0.27% |
Asian Markets:
Index | Value | Change (%) |
Nikkei | 36,910.56 | 0.36% |
Hang Seng | 22,941.91 | 1.10% |
Shanghai Composite | 3,754.36 | 0.38% |
Crude Oil Prices:
Contract | Value | Change (%) |
WTI Crude | 58.55 | 0.83% |
Bond Yields:
Bond | Yield | Change (%) |
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield | 4.291% | 0.016% |
FII/DII Activity:
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Net Buy/Sell : 2585.9
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) Net Buy/Sell : 2378.5
*As of 09:45 IST
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