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Sensex Nifty Updates April 9: Markets End Lower Amid Broad Selling; Banking Stocks Drag, Volatility Spikes
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Last Updated: 9th April 2026 - 04:42 pm
Indian markets witnessed sharp selling pressure with the Sensex falling 1.20% and Nifty declining 0.93%, dragged by banking and financial stocks, while select metals and pharma names like Hindalco and Dr. Reddy’s provided limited support. Global cues remained weak as Asian and European markets traded lower. However, U.S. markets in the previous session surged strongly, reflecting improved sentiment, even as rising India VIX signaled increased volatility and cautious undertone.
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Stock Market Highlights, April 9
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Domestic Indices Decline: Indian benchmarks ended lower, with the Sensex falling 1.20% to 76,631.65 and the Nifty 50 dropping 0.93% to 23,775.10. Banking and financial stocks dragged markets, while Hindalco led gainers. Interglobe Aviation and Jio Financial were among the top losers.
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Global Cues Weak: Asian markets closed in the red, with Nikkei, Hang Seng, and Shanghai Composite all declining amid cautious sentiment. European markets also traded lower mid-session, with DAX, CAC 40, and STOXX 50 slipping, reflecting broad-based weakness across global equities.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets surged strongly, with the Dow Jones jumping 2.85%, NASDAQ rising 2.80%, and the S&P 500 gaining 2.51%. The rally was driven by broad-based buying and improved investor sentiment across technology and cyclical sectors.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Hindalco | 3.56% |
| Dr Reddys Labs | 1.72% |
| Bajaj Auto | 1.61% |
| Bharat Elec | 1.54% |
| Max Healthcare | 1.47% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| Interglobe Avi | -3.61% |
| Jio Financial | -3.25% |
| Larsen | -2.73% |
| Shriram Finance | -2.63% |
| Eternal | -2.35% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 23,869.00 | -0.59% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,775.10 | -0.93% |
| Nifty Bank | 54,821.70 | -1.58% |
| SENSEX | 76,631.65 | -1.20% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 20.4275 | 3.69% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 55,895 | -0.73% |
| Hang Seng | 25,752 | -0.54% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,548 | -0.72% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,577 | -0.30% |
| DAX | 23,797 | -1.18% |
| CAC 40 | 8,194 | -0.84% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,862 | -0.85% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 47,909.92 | 2.85% |
| NASDAQ | 22,634.99 | 2.80% |
| S&P 500 | 6,782.81 | 2.51% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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