Sensex Nifty Updates April 20: Markets End Flat with Mild Gains; Metal Stocks Support While Financials Drag
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Last Updated: 21st April 2026 - 10:02 am
Indian markets ended largely flat with marginal gains in Sensex and Nifty, as buying in stocks like Trent, JSW Steel, and SBI offset losses in Jio Financial and Hindalco. Global cues were mixed, with Asian markets advancing while European indices traded lower. Meanwhile, U.S. markets in the previous session rallied sharply, boosting sentiment. Notably, India VIX surged over 9%, indicating rising volatility and cautious undertone despite stable index movement.
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Stock Market Highlights, April
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Domestic Indices End Flat: Indian benchmarks ended largely flat, with the Sensex inching up 0.03% to 78,520.30 and the Nifty 50 gaining 0.05% to 24,364.85. Buying in Trent, JSW Steel, and SBI supported markets, while Jio Financial and Hindalco weighed on overall sentiment.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets traded higher, led by gains in Hang Seng, Shanghai Composite, and Nikkei. However, European indices were under pressure at mid-session, with DAX, CAC 40, and STOXX 50 declining over 1%, while FTSE 100 also slipped, reflecting cautious global sentiment.
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Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended strongly higher, with the Dow Jones surging 1.79%, NASDAQ gaining 1.52%, and the S&P 500 rising 1.20%. Gains were driven by strong buying across sectors, indicating improved investor confidence and risk appetite.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Trent | 3.29% |
| JSW Steel | 2.76% |
| SBI | 2.55% |
| Asian Paints | 2.14% |
| Grasim | 1.46% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Jio Financial | -2.75% |
| Hindalco | -2.29% |
| TMPV | -1.22% |
| Kotak Mahindra | -1.15% |
| Bharat Elec | -1.12% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,321.50 | -1.54% |
| Nifty 50 | 24,364.85 | 0.046% |
| Nifty Bank | 56,582.35 | 0.029% |
| SENSEX | 78,520.30 | 0.034% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 18.79 | 9.18% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 58,824 | 0.60% |
| Hang Seng | 26,361 | 0.77% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,682 | 0.76% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,604 | -0.59% |
| DAX | 24,406 | -1.20% |
| CAC 40 | 8,342 | -0.98% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,972 | -1.26% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 49,447.43 | 1.79% |
| NASDAQ | 24,468.48 | 1.52% |
| S&P 500 | 7,126.06 | 1.20% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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