Sensex Nifty Updates April 30: Indices End in Red Amid Global Uncertainty; Banking Stocks Lead Downside
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Last Updated: 30th April 2026 - 04:25 pm
Indian markets closed lower with the Sensex and Nifty falling around 0.75%, dragged by weakness in banking and FMCG stocks like Axis Bank and HUL, while select auto, IT, and pharma stocks provided limited support. Global cues were mixed, with Asian markets declining and European indices showing mixed trends. Meanwhile, U.S. markets ended mixed in the previous session, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. Rising India VIX indicated increased market volatility and nervousness.
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Stock Market Highlights, April 30
- Domestic Indices Decline: Indian benchmarks ended lower, with the Sensex falling 0.75% to 76,913.50 and the Nifty 50 declining 0.74% to 23,997.55. Banking and FMCG stocks dragged markets, while Bajaj Auto led gainers, supported by selective buying in IT and pharma names.
- Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets closed mostly in the red, with Nikkei and Hang Seng declining over 1%, while Shanghai Composite posted marginal gains. European markets were mixed at mid-session, with FTSE 100 gaining strongly, while CAC 40 and STOXX 50 edged lower.
- Wall Street Recap: In the previous session, U.S. markets ended mixed, with the Dow Jones falling 0.57%, S&P 500 slipping 0.04%, while NASDAQ was largely flat with a marginal gain. Investors remained cautious amid mixed economic signals and sectoral divergence.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Bajaj Auto | 4.72% |
| Sun Pharma | 1.66% |
| Infosys | 1.22% |
| Tech Mahindra | 0.94% |
| Bajaj Finance | 0.75% |
Top Losers
| Company | Loss |
| TMPV | -3.16% |
| Eternal | -2.76% |
| HUL | -2.74% |
| Hindalco | -2.74% |
| Axis Bank | -2.17% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 24,129.00 | 0.08% |
| Nifty 50 | 23,997.55 | -0.74% |
| Nifty Bank | 54,863.35 | -0.98% |
| SENSEX | 76,913.50 | -0.75% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 18.46 | 5.85% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 59,284 | -1.06% |
| Hang Seng | 25,776 | -1.28% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,716 | 0.11% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 10,305 | 0.90% |
| DAX | 24,034 | 0.034% |
| CAC 40 | 8,027 | -0.55% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,811 | -0.09% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 48,861.81 | -0.57% |
| NASDAQ | 24,673.24 | 0.04% |
| S&P 500 | 7,135.95 | -0.04% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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