Stock Market News (27 April 2025)
Here’s your easy-to-understand update on the stock market this week — covering the biggest news and how the markets performed!

Stock Market this week:

Nifty 50

The Nifty 50 ended the week with a slight gain, closing at 24,039.35, up 80.25 points or 0.33% over the past five days. The index opened strong at 24,289.00 but faced ups and downs throughout the week. It touched a high of 24,365.45, showing early optimism, but also slipped to a low of 23,847.85 as market sentiment turned cautious due to global and geopolitical concerns. Despite the volatility, the Nifty managed to stay in positive territory compared to last week’s close of 24,246.70, reflecting resilience in the broader market.

Top Gainers of the Week

• SBI Life Insurance
  • Last Price: ₹1,695.10
  • Previous Close: ₹1,608.20
  • Weekly Gain: ₹86.90 (up 5.40%)
  • 5-Day Performance: Strong gains supported by steady demand.
• TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)
  • Last Price: ₹3,448.00
  • Previous Close: ₹3,401.60
  • Weekly Gain: ₹46.40 (up 1.36%)
  • 5-Day Performance: Positive momentum after earnings optimism.
• Tech Mahindra
  • Last Price: ₹1,462.00
  • Previous Close: ₹1,445.20
  • Weekly Gain: ₹16.80 (up 1.16%)
  • 5-Day Performance: Consistent recovery in IT sector driving gains.
• UltraTech Cement
  • Last Price: ₹12,237.00
  • Previous Close: ₹12,159.00
  • Weekly Gain: ₹78.00 (up 0.64%)
  • 5-Day Performance: Cement stocks remained stable amid market volatility.
• Infosys
  • Last Price: ₹1,480.20
  • Previous Close: ₹1,471.40
  • Weekly Gain: ₹8.80 (up 0.60%)
  • 5-Day Performance: Mild gains on steady business outlook.

Top Looser of this Week

Here’s a look at the Nifty stocks that faced the most pressure this week:

• Shriram Finance
  • Last Price: ₹655.20
  • Previous Close: ₹696.65
  • Weekly Loss: ₹-41.45 (down 5.95%)
  • 5-Day Performance: Sharp fall due to sectoral weakness.
• Adani Enterprises
  • Last Price: ₹2,354.30
  • Previous Close: ₹2,442.50
  • Weekly Loss: ₹-88.20 (down 3.61%)
  • 5-Day Performance: Selling pressure continued amid market uncertainty.
• Adani Ports
  • Last Price: ₹1,193.00
  • Previous Close: ₹1,236.40
  • Weekly Loss: ₹-43.40 (down 3.51%)
  • 5-Day Performance: Decline driven by broader market weakness.
• Axis Bank
  • Last Price: ₹1,166.30
  • Previous Close: ₹1,207.10
  • Weekly Loss: ₹-40.80 (down 3.38%)
  • 5-Day Performance: Banking sector saw mild corrections.
• Trent
  • Last Price: ₹5,145.00
  • Previous Close: ₹5,323.50
  • Weekly Loss: ₹-178.50 (down 3.35%)
  • 5-Day Performance: Stock cooled off after a strong rally.

Sensex Update

The Sensex ended a volatile week on a weaker note, closing at 79,212.53, down by 588.90 points or 0.74% compared to the previous trend of 79,801.43. The market opened the week strong at 79,830.15 and even touched a high of 80,130.66, but selling pressure, global uncertainties, and rising tensions between India and Pakistan dragged the index lower. During the week, the Sensex also hit a low of 78,605.81, reflecting the cautious mood among investors. Overall, it was a tough week for the market, with investors closely watching geopolitical developments and quarterly earnings reports.

Nifty Bank 

It was a tough week for the banking sector, as the Bank Nifty closed sharply trend lower at 54,664.05, dropping 537.35 points or 0.97% from its previous close of 55,201.40. The index had opened the week on a positive note at 55,233.55 and even touched a high of 55,350.55, but heavy selling pressure and rising geopolitical tensions weighed on banking stocks. During the week, Bank Nifty also slipped to a low of 54,176.45, showing clear signs of caution among investors. Overall, banking shares faced strong resistance, and the mood remained subdued as concerns over interest rates, earnings, and global events dominated trading sentiment.

IPO Update

Ather Energy Limited IPO (Ather Energy IPO) Detail

Ather Energy IPO is a bookbuilding of Rs 2,981.06 crores. The issue is a combination of fresh issue of 8.18 crore shares aggregating to Rs 2,626.30 crores and offer for sale of 1.11 crore shares aggregating to Rs 354.76 crores. Ather Energy IPO opens for subscription on April 28, 2025 and closes on April 30, 2025. The allotment for the Ather Energy IPO is expected to be finalized on Friday, May 2, 2025. Ather Energy IPO will be list on BSE, NSE with a tentative listing date fixed as Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

This Week’s Q4 Results Update

The Q4 earnings season continued to impact the market this week. Strong results from IT majors like TCS and Tech Mahindra helped lift sentiment in the tech sector, reflected in their steady gains. SBI Life Insurance also impressed with its earnings, leading the gainers’ list with over a 5% jump. However, not all sectors shared the same momentum. Financial stocks like Shriram Finance and Axis Bank, Reliance q4 result faced pressure after mixed earnings reports, making them some of the top losers. Meanwhile, Adani Group companies, including Adani Enterprises and Adani Ports, struggled amid cautious market sentiment. Overall, Q4 numbers brought a mixed bag for investors, with selective buying seen in sectors showing resilient growth. click here for more Q4 Result Update SEBI Circular As per SEBI’s circular dated December 12, 2023, Stock Brokers (SBs) and Clearing Members (CMs) must send clients’ funds to the Clearing Corporations (CCs) at the end of every business day. They can do this by using cash, putting a lien on Fixed Deposit Receipts, or pledging units of Mutual Fund Overnight Schemes (MFOS). To make this process smoother, SEBI has announced new cut-off timings for overnight fund schemes. Starting June 1, 2025:

• If the application is received up to 3 PM, the NAV from the day before the next business day will apply.If the application is received after 3 PM, the NAV from the next business day will apply.For online applications, the cut-off time will be 7 PM.

BSE Update

This week, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) showed a mix of ups and downs. The market opened the week at 79,830.15 points and touched a high of 80,130.66 points during the week. However, it also saw some selling pressure, pulling the index down to a low of 78,605.81 points. The previous weekly close stood at 79,801.43 points, showing that despite the volatility, the market managed to stay relatively steady. Investors remained cautious amid global cues and domestic earnings reports.

FII & DII Activity 

  FII and DII Activity This Week This week, the stock market saw a volatile of war between Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs). FIIs continued to show mixed behavior — while they sold heavily earlier this month, they turned into buyers towards the end of the week. On April 24 and 25, FIIs bought shares worth ₹8,250 crore and ₹2,952 crore respectively, bringing some relief to the market. Meanwhile, DIIs remained strong supporters of the market throughout the week. They continued to invest steadily, with a net buying figure of over ₹22,000 crore for the month so far. Their consistent buying helped balance out the pressure caused by FII selling earlier. In short, while global tensions and news flows made FIIs cautious, the steady hand of domestic investors helped keep the market from falling sharply.

Why Stock Market crashing?

The stock market is facing heavy pressure mainly because of the rising tension between India and Pakistan over the Palagram region. As news of border clashes and military buildup started spreading, investor sentiment turned negative. In uncertain times like these, the stock market usually reacts sharply because investors worry about the bigger risks — such as potential conflict, economic slowdown, and disruptions in trade and business. When fear rises, investors often pull their money out of stocks and move it into safer assets like gold, government bonds, or cash. This sudden wave of selling causes stock prices to drop, leading to what we call a “market crash.” Sectors like banking, infrastructure, and export-heavy companies are usually the first to get impacted because any tension can directly affect the economy’s growth prospects. Adding to the worry, global investors who have exposure to India also start pulling back their investments when geopolitical risks rise, making the situation even worse. Until there is clarity or some positive news about the Palagram issue, the market may continue to stay volatile and under pressure.

Trade Deal: Live Update

US-India Trade Deal Talks Progressing The US and India are working on a new trade agreement that will cover 19 key areas, including better market access for farm goods, e-commerce, data storage, and critical minerals, according to people familiar with the discussions. This deal is seen as an important step to help India avoid facing higher tariffs on its exports to the US. Both countries finalized the basic terms for the agreement this week. The proposed deal will cover trade in both goods and services, and will also address important issues like corruption and rules of origin. This initial agreement was announced after US Vice President JD Vance met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on April 21. It sets the stage for formal negotiations. India is hoping that once the deal is finalized, it will prevent the re-imposition of a 26% reciprocal tariff that former President Donald Trump had placed on Indian goods, which is currently paused until July.

Commodity Market:

Oil Prices End Week Lower Despite Friday Gains Oil prices inched higher on Friday but still closed the week with losses, weighed down by fears of oversupply and uncertainty surrounding trade talks between the U.S. and China. Brent crude rose by 32 cents to settle at $66.87 a barrel, but still ended the week down 1.6%. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude added 23 cents to close at $63.02 a barrel, recording a 2.6% drop for the week. On Friday, China offered a small sign of easing tensions by exempting some U.S. imports from tariffs. However, hopes for a breakthrough were short-lived as Beijing dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims that active negotiations were taking place. According to Saxo Bank analyst Ole Hansen, traders now believe that further gains in crude prices are unlikely in the short term, citing ongoing trade tensions and growing speculation that OPEC may speed up production increases as early as June.