Stock Market Highlights: Following a major crash on Thursday, Indian equity benchmark indices ended in green on Friday. Notably, investors had lost about Rs 13 trillion in a day after Sensex crashed over 2,400 points on Thursday.
The positive run on Friday came after oil prices declined slightly. Overnight, the US markets fell. Later, the Asian markets also witnessed a decline at the start, but edged higher after oil prices retreated. Meanwhile, the rupee dropped to an all-time low of 93 against the US dollar.
Here Are The Highlights of Stock Market, Sensex Today, Nifty, Share Market
Nifty Settles At 23,115, Sensex Closes At 74,533
BSE Sensex closed at 74,532.96, up 325.72 points or 0.44 per cent. NSE Nifty50 closed at 23,114.5, up 112.35 points or 0.49 per cent.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Check 3 pm market update
At 3:00 pm, the Nifty50 was trading 0.73 per cent or 167.45 points higher at 23,169.60, and the Sensex was trading 0.36 per cent or 267.72 points higher at 74,474.96.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Check 2 pm market update
At 2 pm, the Nifty50 was trading 0.82 per cent or 190.55 points higher at 23,192.90, and the Sensex was trading 0.79 per cent or 586.32 points higher at 74,793.56.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: India pivoting towards US for supply, says S&P Global Energy
India is pivoting towards the United States (US) as an alternative for liquified petroleum gas (LPG), according to note by S&P Global Energy amid the West Asia conflict that has choked crude and gas supplies via the Strait of Hormuz.
There is no disruption in crude oil supply: HPCL
In a statement, HPCL said, "Additional cargoes are already on the way and will further strengthen India's supply position in the coming days. Avoid rumours. Trust official updates."
Stock Market Live: Crude down as Netanyahu looks to reassure on war
Crude prices dipped Friday after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran was being "decimated" and that the war would end earlier than many feared, reports AFP.
Traders also welcomed US President Donald Trump's remarks that Israeli forces would not target any more of Tehran's energy infrastructure, after strikes on a key gas field Wednesday sparked warnings of retaliation against installations across the Gulf.
Iran War Supply Shock Goes Beyond Energy. These Sectors At Major Risk
The ongoing Iran war and the consequent disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is no longer just an oil story. Read full report here
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Nifty 23,778 | VIX 22.8 open, 22.0 current | Brent $103/bbl | FII -Rs52.7K Cr MTD | USDINR 90.5
The Thesis
InvestorAi doubles down on the IT rotation for a second consecutive day - and this time the conviction is being tested in a high-volatility environment. VIX opened at 22.8 this morning, a sharp gap-up from yesterday's 18.72 close, and remains elevated at 22. The models are not flinching. When VIX surges and the models still load IT large-caps, they are saying these are the names that hold up under stress: dollar revenues, visible earnings, and a structural rupee tailwind at 90.5. New additions MapMyIndia and Tata Technologies broaden the thesis from pure IT services into India's domestic tech product economy.
Where We're Concentrated
Five of the top nine names are IT or tech-product companies. The secondary cluster is niche industrials (KEI in cables, Escorts Kubota in farm equipment) offering domestic demand insulation. VIX at 22 is still firmly in the elevated zone - the four-day relief rally is under real pressure. But the models are leaning into earnings certainty rather than retreating, which tells you they see this as a volatility regime that rewards quality over momentum. Thesis breaks if VIX pushes through 24-25 into panic territory, or if RBI pulls USDINR back below 89.
Conviction Picks
Highest Conviction - Day 2
Wipro (WIPRO)
Back-to-back top signal into a VIX gap-up. Multi-day persistence through rising volatility is the strongest form of conviction InvestorAi produces.
Persistent Signal - Day 2
Mphasis (MPHASIS)
Second consecutive day at 5+ models. Blackstone-backed, AI/cloud exposed, and the mid-cap IT name most leveraged to rupee weakness past 90.
New Entry
MapMyIndia (MAPMYINDIA)
India's domestic mapping and geospatial AI leader with government and enterprise contracts - diversifies the thesis beyond pure IT services outsourcing.
New Entry
Tata Technologies (TATATECH)
Engineering services riding the global EV and SDV transition. Tata Group pedigree with product engineering margins that benefit from the same rupee-dollar dynamics as the IT pack.
Domestic Anchor
Escorts Kubota (ESCORTS)
Farm equipment and railway play that hedges tech concentration risk. Domestic rural demand is uncorrelated to crude, VIX, or the Hormuz situation.
One Thing to Watch
VIX close relative to 20. Opened at 22.8, easing to 22 but still elevated. If it fades below 20 by close, the market has absorbed the overnight fear and the relief rally lives. If it holds above 22 into close, the four-day recovery is broken and broader selling pressure returns - even for quality IT names.
Alibaba sets $100 billion AI revenue target for 5 years
Alibaba aims to quintuple cloud and AI revenue to $100 billion annually in five years, but recent earnings showed a 67% plunge in quarterly earnings and meager revenue growth. The company, led by CEO Eddie Wu, plans to monetize its growing AI portfolio, launched new AI service
Samvardhana Motherson Shares Jump On Joint Venture With Hellmann
Samvardhana Motherson International (SAMIL) entered into a joint venture with Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (MESA) Holding in Dubai. SAMIL will hold 51% and Hellmann 49% in the new company. The partnership aims to provide logistics solutions and enhance global supply
Stock Market: Nifty PSU Bank Outperforming Sectoral Indices
The Nifty IT and the Nifty Oil and Gas also trading higher.
Stock Market Live: Check BSE Sensex Heatmap
Stock Market LIVE Updates: OMC stocks rally on softer crude; HPCL, IOC, BPCL shares gain up to 5%
Oil marketing companies (OMCs) shares today jumped in trade as crude oil prices eased after the US and allies stepped up efforts to boost supply and unchoke the Strait of Hormuz.
HDFC Bank Shares Fall Another 2%, Down Nearly 8% In Two Sessions
Shares of HDFC Bank, India's largest private lender, slipped an additional 2 per cent to their day's low of Rs 781 on the BSE on Friday after its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) dropped another 2 per cent, signalling further weakness after the stock's sharp 5 per cent fall on Thursday.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Nifty MidCap 100 gainers and losers
Bharat Heavy Electricals, GMR Airports, Hindustan Petroleum, and Indian Bank were the top gainers in the Nifty MidCap 100 index.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Rupee Breaks 93-Per-Dollar Level
The Indian rupee depreciated 46 paise to a new low of 93.1 against the US dollar. It settled at 92.64 a dollar on Wednesday.
Stock Market LIVE Updates: Check 10 am Market Update
At 10:00 am, the Nifty50 was trading 1.13 per cent or 259 points higher at 23,261.05, and the Sensex was trading 1.11 per cent or 824.69 points higher at 75,025.83.
Gold, Silver Prices Rise Slightly Today: Check Latest Rates In Your City
Gold and silver prices saw a slight rise on Friday as global uncertainty continues to keep bullion in focus. Read full report here
Saudi Arabia's Oil Officials Say Prices Could Soar Past $180 A Barrel
Saudi Arabia's oil officials say prices could soar past $180 a barrel if war-related disruptions persist until late April, potentially pushing consumers into habits that slash their oil use, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal.
Share Market News: After Fuel, Now Gas Disruption In Focus
Qatar Energy CEO: Iran Attacks Wipe Out 17% Of Qatar's LNG Capacity For Up To Five Years
US Energy Secy: Trump Administration Has No Plan To Implement Restrictions On Oil And Gas Exports
Share Market News: Broader Markets Also In Green
Among the broader markets, Nifty Midcap100, and Nifty Smallcap100 indices traded higher by 1.27 per cent, and 0.76 per cent, respectively.
Share Market Today: India VIX falls 5%
The Nifty India Volatility index fell 4.9 per cent to 21.69 shortly after opening.
Stock Market News: NSE Nifty50 Goes Up Over 250 Points
Stock Market News Live: Sensex Extends Gains, Higher By 900 Points
Sensex Today Live News: Sensex Opens At 74,559, Nifty At 23,110
The BSE Sensex started Friday's trading session at 74,559.38, higher by 532.14 points or 0.47 per cent. The NSE Nifty50 opened with a gain of 108 points or 0.47 per cent at 23,110.15.
Stock Market Live Updates: Rupee hits fresh low of 92.89 against US dollar
The rupee slumped 25 paise to a new low of of 92.89 against the US dollar on Friday. It settled at 92.64 a dollar on Wednesday.
Stock Markets LIVE: An Overview Before Market Opening
- IT stocks in focus after strong earnings from Accenture
- State Bank of India positive on SBI Funds IPO (OFS)
- Crude cool-off & US stance easing tensions support sentiment
Stock Market LIVE Updates: GIFT Nifty At 23,247
The GIFT Nifty was at 23,247, up 191 points.
Renting A Home? Here Are The Rules Every Tenant And Landlord Must Know
Traditionally, India's rental market has run on trust. In more recent past, 11-month agreements have become the norm, particularly in urban areas. Read full report here
