Sensex and Nifty April 24 2025 update: Markets dip as F&O expiry and geopolitical tensions weigh on investor sentiment. Full market summary here.
Mumbai, April 24, 2025 – The Sensex and Nifty April 24 2025 market session ended in the red after seven consecutive days of gains. Investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions and the monthly F&O expiry, causing both benchmark indices to decline.
The BSE Sensex closed 315.06 points lower at 79,801.43, while the NSE Nifty 50 dropped 82.25 points to settle at 24,244.70, breaking a strong seven-day winning streak. Market volatility surged as investors adopted a cautious approach ahead of quarterly earnings announcements and amid escalating tensions with neighboring Pakistan.
Sensex and Nifty April 24 2025: Key Reasons for the Decline
- Geopolitical Risks: Investor sentiment turned bearish following India’s strong diplomatic response to a recent terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir. The move heightened geopolitical tensions in the region, making traders nervous about potential repercussions.
- F&O Expiry Pressure: The monthly expiry of futures and options contracts contributed to increased market volatility and profit booking.
- Sector Weakness: The FMCG and realty sectors dragged the indices down, with both logging losses of over 1%. Leading FMCG stock Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) was the top loser, plunging nearly 4%.
Sensex and Nifty April 24 2025: Top Gainers and Losers
Despite the market downturn, a few stocks managed to stay in the green:
- Top Gainers: IndusInd Bank, Tata Motors, and UltraTech Cement were among the top-performing stocks of the day.
- Top Losers: Apart from HUL, other FMCG heavyweights and real estate players faced the heat, pulling the market lower.
Banking Sector in the Sensex and Nifty April 24 2025 Update
The Nifty Bank index also ended in the red, closing 168.65 points down at 55,201.40. However, the index continues to show strength on a year-to-date basis, up 8.54% so far in 2025.
Expert Views on Sensex and Nifty Market Trend
Market experts advise investors to tread carefully in the coming days. According to Aakash K Hindocha from Nuvama Professional Clients Group, select stocks like Ambuja Cements, Jubilant FoodWorks, and SBI Cards present good buying opportunities amid the current volatility.
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