Market Performance
In the latest Sensex and Nifty news, benchmark indices extended their winning streak to a sixth consecutive session on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
- S&P BSE Sensex closed at 79,595.59, gaining 187.09 points or 0.24%
- NSE Nifty 50 settled at 24,167.25, up 41.70 points or 0.17%
This positive momentum was supported by sustained buying in multiple sectors, especially banking, real estate, and FMCG.
Main News
The rally was driven largely by changes in banking regulations. The RBI eased liquidity norms for banks, which gave a boost to the financial sector.
Key Regulatory Change:
- The revised norms introduced a 2.5% additional run-off factor on internet and mobile banking retail deposits.
- This is significantly lower than the initially proposed 5%, providing relief to the banking industry.
As a result, the BSE Bankex Index ended 0.61% higher, closing at 63,806.75.
Sectoral Highlights:
- FMCG Index: Up 1.87%, closed at 20,786.63
- Consumer Durables Index: Up 1.43%, settled at 58,736.93
- Realty Index: Rose 2.40%, finished at 6,860.78
However, IT, utility, and power stocks witnessed a downturn.
Company Details
Waaree Energies
Ahead of its Q4 results, Waaree Energies saw a strong rally:
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Stock closed 7% higher at ₹2,611.85 on the BSE.
Alok Industries
- Ended 17.43% higher at ₹19.34 on the NSE
- Reported a narrowed Q4 loss of ₹74.47 crore, compared to ₹215.93 crore in the same period last year
- Revenue from operations fell 35.1% to ₹952.96 crore
Colgate
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Shares rose 4.60%, ending at ₹2,661 apiece.
Broader Market Movement
Mid and small-cap indices outpaced the benchmark:
- BSE MidCap: Ended at 43,252.46, up 0.81%
- BSE SmallCap: Settled at 49,143.12, up 0.82%
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) added to the positive sentiment by investing ₹1,970.17 crore in equities on Monday.
Summary of the Article
The Sensex and Nifty news for April 22 reflects a sustained bullish trend with both indices registering gains for the sixth day in a row. Eased liquidity norms by the RBI catalyzed a rally in banking stocks, which led broader market optimism. Sectors like realty, FMCG, and consumer durables also performed well, while some pressure remained on IT and power stocks. Strong moves in companies like Waaree Energies and Alok Industries added to the day’s market buzz.
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