Technical View: Cooling VIX supports market; further rally in Nifty 50 possible only above 24,350; 56,200 seen as key hurdle for Bank Nifty

The Nifty 50 is expected to trade in the 24,000-24,500 range in the near term. Decisive break of either of these levels could give a firm direction to the index. Nifty outlook for April 30 The Nifty 50 rebounded after a day of profit booking and rallied sharply towards 24,350 to fill the bearish gap…

Dividend alert: Big payouts from RIL, UltraTech, Coal India; full list here

Firms such as Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, UltraTech Cement, Coal India, Hindustan Zinc, and Varun Beverages are among the major names announcing dividends   Dividend announcements have picked up pace across corporate India as companies roll out payouts alongside their results for the January-March quarter of fiscal 2026 (Q4FY26) and annual results. From energy and…

Sensex settles 850 pts lower, Nifty ends below 24,200: Surging crude prices among key factors behind market decline

The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined on Thursday, tracking a surge in crude oil prices, foreign fund outflows and weak cues from Asian markets.   The Sensex settled 852.49 points or 1.09 percent lower at to 77,664, while the broader Nifty declined to 24,173.05, down 205.05 points or 0.84 percent.   Twelve of…

Vodafone Idea stock ready for over 20% surge, suggests chart

Vodafone Idea stock has rallied up to 12 per cent thus far in April amid the broader market pullback. Hopes of a favourable Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) due assessment has also aided the up move. Despite the gains the stock still trades roughly 11 per cent in loss on a year-till-date basis.   However, going…

Stock market today: Nifty 50 breaks above 24,400 resistance; next stop 25,000?

Nifty 50 index hovers above the crucial resistance zone of 24,300 – 24,400, which remains a key hurdle for further upside. Analysts believe a sustained breakout above this range will be essential to strengthen bullish momentum and extend the rally towards the 24,800 – 25,000 levels. The Indian stock market traded with strong gains on…

Sensex, Nifty outlook for tomorrow: Stock indices give up gains – Bulls losing edge?

Market outlook: While there are no immediate signs of weakness, a fresh leg of momentum would require a decisive breakout, which could pave the way for the next phase of the rally. Stock market outlook for Friday, April 17: Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty gave up morning gains to settle in the red on Thursday.…