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Why stock market rose today? Sensex rises over 600 points, Nifty ends above 24,150. 3 key factors behind the rally
Indian stock markets surged on Wednesday, with Sensex and Nifty 50 gaining significantly. This optimism was fueled by reports of Iran submitting a new proposal to de-escalate military operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Broader markets also outperformed, though analysts advise caution due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and their impact on crude oil prices and inflation.
Why stock market rose today? Sensex rises over 600 points, Nifty ends above 24,150. 3 key factors behind t - The Economic Times
Why stock market rose today? Sensex rises over 600 points, Nifty ends above 24,150. 3 key factors behind tThe Economic Times
Where to invest now: SBI MF prefers large caps, pharma, PSU banks
Ruchit Mehta, Head of Research at SBI Mutual Fund, prefers CDMO and hospital plays within pharma, citing stronger growth prospects over generics. He sees large caps as attractive on valuations, while midcaps require selectivity amid earnings risks. PSU banks may outperform in the near term due to stronger loan growth, but asset quality risks could emerge over the next 2–3 quarters if global disruptions persist.

Nippon Life AMC Q4 profit up 29%; declares ₹12.50 final dividend
The company’s mutual fund quarterly average assets under management (QAAUM) rose 30% YoY to ₹7.25 lakh crore, while total closing AUM increased 18% YoY to ₹7.73 lakh crore.
Sensex dives 850 pts, Nifty slips below 24,200 amid oil shock and weak global cues
The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Thursday, extending losses for a second straight session. Firm crude oil prices and ongoing geopolitical tensions rattled sentiment. Brent crude surged for the fourth consecutive day to around $103 per barrel amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks and fresh concerns around the Strait of Hormuz. Weak Asian cues and persistent foreign fund outflows deepened the sell-off. The Nifty slipped below the 24,200 mark, dragged by auto, PSU banks and consumer durables stocks, while pharma and healthcare shares saw selective buying. Investors stayed cautious, closely tracking the ongoing Q4 earnings season for further triggers.
Invesco Mutual Fund unveils Invesco India BSE Sensex Index Fund and Invesco India Nifty Bank Index Fund - Upstox
Invesco Mutual Fund unveils Invesco India BSE Sensex Index Fund and Invesco India Nifty Bank Index FundUpstox

Trent, L&T to HDFC Bank: How are the worst-performing Nifty 50 stocks of last month faring in April?
Earlier this month, DSP Mutual Fund in its strategy report said that it is shifting from a conservative to a constructive view on the Indian stock market, as the correction has brought valuations closer to long-term averages.

Markets extend losses for second day; Nifty slips below 24,200, Sensex at 77,664
The Nifty Bank index dropped 819 points to 56,305, while the midcap index declined 249 points to 59,953. Market breadth remained weak, with the NSE advance-decline ratio at 1:2 in favour of declines.

Tata Mutual Fund picks up ₹37 crore in multibagger small-cap stock Mufin Green Finance via bulk deal
Tata Mutual Fund invested ₹37 crore in Mufin Green Finance, acquiring 33,00,000 shares at ₹113.23 each. This investment highlights institutional interest in EV financing, with Mufin's stock rising to ₹117.70 post-deal, reflecting strong market confidence in niche NBFCs.

Second-best performing midcap stock of 2026 surges another 9% after strong parent results
GE Vernova T&D shares are also up 40% so far in 2026, making it the second-best performing stock on the Nifty Midcap index, following Hitachi Energy India, which is up over 60%.

CLSA says Nifty has given a new signal on the charts; check potential returns and top midcap 'buys'
Laurence Balanco of CLSA has shared five midcap ideas: BSE, MCX, Apollo Tubes, Dixon Technologies and Aurobindo Pharma.

Adani Enterprises board meets on April 30 to discuss three important matters; Details here
In October 2024, Adani Enterprises had raised ₹4,200 crore through a QIP by issuing shares to Quant Mutual Fund, SBI Life Insurance and other eligible buyers.