Indian Stock Market Update – Sensex & Nifty Surge on April 11, 2025 | Top Gainers & Key Insights

On 11 April 2025, Indian equity markets witnessed a robust rally, rebounding from previous losses. The surge was primarily driven by President Donald Trump's temporary pause on steep U.S. reciprocal tariffs, which buoyed market sentiment.

The Sensex opened at 73847.15, gaining 1.77% to close at 75157.26, while the Nifty 50 gained 1.92% to finish the day at 22,828.55.

• Nifty 50 is up 1.92%
• Sensex is  up 1.77%
• Bank Nifty is up 1.52%

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All 13 major sectors ended in the green, with notable advances in the Metal, Auto, Oil and gas, Power, PSU, Telecom, and Pharmaceutical sectors.

Key Reasons Behind Today's Market Movement

1. Global Market Cues

Global markets played a crucial role in shaping today's positive momentum:

• US Markets: President Donald Trump's announcement of a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most countries, excluding China, led to a positive reaction in global markets.
  
  - Dow Jones: 39,841.97 (+0.63%)
  - Nasdaq: 16,387.31 (-4.31%)
   
• Asian Markets: The temporary relief in trade tensions contributed to gains in Asian markets, although the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute continued to weigh on investor sentiment.
  
  - Nikkei: 33,585.58 (-3.05%)
  - Hang Seng: 20,914.69 (+1.11%)
  - Shanghai Composite: 3,238.23 (+0.45%)
   

2. FII & DII Activity (10th April 2025)

FIIs: Net sellers, withdrawing ₹4,358.02 Cr.
DIIs: Net buyers, investing ₹2,976.66 Cr.

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3. Sectoral & Stock Performance

Top Performing Sectors

The Metal sector led the rally with a 4% gain, followed by the Auto, Oil and gas, Power, PSU, Telecom, and Pharma sectors, each rising approximately 2%.

Top Gainers & Losers

From the Nifty 200 index, here is the list of top gainers and losers among stocks.

Get the updated stocks daily on ticker. 

4. Macro & Economic Factors Impacting the Market

• Rupee Gains Against USD: The Indian Rupee made a strong comeback in early trade on Friday, opening 46 paise higher at ₹86.22 against the US Dollar and further appreciating to ₹86.17, registering a gain of 51 paise from its previous close of ₹86.68 on Wednesday.

• Volatility Index: The INDIA VIX volatility index decreased by 6.14%, indicating reduced market volatility amid easing trade tensions.

5. Market Sentiment & Key Triggers

1. Jefferies Upgrades India Exposure: Global investment firm Jefferies increased India's portfolio weighting by 2 percentage points, citing India's minor exposure to the U.S. and China, low tariffs, declining oil prices, and the Reserve Bank of India's pro-growth policies.
    
2. TCS Q4 Earnings Disappoint: Tata Consultancy Services underperformed due to disappointing Q4 earnings, impacting investor sentiment in the IT sector.

Conclusion & Investment Strategy

On 11 April 2025, the Indian stock market experienced a significant bounce due to a thawing of tensions related to U.S. tariffs and action on monetary policy in India. Although the trade tensions have given stock markets a breather, uncertainty about returning tensions with the U.S. and China, as well as uncertainty about the global economy, continues to be a risk.

From Finology Research Desk:

Investors should concentrate on quality stocks that possess strong fundamentals, especially those in sectors that will likely be aided by accommodative monetary policy, such as banking, auto, and real estate. However, ongoing global trade tensions and potential volatility should be kept in mind.