Stock Market Today: Global Cues You Need to Know
Indian stock markets may open flat today as global cues remain mixed. Strong earnings from top banks and steady foreign investments lifted Sensex and Nifty on April 21. Meanwhile, U.S. markets dropped sharply, oil prices rose, and gold hit record highs amid political concerns.
08:41 AM Apr 22, 2025 IST
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Aakash Khuman
Stock Market Today: Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) invested Rs.1,970.17 crore in Indian equities on April 21. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) also bought shares worth Rs.246.59 crore on the same day.
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Sensex and Nifty Likely to Open Flat
Indian stock markets may open flat today, as suggested by the GIFT Nifty, which is trading at around 24,156.50.
Markets Close Strong After Five-Day Rally
On April 21, both Sensex and Nifty continued their winning streak for the fifth day. The rally was led by strong Q4 results from banks like ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank, along with steady foreign investments.
- Sensex closed up by 855.30 points at 79,408.50
- Nifty ended 273.90 points higher at 24,125.55
- Over 2,800 stocks advanced, while about 1,093 declined
How Global Markets Performed Overnight
GIFT Nifty (Flat)
Trading steady at 24,156.50 – indicating a calm start for Indian markets.
Asian Markets (Mixed)
Asian markets remained quiet, reacting to Wall Street's fall after President Trump intensified pressure on the Fed Chairman.
US Markets (Fell Sharply)
U.S. stocks dropped sharply on Monday due to political pressure on the Federal Reserve and concerns over trade tensions.
- Dow Jones fell 971.82 points
- S&P 500 lost 124.50 points
- Nasdaq dropped 415.55 points
US Bond Yields (Stable)
10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.40%, while the 2-year yield was at 3.76%.
Currency, Commodities & More
Dollar Index (Weak)
The dollar slipped to its lowest point in three years due to growing concerns about Fed independence.
Asian Currencies (Mostly Down)
Asian currencies like the Taiwan Dollar and Chinese Renminbi fell against the US Dollar.
Oil Prices (Rise Slightly)
Crude oil prices rose as traders recovered from the previous day’s losses.
Gold (At Record High)
Gold hit a new high as investors moved away from stocks and bonds due to political uncertainty in the U.S.
Fund Flow Summary
- FIIs invested: Rs.1,970.17 crore
- DIIs invested: Rs.246.59 crore
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