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Research Periodic Report SBI Life Rallies on Strong Growth; Profit Booking Hits IndiGo and Bajaj Auto

SBI Life Rallies on Strong Growth; Profit Booking Hits IndiGo and Bajaj Auto

Written by - Fisdom Research

April 25, 2025 2 minutes

Market Snapshot

  • Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower, snapping a seven-day winning streak.
  • Profit booking by investors weighed on markets amid weak global cues and rising geopolitical tensions.
  • Disappointing earnings from Hindustan Unilever dragged FMCG stocks, dampening overall sentiment.
  • Caution ahead of April F&O expiry added to the market pressure.
  • Subdued Asian markets and renewed global uncertainty post comments by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on US-China trade talks further dented sentiment.

Sectoral Trends

Sector Name % Change Sector Name % Change
NIFTY IT 0.7 NIFTY AUTO -1.7
NIFTY FMCG -0.6 NIFTY CONSUMER DURABLES -1.9
NIFTY PRIVATE BANK -1.3 NIFTY METAL -2.1
NIFTY OIL & GAS -1.4 NIFTY PHARMA -2.2

Top News

  • SBI Life Insurance rallied over 7% following strong FY25 PBT growth and positive brokerage commentary highlighting robust margins and a stable earnings outlook.
  • IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation) declined over 3% amid profit booking, with rising ATF prices and stretched valuations dampening sentiment despite a strong operating backdrop.
  • Bajaj Auto fell over 3% as sector-wide weakness, demand concerns, and margin pressures outweighed strong volume growth and distribution activity.

Top Gainers and Losers

Top Gainers % Change Top Losers % Change
SBILIFE 5.2 SHRIRAMFIN -8.1
TECHM 1.0 ADANIENT -4.0
TCS 1.0 ADANIPORTS -3.8

Technical Outlook: Key Indices

Indices Name Support Resistance
Nifty 24,400 23,800 / 23,515
Bank Nifty 54,000 / 53,500 56,000

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