Stock Market LIVE Updates: Green Everywhere! Nifty Hits 24,700, Sensex Soars 440 Pts As Hero MotoCorp & Tata Steel Lead The Charge

Nifty crossed the 24,700 mark at closing on August 4, and the Sensex leapt approximately 440 points, sparking plenty of cheer on Dalal Street. Hero MotoCorp, Tata Steel, Bharat Electronics, Adani Ports, and JSW Steel led the Nifty winners’ pack, while Power Grid Corp, HDFC Bank, ONGC, ICICI Bank, and Apollo Hospitals weighed on momentum.

Not to be outdone, all sectoral indices finished in the green. PSU banks, pharma, realty, IT, metals, telecom, media, consumer durables, and autos joined the rally, rising between 0.5% and 2.5%. That’s breadth—bullish and broad-based. The BSE midcap index popped up 1%, while the smallcap index added 0.7%.

So, what’s the play? Are you locking in gains after a bullish session or waiting to see if this strength holds into tomorrow? Keep your eyes on the sector leaders—or dive deeper into mid- and small-caps for more market action.

Indian markets trading on a bullish note as the Nifty 50 climbed above the 24,700‑mark and the Sensex rose around 400 points. The rally came amid softer inflation and favorable global cues. Major gainers included Tata Steel, Bharat Electronics (BEL), Adani Ports, and Tech Mahindra, which led sectoral strength in metals, infrastructure, and IT. The upbeat move reflected strong investor sentiment, with standout performance from key blue‑chips powering the indices higher. All eyes now shift to whether this momentum holds, or if further volatility awaits in the trading session.

Premier Explosives share price surged over 9% on Monday after the company announced a significant defence order. The small-cap stock rallied as much as 9.62% to ₹468.05 apiece on the BSE, drawing strong investor interest. The rally followed the company’s update on receiving a new order in the defence segment, reinforcing its position in the sector and boosting market sentiment. The order win highlights continued traction in defence manufacturing and investor confidence in niche players. The stock saw a sharp uptick in volumes, indicating positive momentum. Traders are eyeing further upside if follow-up orders materialize.

Federal Bank shares tumbled over 6% on Monday, hitting a 14-week low, after the lender reported a weaker-than-expected Q1 FY26 performance. The bank posted a decline in net profit, which disappointed investors and triggered selling pressure. Analysts pointed to rising provisions and narrowing net interest margins as key concerns that weighed on earnings. The stock dropped to ₹139.50 during early trade, its lowest since April 2025. While asset quality remained broadly stable, the muted earnings outlook raised caution among traders. Market participants are now watching for management commentary and future guidance to gauge recovery prospects in upcoming quarters

The Indian stock market opened on a cheerful note this Monday, with both benchmark indices flashing green in early trade:

• Sensex:  80,620.54, up +20.63 points (0.026%)

• Nifty:  24,596.55, up +31.20 points (0.13%)

A positive start for market enthusiasts and investors, hinting at renewed optimism after last week’s selloff. With global cues stabilizing and RBI’s policy meet on the horizon, all eyes are now on whether the bulls can hold the charge through the day.

Stay tuned and watch your levels!