Stock Market Today: NLC India Jumps 10.41%, Jindal Saw at 247
NLC India Ltd, a major player in power generation and distribution, emerged as one of the top gainers The Indian stock market showed resilience on February 4, 2025, with major benchmark indices trading higher. Investors responded positively to economic developments and corporate earnings, with BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50 posting steady gains. The upbeat sentiment was fueled by optimism surrounding global trade, government policy support, and improving macroeconomic indicators. The BSE Sensex surged by 359.93 points (0.47%) to reach 77,546.67, while the Nifty50 advanced by 114.20 points (0.49%) to trade at 23,475.25. Broader market participation remained strong, with BSE MidCap rising 1.23% and BSE SmallCap gaining 1.02%. Sectoral performance showed mixed trends. The Nifty FMCG index was the only laggard, dipping 0.46%, while other indices traded in positive territory. The Nifty Metal index led the gains with a 2.29% surge, followed by PSU Bank stocks, which climbed 1.78%, and the Auto sector, which added 1.68%.