Stock recommendations for 30 April from MarketSmith India
Subscribe to enjoy similar stories.Indian equity benchmarks rebounded on Wednesday, 29 April, with the Nifty 50 rising 181.95 points, or 0.76%, to close at 24,177.65, reclaiming the 24,000 mark. The Sensex advanced about 0.73% to end near 77,446.Sentiment was supported by optimism around fourth-quarter earnings, led by Maruti Suzuki and an improvement in global risk appetite, even as tensions in West Asia persisted.Gains were led by FMCG and auto stocks, with the Nifty FMCG index up 1.75% and the Nifty Auto index rising 1.15%.
Realty stocks also saw traction, with the Nifty Realty index gaining 1.48%. Financial services and PSU banks, however, witnessed mild profit booking and ended lower.Market breadth remained broadly balanced but tilted slightly negative, with 1,626 stocks advancing against 1,667 declining, indicating selective buying in large-caps amid caution in the broader market.Buy: Siemens Energy India Ltd(current price: ₹3,310)Buy: Navin Fluorine International Ltd (current price: ₹6,758)Indian equities ended firm on 29 April, with the Nifty 50 rising 0.76% (181.95 points) to close at 24,177.65, though it pared gains after briefly nearing 24,300.
The Sensex moved in tandem, reflecting a positive but cautious undertone.Sectorally, FMCG, auto, IT and realty stocks led the gains, signalling strength in consumption and defensives, while financials and PSU banks lagged, capping the upside. Broader market participation remained mixed, with the advance-decline ratio slightly negative at 1,626 advancing stocks against 1,667 declining, pointing to underlying fragility despite headline gains.
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