Indian stock markets are likely to be impacted today, tracking strong cues from global markets. As of 7:25 AM, GIFT Nifty was up by 126 points or 0.65% at 24,529, hinting at a potential rebound in the Nifty 50 index.
However, rising geopolitical tensions are keeping investors cautious. Pakistan has announced a complete halt to trade with India and issued a stern warning, stating that any attempt by India to block water flow would be considered an act of war. This escalation follows India’s accusation of Pakistan’s involvement in a deadly attack in Kashmir.
Asian markets displayed mixed trends, mostly influenced by the rally on Wall Street. Optimism is growing that the US Federal Reserve could lower interest rates sooner than expected.
On Thursday, US stock indices posted strong gains:
Comments from Fed officials hinted at a possible rate cut as early as June, contingent upon clearer economic indicators.
Read More, HCL Technologies Interim Dividend of ₹18 Record Date on Monday, April 28, 2025.
SBI Life posted a marginal rise in Q4 net profit to ₹813.51 crore from ₹810.8 crore YoY, impacted by higher costs and soft premium inflows. Premium income slipped 5% YoY to ₹23,860.71 crore.
Axis Bank reported a net profit of ₹7,118 crore, slightly below ₹7,129 crore in the same quarter last year. Higher provisions and lower trading income weighed on results.
Persistent Systems reported a 25% YoY increase in net profit to ₹395.76 crore, while revenue jumped 25.2% to ₹3,242 crore, reflecting robust operational growth.
AESL’s net profit grew sharply by 79% YoY to ₹647.15 crore. Operational revenue also increased by 35.5% to ₹6,374.58 crore.
Despite a 20.4% YoY drop in net profit to ₹751.03 crore, ACC’s revenue rose 12.7% to ₹5,991.67 crore, supported by higher trade volumes and premium product sales.
Lodha reported a 38.5% YoY rise in profit to ₹921.7 crore. Revenue stood at ₹4,224.3 crore, marking a 5.12% increase, though it missed market expectations.
PB Fintech has invested ₹539 crore into its unit PB Healthcare Services, with total FY26 investments approved at ₹696 crore for the same.
Wipro has launched a GitHub Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, aimed at enhancing team collaboration and developer productivity through GitHub’s tools.
Although global trends are supportive, Indian markets may remain volatile due to escalating tensions with Pakistan. Investors will also focus on quarterly earnings from key players such as Axis Bank, Persistent Systems, and Adani Energy Solutions. As the earnings season progresses and geopolitical developments unfold, traders are advised to stay alert and exercise caution in their strategies.
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Published on: Apr 25, 2025, 9:00 AM IST
Kusum Kumari
Kusum Kumari is a Content Writer with 4 years of experience in simplifying financial market concepts. Currently crafting insightful content at Angel One, She specialise in breaking down complex topics into easy-to-understand pieces, blending expertise in market fundamentals and technical analysis.
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