business Live: Can Nifty reclaim 23,500 amid support from FIIs? | Opening Bell The Sensex and Nifty extended their winning streak for a third consecutive day, with the Nifty climbing above the 23,400 mark to hit a two-week high. Axis Bank and HDFC Bank emerged as the top contributors to the Nifty’s gains, while PSU banks and media stocks led the rally. On the flip side, pharma stocks ended in the red.
Investors are now eyeing key Q4 results due today from Infosys, Jio Financial, and HDFC Life. This morning, global cues were mixed. US markets saw sharp selloff overnight as US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned that the tariff tensions could drive up inflation.
Asian markets, however, defied the weakness in Wall Street and rose higher this morning. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Ajit Mishra, SVP - Research, Religare Broking and Gaurang H Shah, Senior Vice President, Geojit Financial Services. first published: Apr 17, 2025 08:48 am.