The Indian stock market extended its losing streak in Friday’s session on April 24, 2026, as selling pressure intensified across key sectors. The NIFTY 50 ended the day at 23,897.95, down 275.10 points or 1.14%, reflecting broad‑based risk aversion.
Technology stocks bore the brunt of the sell‑off, dragging the benchmark lower. Global sentiment also remained weak as fresh tensions in the Middle East pushed crude oil prices higher, reviving inflation concerns.
The benchmark index opened on a weak note and continued to decline through the session. Investor sentiment remained cautious due to elevated energy prices and uncertainty around geopolitical developments.
Heavy selling in information technology majors weighed significantly on the index’s performance. Defensive buying in a few FMCG, metal and PSU names provided limited support but failed to arrest the broader decline.
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| Coal India | 455.00 | 4.35 | 0.97 | 164.42 | 751.05 |
| Trent | 4,290.00 | 38.60 | 0.91 | 16.22 | 692.09 |
| Hindalco | 1,049.50 | 8.15 | 0.78 | 45.26 | 471.84 |
| Nestlé India | 1,420.00 | 9.50 | 0.67 | 34.19 | 485.50 |
| Shriram Finance | 1,016.00 | 6.70 | 0.66 | 92.63 | 932.83 |
| Company Name | LTP | Change (₹) | % Change | Volume (Lakhs) | Value (₹ Crores) |
| Infosys | 1,154.80 | -85.80 | -6.92 | 420.79 | 4,949.57 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 2,401.00 | -120.80 | -4.79 | 51.08 | 1,239.18 |
| Tech Mahindra | 1,361.80 | -59.70 | -4.20 | 36.93 | 505.00 |
| HCL Technologies | 1,202.50 | -51.10 | -4.08 | 109.04 | 1,327.48 |
| Sun Pharma | 1,618.50 | -61.60 | -3.67 | 96.06 | 1,564.49 |
The information technology sector was the weakest performer, with sharp declines in Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra and HCL Technologies. Rising crude oil prices added to macro concerns, dampening sentiment across cyclical sectors.
Metals and FMCG stocks displayed relative resilience, supported by gains in Coal India, Hindalco and Nestlé India. Despite this, overall market breadth remained negative due to sustained selling in heavyweight IT names.
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The NIFTY 50 closed sharply lower on April 24, 2026, dragged down by a deep sell‑off in technology stocks and persistent global uncertainty. Coal India and a handful of defensive names offered mild support, but gains were limited.
Infosys, TCS and Tech Mahindra led the declines, reflecting widespread pressure on the IT sector. With crude prices elevated and geopolitical risks unresolved, overall market sentiment remained firmly cautious.
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Published on: Apr 24, 2026, 4:02 PM IST
Akshay Shivalkar
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