Nifty 50, Sensex Ended April’s Last Trading Session In Red; The Stock Market Will Remain Closed On Friday, May 01, For Maharashtra Day
- Share.Market
- 10 min read
- 30 Apr 2026
Here’s a quick wrap-up where we break down the performance of key indices, top corporate movers, and the major economic headlines of the day.
Nifty 50 and Sensex ended the last trading session of the week and month in the red, falling nearly 1% on Thursday, April 30, pressured by soaring Brent crude oil prices over $113 per barrel, and the ongoing issues between the US and Iran. Amid the broader downturn, Bajaj Auto, Sun Pharmaceuticals, and Infosys emerged as the top Nifty 50 gainers, whereas Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Eternal, and Hindalco Industries led the losses. The stock market will remain closed tomorrow for Maharashtra Day.
Key Indices – Share Market
Today’s Top News from the Indian Share Market
TIMETECHNOTime Technoplast has become the first Indian company to receive PESO approval to design and manufacture 250-litre high-pressure Type IV composite hydrogen cylinders for commercial vehicles. The prototype validation phase is expected to be completed within the next 90 days.
GESHIPGE Shipping expanded its fleet to 41 vessels after taking delivery of the 2014-built Kamsarmax Dry Bulk Carrier, “Jag Abhishek.” Financed entirely through internal accruals, the addition comes as the company maintains a capacity utilisation close to 100%.
ADANIPOWERAdani Power reported a 1.74% YoY increase in FY26 net profit to ₹12,971.08 crore, despite a 3.49% decline in operating revenue. Management highlighted a robust 23.7 GW capacity expansion pipeline and noted the successful execution of a 1:5 stock split.
BAJFINANCEBajaj Finance posted strong FY26 results, with net profit surging 15.21% YoY to ₹19,332.36 crore and its Assets Under Management crossing the ₹5 lakh crore milestone. Asset quality remained healthy, and the company announced a final dividend of ₹6 per share.
Broader Market Performance Today
INDIA VIXTop Performing Sectors Today
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Today’s Top Gainers and Losers
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FII DII Activity (₹ Cr)
| Date | FII (Net Value) | DII (Net Value) |
| 29 Apr 2026 | -2,468.42 | 2,262.17 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | -2,103.74 | 1,712.01 |
| 27 Apr 2026 | -1,151.48 | 4,123.92 |
| 24 Apr 2026 | -8,827.87 | 4,700.71 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | -3,254.71 | 941.35 |
| Month-to-Date | -62,087.6 | 47,576.77 |
What’s Happening Beyond Markets?
- The US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates at 3.5% to 3.75%. The central bank highlighted that ongoing tensions in the Middle East are contributing to heightened economic uncertainty and risks to the global outlook.
- The government has developed a new export monitoring framework. This strategic move aims to closely track progress and streamline efforts to help India achieve its ambitious $2 trillion export target by FY31.
- The Reserve Bank of India has launched three key surveys to gather input for its monetary policy. These include the inflation expectations survey across 19 cities and consumer confidence surveys for both rural and urban areas.
- RBI’s new guidelines will allow banks to extend relief measures to borrowers in disaster-hit areas without requiring a formal request. Effective July 1, 2026, this proactive measure includes offering fee waivers and prompt ATM restorations.
- The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is considering raising the minimum pension under the EPS-95 scheme. The retirement fund body also successfully settled a massive 83.1 million claims during the 2025-26 financial year.
Result Update
Track who beat or missed street estimates from the Nifty50
| Stock | Revenue from Operations FY26 (Estimated) | Revenue from Operations FY26 (Actual) | Change |
| National Aluminium Company Ltd. | ₹17,375.40 cr | ₹17,843.05 cr | 🔼 2.69% |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd. | ₹64,370.56 cr | ₹65,219 cr | 🔼 1.32% |
| Kajaria Ceramics Ltd. | ₹4,766.22 cr | ₹4,830.36 cr | 🔼 1.35% |
Back to Basics
Terms that put you one step ahead – every day
What is the Difference Between Shares and Debentures?
Shares represent actual ownership in a company, while debentures are essentially a loan you give to that company. Think of it like supporting a friend’s new restaurant. If you buy shares, you’re a co-owner sharing the profits (or losses). If you buy debentures, you’re simply lending them money. You expect regular interest payments and your initial cash back later, regardless of whether the restaurant is booming or struggling.
In the market, shareholders have voting rights and earn dividends if the company thrives. Debenture holders have no say in management but receive fixed, guaranteed interest before shareholders get paid. For everyday investors, the choice comes down to risk and reward. Shares offer higher long-term growth potential but come with more risk, while debentures provide steady, safer, and predictable income.
Corporate Actions
Companies with the ex date and record date on 30 April 2026
| Company | Corporate Action |
| UCO Bank | Final Dividend, ₹0.44 |
Before You Go…
Markets aren’t just charts and tickers; they’re daily tales of ambition and the quiet courage to stay invested.
We’ll be back to cut through the noise, so you can focus on investing intelligently.
