Trump Warns Iran of 'Greater Force' as Israel Shuts Airspace; Indian Stocks Brace for Monday Slump

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Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv Plummet Over 5%, HDFC Life Surges 4.19%: NIFTY50 Highlights

 

The Indian stock market wrapped up Wednesday, April 30, 2025, on a flat note with a slight negative tilt. Losses in heavyweights like Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, and State Bank of India were balanced by gains in Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank, and HDFC Life. The SENSEX closed 46 points lower at 80,242, while the NIFTY50 dipped 2 points to 24,334, fluctuating between an intraday high of 24,396.15 and a low of 24,198.75. This blog explores the top performers and laggards across the NIFTY50, NIFTY Midcap 100, and NIFTY Smallcap 100 indices, spotlighting Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, and HDFC Life.

NIFTY50: Bajaj Finserv and Bajaj Finance Tumble, HDFC Life Shines

Bajaj Finserv’s Sharp Decline
Bajaj Finserv was the NIFTY50’s biggest loser, plunging 5.61% to ₹1,951. Despite a 14% YoY rise in Q4 FY25 consolidated net profit to ₹2,417 crore (up from ₹2,119 crore in Q4 FY24), the stock faced heavy selling. Total consolidated income grew to ₹35,596 crore from ₹32,042 crore YoY, but concerns over future growth in its financial services portfolio sparked the downturn.

Bajaj Finance Hit by Weak Earnings
Bajaj Finance shares slid 5.27% to ₹8,613.50 after reporting lackluster Q4 FY25 results on April 29. The Pune-based NBFC saw its asset quality weaken, with gross non-performing assets (NPAs) rising to 0.96% of total advances from 0.85% in Q4 FY24. Surging provisions and loan losses further fueled investor concerns, driving the stock’s decline.

Other NIFTY50 Losers

  • Trent: -4.76%

  • Tata Motors: -3.32%

  • State Bank of India: -3.07%

HDFC Life Leads Gainers
HDFC Life topped the NIFTY50 gainers, climbing 4.19% to ₹745. Strong market confidence in its growth prospects and the insurance sector’s resilience powered the rally. Other notable performers included:

  • Maruti Suzuki: +3.18%

  • SBI Life: +1.80%

  • Bharti Airtel: +1.70%

  • Sun Pharma: +0.89%

NIFTY Midcap 100: Vishal Mega Mart Soars, Exide Industries Slips

Midcap Index Overview
The NIFTY Midcap 100 index fell 0.85% (463 points) to 54,124.90, with 75 stocks closing lower and 25 higher.

Exide Industries’ Decline
Exide Industries led the losses, dropping 5.81% to ₹348.45. Despite a 1.15% YoY rise in Q4 FY25 consolidated net profit to ₹186.87 crore and a 3.89% YoY revenue increase to ₹4,335.42 crore, the stock faced selling pressure, likely due to muted profit growth.

Other Midcap Losers

  • BSE: -4.55%

  • AU Small Finance Bank: -4.26%

  • Cochin Shipyard: -4.08%

  • Mankind Pharma: -3.91%

Vishal Mega Mart’s Stellar Rally
Vishal Mega Mart was the top gainer, surging 10% to ₹118 after an 88% YoY jump in Q4 net profit. Other strong performers included:

  • Bharti Hexacom: +5.48%

  • Indraprastha Gas: +3.76%

  • Tube Investments of India: +3.13%

  • Apollo Tyres: +3.09%

NIFTY Smallcap 100: Sonata Software Rises, Kfin Technologies Falls

Smallcap Index Overview
The NIFTY Smallcap 100 index declined 1.73% (290 points) to 16,448.85, with 92 stocks ending lower and eight higher.

Kfin Technologies’ Steep Drop
Kfin Technologies was the top loser, falling 6.76% to ₹1,184. Other laggards included:

  • Five Star Business Finance: -6.16%

  • Credit Access Grameen: -5.95%

  • Himadri Speciality Chemical: -5.75%

  • Newgen Software Technologies: -4.90%

Sonata Software’s Winning Streak
Sonata Software led the gainers, soaring 11% to ₹417, marking its third straight session of gains. Other smallcap winners included:

  • Brainbees Solutions: +2%

  • Mahanagar Gas: +1%

  • Brigade Enterprises: +0.78%

  • Devyani International: +0.51%

Why Did Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv Fall?

Bajaj Finance’s Challenges
Bajaj Finance’s 5.27% drop stemmed from disappointing Q4 FY25 earnings, marked by a rise in gross NPAs to 0.96% and higher provisions, signaling asset quality concerns.

Bajaj Finserv’s Investor Concerns
Bajaj Finserv’s 5.61% decline, despite a 14% profit increase, reflects investor skepticism about the growth outlook for its financial services businesses, impacting the broader NIFTY50.

What Fueled HDFC Life’s Rally?

HDFC Life’s Strength
HDFC Life’s 4.19% gain highlights robust investor trust in its fundamentals and the insurance sector’s stability, making it a standout in a volatile market session.

Market Outlook

The market’s rangebound performance underscores a balance between sector-specific challenges and resilient stocks. Investors should watch Bajaj Finance and Bajaj Finserv for updates on asset quality and strategic moves, while HDFC Life and Vishal Mega Mart signal potential in insurance and retail. With the NIFTY50 near 24,334, upcoming earnings and global economic cues will drive future trends.

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