Stock market today: Indian equity benchmark indices, Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, opened in green on Thursday a day after Operation Sindoor. While Nifty50 was above 24,400, BSE Sensex crossed 80,800. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 24,424.60, up 10 points or 0.042%. BSE Sensex was at 80,849.80, up 103 points or 0.13%.Indian equities concluded positively on Wednesday amid volatility, with caution dominating after India’s military action against 9 terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir. The outlook suggests that developments in US-India trade negotiations could offer support in the immediate term, particularly benefiting export-oriented sectors.US stocks advanced Wednesday in choppy trading, with semiconductor stocks rising following news about relaxed AI chip regulations. Trading remained uneven after the Federal Reserve’s anticipated decision to maintain current interest rates.Asian equities traded narrowly as investors processed the Federal Reserve’s stance on maintaining current interest rates. Market participants remained cautious whilst awaiting the outcome of US-China trade discussions.Gold prices increased on Thursday following the Federal Reserve’s caution regarding inflation and employment market concerns, with investors focusing on upcoming US-China trade discussions.Foreign portfolio investors purchased shares worth Rs 2,585 crore net on Wednesday. Domestic institutional investors sold shares worth Rs 2,378 crore net.
