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Stock Market Today: Data Patterns Jumps 10.62% to ₹1,860.50
The Indian stock market extends its bullish momentum on April 15, 2025, with major indices rallying sharply on strong global cues and broad-based domestic buying. Benchmark indices open with a gap-up and maintain their gains throughout the trading session, supported by strong buying in midcap and smallcap stocks, along with standout performances in sectors like power, defence, auto ancillaries, and financials.
Market Summary
BSE Sensex crosses 76,700, rising over 1,500 points during intraday trade.
NSE Nifty 50 hovers around 23,300, up by more than 480 points.
India VIX, the volatility index, dips 4%, signaling decreased market anxiety.
Broader markets outperform large-caps, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Smallcap 100 gaining between 2% and 3%.
Sectoral Highlights
All major sectoral indices trade in the green. The Nifty Auto, Nifty Financial Services, Nifty Realty, and Nifty Power indices post strong gains, ranging between 2.5% and 4%. Positive global sentiment due to easing tariff concerns and a strong earnings outlook continue to support domestic equities.
Top Gainers – Equity Performance Snapshot
The day sees significant action in several high-growth stocks across defence, engineering, software, auto ancillaries, and real estate. The table below highlights the top 10 performing stocks by percentage gain:
| Stock Name | Sector | Price (₹) | Gain (₹) | % Change |
| Data Patterns | Aerospace & Defence | 1,860.50 | 178.55 | 10.62% |
| KEC International | Power - Transmission & Equipment | 725.50 | 65.45 | 9.92% |
| Mazagon Dock | Ship Building | 2,658.30 | 225.75 | 9.28% |
| Intellect Design Arena | Computers - Software | 720.80 | 60.20 | 9.11% |
| Kaynes Technology | Electronics - Components | 5,542.00 | 450.85 | 8.86% |
| Akums Drugs & Pharma | Pharmaceuticals & Drugs | 470.00 | 36.20 | 8.34% |
| PTC Industries | Engineering - Heavy | 14,321.00 | 1,048.00 | 7.90% |
| Home First Finance | Finance - Housing | 1,142.60 | 83.60 | 7.89% |
| BLS International | Miscellaneous | 387.00 | 27.90 | 7.77% |
| 360 ONE WAM | Finance - Others | 936.30 | 66.10 | 7.60% |
Defence, Infrastructure, and Engineering Stocks Rally
The defence sector attracts heavy buying interest. Data Patterns surges over 10%, supported by strong order inflows and optimistic guidance. Mazagon Dock and Bharat Dynamics also trade with gains of over 9% and 5% respectively.
Engineering and power equipment stocks including KEC International, PTC Industries, and Garden Reach Shipbuilders witness robust demand due to improving project visibility and public infrastructure spending.
Auto Ancillaries, Software, and Real Estate Follow Strongly
Auto component stocks maintain strong momentum:
Sona BLW Precision Forgings rises by 6.7%.
UNO Minda adds 6.6%, led by rising EV component orders.
Motherson Sumi gains 6.5% amid sector-wide re-rating.
Software midcaps also show notable gains. Intellect Design and Mastek surge as investors rotate into high-margin, export-focused tech plays. Real estate and construction names such as Macrotech Developers, Anant Raj, and Amber Enterprises jump between 5.5% and 6.5% on the back of renewed urban housing demand.
Financial Stocks Drive Index Gains
Private sector banks and financial services stocks contribute meaningfully to index strength. IndusInd Bank gains 6.5% following better-than-expected preliminary Q4 results. Home First Finance and 360 ONE WAM rise nearly 8% and 7.6% respectively, supported by strong disbursement data and healthy net interest margins.
The entire NBFC and housing finance segment benefits from easing interest rate expectations and steady credit growth across retail portfolios.
Other Notable Movers
HFCL jumps 6.46%, supported by network expansion orders.
Inox Wind and Sterling Wilson continue their upward trajectory in the renewable power sector, rising over 6% and 5.8% respectively.
Adani Power and Jaiprakash Power rise on higher merchant power demand and favorable pricing dynamics.
Commodity and Currency Market Update
Indian Rupee strengthens to 85.84 per USD, rising 20 paise due to strong capital inflows.
Gold trades flat around ₹95,510 per 10 grams.
Crude oil prices remain steady at $86.20 per barrel, with Brent showing minimal intraday movement.
Market Outlook
Analysts remain optimistic about the near-term trend, citing strong earnings projections, robust domestic consumption, and global cues as tailwinds. The Nifty’s support zone sits near 22,950, with resistance now seen around 23,500. Breakout above this zone may invite further upside toward 24,000 in the coming weeks.
Midcap and smallcap stocks continue to see high participation, supported by positive earnings momentum and broader market confidence.