On 30 April 2026, Indian equities remained volatile and ended lower, with the Nifty slipping 0.74% to close at 23,997.55. The index opened gap-down amid weak global cues and faced early selling pressure, though selective buying in heavyweight counters across sectors helped trim losses later in the day. The decline was broad-based, led by metals, realty, and FMCG, while IT stocks showed relative resilience. Broader markets mirrored the weakness, with midcap and small cap indices falling between 0.4–0.8 percent, reflecting widespread risk aversion.
