First Trade: Nifty opens higher by 40 points; NLC India up over 7%


Indian stock market in Tuesday’s trade (May 20, 2025) opened higher tracking positive Asian market cues. At the open, Nifty opened higher by 40 points with the index hovering near 25,000 levels. Meanwhile, broader markets traded on  a cautious note, with both the midcap and smallcap gauge slipping in early trade.

Stocks in news today

Results: 

NIFTY: Hindalco (1:30 pm – 3:30 pm) 

FNO: NHPC Ltd (Post- Market), Zydus Lifescience (Variable), Solar Ind (2 pm-3:30 pm), United Spirits (post-market), Dixon Tech (2-3:30), Max Healthcare (Variable), Torrent Pharma (Post-Market), 

Torrent Pharma: Board Met to consider results, dividend, and fundraise. 

Astra Micro: Board Meeting to consider fundraise via equity or debentures.

Avantel Ltd: Right Issue to close with the issue price pegged at Rs 40. The investor as part of the issue will be eligible to get 10 shares for every 121 shares.

Asian markets 

Asian markets in Tuesday’s trade drifted higher with China taking the lead as Beijing took to rate cuts on expected lines. The key MSCI Index Asia ex Japan index traded higher by 0.37 per cent. 



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