Sensex Today | Stock Market Live Updates: Nifty falls 120 points from highs; Zee Ent falls 3%
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The Nifty index opened 140 points higher, with 479 stocks on the Nifty 500 index opening with gains. Some IT stocks, including non-index midcap names, saw significant gains, while others like Zee Ent fell 3%.
The Indian stock market opened higher on April 16, 2026, with the Nifty index up 140 points. The Nifty 500 index saw 479 stocks open with gains. IT stocks performed well, with non-index midcap names like Firstsource Solutions and Sonata Software gaining 14% and 13%, respectively. Infosys and TCS also traded with gains between 1.5% to 2%. HDB Financial gained as much as 12% in early trading. Analysts maintained 'buy' ratings on some stocks, including Ather Energy, while cutting price targets for others like Adani Airports due to geopolitical headwinds.
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