The Indian stock market opened lower on April 30, 2026, with the Nifty 50 index declining by 94.80 points or 0.39%, settling at 24,024.50. The S&P BSE Sensex also fell, down 301.49 points or 0.38% to 76,967.51. Losses were primarily driven by sectors such as realty, financial services, and private banks. However, the market breadth was positive, with 1,687 shares rising compared to 1,411 shares that fell. Notably, Wockhardt's stock surged 10.23% following a strong quarterly profit report. Foreign portfolio investors sold shares worth ₹8,047.86 crore, while domestic institutional investors purchased shares worth ₹3,487.10 crore. In global markets, heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz affected investor sentiment, leading to declines in U.S. stocks, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 557.37 points.