Bajaj Finance Rises Over 0.90% Amid Broader Market Optimism
Bajaj Finance share price climbed over 0.90% in early trade on April 22, 2025, touching ₹9,357.00 as investor sentiment remained upbeat.
Key Highlights:
Bajaj Finance share price opens strong on April 22
Bajaj Finance opened at ₹9,295.00 on April 22, 2025, continuing its bullish momentum from last week. By 9:48 AM IST, the stock was trading at ₹9,357.00, up by ₹83.50 or 0.90% from the previous close of ₹9,273.50.
This early gain reflects a positive outlook among market participants, especially in the NBFC segment. Bajaj Finance has seen increased buying interest owing to strong fundamentals and consistent earnings performance.
Market snapshot and Bajaj Finance’s key stats
- Open: ₹9,295.00
- Day’s High: ₹9,388.00
- Day’s Low: ₹9,273.50
- Previous Close: ₹9,273.50
- LTP (Last Traded Price): ₹9,357.00
- P/E Ratio: 36.30
- Dividend Yield: 0.38%
- 52-Week High: ₹9,388.00
- 52-Week Low: ₹6,375.70
- Market Cap: ₹5.81 lakh crore
With its share price touching the 52-week high intraday, Bajaj Finance reaffirms its status as a heavyweight in the financial services sector.
What’s driving Bajaj Finance’s rally?
- Positive sector outlook: The overall NBFC space is witnessing renewed investor interest with improved credit demand and better asset quality metrics.
- Strong fundamentals: Bajaj Finance continues to deliver robust growth in AUM (Assets Under Management) and net interest income.
- FPI participation: Recent reports suggest increased foreign portfolio investor (FPI) inflows into Indian financials, boosting blue-chip counters like Bajaj Finance.
Expert View on Bajaj Finance stock
Brokerage houses remain bullish on Bajaj Finance. Some analysts have revised their short-term target to ₹9,450–₹9,550, provided the stock sustains above ₹9,300. The breakout is being supported by strong volumes and RSI indicators showing strength on technical charts.
“Bajaj Finance has resumed its upward trend after a brief consolidation phase. As long as the price holds above ₹9,250, there’s potential for continued momentum,” said a technical analyst from ICICI Securities.
Who Will Be Affected
- Retail Investors: A rise in Bajaj Finance can buoy sentiment for long-term equity investors holding large-cap NBFCs.
- Mutual Funds & SIPs: Many equity MFs have heavy exposure to Bajaj Finance, making it crucial for NAV growth.
- Traders & Options Players: With high volatility and volume, Bajaj Finance remains a preferred pick for intraday and swing traders.
How to Take Action
- Long-term investors can consider holding or adding on dips near ₹9,200 with a medium-term target of ₹9,600–₹9,700.
- Short-term traders should keep a strict stop-loss below ₹9,250 and look for volume-backed moves for fresh positions.
- Portfolio watchers can use this rally to rebalance exposure in financials and evaluate weightage in NBFC-heavy sectors.
Bajaj Finance’s bullish sentiment remains intact
Bajaj Finance continues to show strength amid a broadly positive market environment. Its proximity to a new 52-week high indicates investor confidence in the company’s future growth trajectory. Market participants will closely watch if the stock can break past resistance levels and sustain above ₹9,400 in the upcoming sessions.
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