The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 115. 81 points to settle at 66,166. 93. During the day, it fell 243.36 points to 66,039.38. The Nifty slipped 19.30 points to 19,731.75.
The market seemed to reflect a cautious yet balanced approach from investors on the first trading day of the week.
Closing market bell: BSE Midcap declined by 17.11 points or 0.05 pc to 32,305.62 and SmallCap by 13.67 points or 0.04 pc to 38,184.83 in broader market. Key Asian indices declined following losses in the US markets due to a rebound in bond market yields.
Financial services firm CLSA has released its top stock picks following the upgrade, expressing high confidence in companies such as Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, SBI, Bajaj Finance, L&T, Axis Bank, ONGC, and Tata Motors.
Nifty Smallcap 250 led with a 0.82% gain, followed by Nifty Microcap 250, surging 1.06%. Notable performances included Nifty Smallcap 100 (0.79%), Nifty Midsmallcap 400 (0.74%), Nifty Midcap 100 (0.71%), and Nifty Smallcap 50 (0.65%).
Vodafone Idea Ltd, Infibeam Avenues Ltd, YES Bank Ltd, Punjab National Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Ltd, Bank of Maharashtra, and Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd were among the top companies that lost points in early trade.
The major gainers in the Sensex stack are Bajaj Finserv, Titan, Bajaj Finance, JSW Steel, Maruti, Tata Motors and IndusInd Bank.
The BSE Sensex recorded a substantial decline of over 450 points, while the NSE Nifty dipped below the 19,400 mark.
At the opening bell, the Sensex stood at 65,511, while the broader Nifty index was at 19,537. This downward trend in the stock market reflects cautious sentiment among investors.
The trading session was marked by volatility associated with the expiry of futures and options (F&O) contracts, as well as the influence of weakened global cues.
In the opening bell on Thursday, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 287.32 points to 66,406.01 in early deals. The Nifty advanced 50.2 points to 19,766.65.
The Nifty 50 concluded the day at 19,728.25, gaining 63.55 points or 0.32 per cent, while the BSE Sensex, a 30-share benchmark, surged by 173 points or 0.26 per cent to close at 66,118.69.
The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 202.34 points to 65,743.13. The Nifty declined 60.55 points to 19,604.15.
Market breadth showcased a balanced picture with 1,791 stocks advancing, 1,756 stocks declining, and 122 stocks remaining unchanged.
The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 98.14 points to 65,925.55. The Nifty declined 18.75 points to 19,655.80.
The BSE Sensex managed to secure a modest gain of 15 points, closing at 66,024, while the Nifty 50 remained nearly unchanged, concluding at 19,675 points.
The 30-share BSE Sensex fell 136.61 points to 65,872.54. The Nifty dipped 39.7 points to 19,634.55.
After oscillating nearly 500 points between gains and losses during the day, the 30-share BSE Sensex declined 221.09 points or 0.33 per cent to settle at 66,009.15.
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 187.71 points to 66,417.95 in early trade. The Nifty advanced 49.8 points to 19,792.15.
Sensex Nifty today: Indian stock indices extended losses from the previous session and edged sharply lower today, tracking weak overnight US markets coupled with rising global crude oil prices amid the strengthening of the US dollar.
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