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Mumbai – Today Sensex and Indian equity markets experienced a day of fluctuating fortunes, beginning with an optimistic open but ultimately retreating by the close.
This downturn was largely attributed to expiry-driven profit booking across several key sectors and a palpable sense of caution among investors ahead of a significant Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting scheduled for tomorrow.
At the close of trading, the Sensex recorded a slip of 206 points, settling at 80,157, while the Nifty 50 saw a decrease of 45 points, finishing the day at 24,579.
The broader market also reflected this mixed sentiment, with the NIFTY 50 declining by 0.18% to 24,579.60 and the NIFTY BANK experiencing a more pronounced dip of 0.63%, closing at 53,661.00.
Similarly, the NIFTY FINANCIAL SERVICES index fell by 0.66% to 25,572.95. However, the NIFTY NEXT 50 managed to buck the trend, showing a positive movement of 0.52%, to close at 67,017.75.
Among the top performing stocks, TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED led the gainers, climbing 2.77% to close at 1,100.80.
Following closely was Nestle India Limited, which advanced 2.22% to 1,200.90. Other notable increases included Power Grid Corporation of India Limited, up 2.20% to 286.70, and NTPC Limited, which rose by 1.80% to 336.30.
Conversely, the market’s decline was notably influenced by expiry-driven profit booking, particularly impacting banking and auto stocks.
The list of top losers included Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, which saw a decline of 2.34%, closing at 1,253.70. Mahindra & Mahindra Limited also experienced a significant drop of 2.33%, settling at 3,234.50.
ICICI Bank Limited was down 1.42% to 1,394.20, while Asian Paints Limited fell by 1.25% to 2,540.00. Cipla Limited rounded out the top five losers, decreasing by 1.21% to 1,569.20.
Sensex Outlook: All Eyes on GST Council Meeting
From a sectoral perspective, FMCG and power counters demonstrated resilience, buoyed by festive optimism and the ongoing buzz surrounding potential GST rate cuts.
The NIFTY FMCG index surged by 1.12% to 56,806.60, while NIFTY METAL also performed well, gaining 0.85% to 9,384.35. The NIFTY MEDIA sector saw an increase of 0.98%, closing at 1,622.60.
In contrast, the NIFTY AUTO sector bore a significant brunt, declining by 0.29% to 25,584.95, and the NIFTY FINANCIAL SERVICES 25/50 index registered a loss of 0.56%.
The market’s immediate trajectory appears closely tied to the forthcoming GST Council meet, keeping investors on high alert for new developments.
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