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The Indian stock market concluded the trading day on a positive note, with both benchmark indices registering gains. The NIFTY 50 advanced by 95.45 points, or 0.39%, to settle at 24,868.60. This climb followed an opening at 24,864.10, surpassing its previous closing level of 24,773.15.
Similarly, the BSE SENSEX saw an increase of 314.02 points, also rising by 0.39%, to close at 81,101.32. The SENSEX had opened at 81,129.69, building on its prior close of 80,787.30.
Within the NIFTY 50, several constituents showcased robust performance. Infosys (INFY) emerged as a leading gainer, with its Last Traded Price (LTP) climbing by 4.85% to ₹1,502.40.
Following closely, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (DRREDDY) also exhibited strong growth, with its LTP reaching ₹1,294.40, marking a 3.50% increase. Other significant contributors to the day’s positive sentiment included Wipro (WIPRO), which closed at ₹249.34 after a 2.81% rise, and Adani Ports (ADANIPORTS), ending the session at ₹1,382.50, up by 2.54%.
Conversely, some NIFTY 50 stocks experienced a downturn during the session. Trent (TRENT) was among the top losers, with its LTP declining by 1.74% to ₹5,223.00. Eternal (ETERNAL) also saw a noticeable drop, closing 1.20% lower at ₹325.70.
Stock Market Sectoral : IT Leads the Charge as Oil & Gas Retreats:
A detailed look at sectoral performance revealed diverse trends across the market. The NIFTY IT index was a clear standout, recording a substantial surge of 2.76% to reach 35,255.90.
Other sectors that ended the day in positive territory included NIFTY Pharma, which advanced by 0.86% to 22,052.65, and the NIFTY Healthcare Index, moving up by 0.77% to 14,541.15. NIFTY FMCG also registered a gain of 0.58%, closing at 56,497.25.
In contrast, certain sectors experienced a decline. The NIFTY Oil & Gas index saw a dip of 0.30%, closing at 10,927.95. The NIFTY Realty index also recorded a 0.30% decrease, ending at 873.95.
Furthermore, NIFTY PSU Bank experienced a marginal drop of 0.13%, closing at 6,879.90, while NIFTY Auto was down by 0.02% to 27,182.50.
Broader stock Market Indices Reflect Overall Positive Sentiment
The generally positive tone of the market extended to broader indices as well. The NIFTY 100 closed higher by 0.34% at 25,489.20. Similarly, the NIFTY 200 advanced by 0.32% to 13,865.75.
The NIFTY 500 also concluded the day with a gain of 0.31%, settling at 22,949.10, indicating an overall upward trend across various market capitalisations.
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