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The stock market today closed on a subdued note, characterized by highly selective buying and selling, as key indices slipped marginally lower amidst global caution and heavy sectoral disparity.
The benchmark 30-share Sensex ended the session down 120.21 points, or 0.14%, settling at 84,559.65,. Similarly, the Nifty 50 struggled to hold gains, concluding the day at 25,818.55 after shedding 41.55 points (a decline of 0.16%).
Sector Performance and Market Drag
The general market sentiment remained fragile, heavily influenced by poor sector performance in media, consumer durables, and real estate,. The Nifty Media index was the largest laggard of the day, registering a significant decline of 1.71%.
Pressure was also evident in discretionary spending names, with Nifty Consumer Durables dropping 0.96%, while Nifty Realty stocks fell 0.84%.
Banking and financial segments showed mixed results but generally exerted a downward pull,. While the BSE Bankex fell marginally by 0.08%, the Nifty Bank closed lower at 58,926.75, declining by 0.18%.
The sole major pocket of strength came from public sector undertakings, with the Nifty PSU Bank index surging 1.29% during the session.
In comparison, the broader market also felt the pinch, with the Nifty Next 50 index retreating by 0.38%.
Top Gainers and Losers Spotlight Major Swings
The list of top gainers was led by State Bank of India (SBIN), which jumped 1.51% to close at 975.90, reflecting the strong showing in the public sector banking space. Select technology stocks also provided stability to the Sensex, with Infosys (INFY) rising 0.61% and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) adding 0.41%. Axis Bank (AXISBANK) also managed a modest gain of 0.41%.
However, selling pressure was intense among the top losers. Trent faced significant selling, resulting in a decline of 1.61%. Financial heavyweights were major contributors to the index drag, as HDFC Bank slumped 0.99% and ICICI Bank fell 0.96%. Other key stocks that closed lower included Adani Ports, which dropped 0.89%, and Bajaj Finserv, down 0.69%.
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