Sensex, Nifty post slim gains; close lower for the week
August 26, 2022 17:45 ISTThe BSE Sensex opened firm and soared over 500 points to an intra-day high of 59,321.65, but succumbed to profit-booking towards the end of the session.
The BSE Sensex opened firm and soared over 500 points to an intra-day high of 59,321.65, but succumbed to profit-booking towards the end of the session.
The 30-share BSE Sensex suddenly came under selling pressure towards the fag-end, tumbling 310.71 points or 0.53 percent to settle at 58,774.72. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty dropped 82.50 points or 0.47 percent to 17,522.45.
Market news: The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 54.13 points to settle at 59,085.43. Similarly, the broader NSE Nifty went up by 27.45 points or 0.16 percent to 17,604.95.
Both the benchmark indices were trading lower, with the Sensex falling 146.56 points to 58,884.74 and the Nifty declining by 43.95 points to 17,533.55.
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 257.43 points or 0.44 percent to settle at 59,031.30. During the day, it hit a high of 59,199.11 and a low of 58,172.48. The broader NSE Nifty advanced 86.80 points or 0.50 percent to 17,577.50.
From the Sensex pack, Tata Steel, Asian Paints, Larsen & Toubro, Wipro, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Tech Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Axis Bank were the major laggards.
The 30-share BSE Sensex, which had started the trade on a firm note, later gave up all the early gains and ended 651.85 points or 1.08 per cent lower at 59,646.15. The broader NSE Nifty fell 198.05 points or 1.10 per cent to settle at 17,758.45.
Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) were net buyers in the Indian capital market as they bought shares worth Rs 1,376.84 crore on Tuesday, according to exchange data.
The 30-share BSE index ended 130.18 points or 0.22 percent higher at 59,462.78 as 13 of its constituents ended in the green.
The BSE index ended 465.14 points or 0.80 per cent up at 58,853.07 points. Likewise, the broader NSE Nifty had advanced 127.60 points or 0.73 per cent to 17,525.10 points. Equity markets were closed on Tuesday on account of 'Muharram'.
The 30-share BSE gauge climbed 465.14 points or 0.80 per cent to finish at 58,853.07. During the day, it jumped 546.97 points or 0.93 per cent to 58,934.90. The broader NSE Nifty gained 127.60 points or 0.73 per cent to end at 17,525.10.
The 30-share BSE Sensex ended 89.13 points or 0.15 percent higher at 58,387.93 after facing volatility during the fag-end of trade. During the day, it climbed 350.39 points or 0.60 percent to 58,649.19. The broader NSE Nifty went up by 15.50 points or 0.09 percent to finish at 17,397.50.
The BSE benchmark had ended 20.86 points or 0.04 per cent higher at 58,136.36 on Tuesday. The Nifty ended at 17,345.45, up 5.40 points or 0.03 per cent.
The 30-share BSE benchmark closed 20.86 points or 0.04 per cent higher at 58,136.36 with 16 of its constituents ending in the red. The index opened lower due to profit booking by investors after sharp gains in the four-day rally.
On the domestic equity market front, the BSE Sensex ended 20.86 points or 0.04 percent higher at 58,136.36, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 5.40 points or 0.03 percent to 17,345.45.
The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 545.25 points or 0.95 per cent to finish at 58,115.50. The benchmark closed above the 58,000 level for the first time after April 13 this year.
The BSE barometer had jumped 712.46 points or 1.25 percent to settle at 57,570.25. The Nifty had advanced 228.65 points or 1.35 percent to 17,158.25.
The 30-share BSE barometer jumped 712.46 points or 1.25 percent to settle at 57,570.25. During the day, it rallied 761.48 points or 1.33 percent to 57,619.27. The broader NSE Nifty advanced 228.65 points or 1.35 percent to 17,158.25.
Sensex update: Benchmark indices fell in early trade amid weak trends in global markets, fresh funds outflows and firm crude oil prices.
The 30-share BSE Sensex settled 150.48 points or 0.28 per cent lower at 53,026.97 as 20 of its stocks ended with losses. The broader NSE Nifty declined by 51.10 points or 0.32 per cent to 15,799.10 with 34 of its constituents closing in the red.
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