Stock market ends lower amid selling in select heavyweights
At the close, the Sensex was 142 points, or 0.19%, lower at 75,867.80, while the Nifty 50 settled with a nominal loss of 7 points, or 0.03%, at 23,907.15.
The Sensex rose as 178.74 or 178.74 per cent to touch 39,230.80 at 1216 hours. Similarly, NSE Nifty moved 46.60 or 0.40% to reach 11,632.95.
A stock broker checks Indian and International market. (Photo: IANS)
After a mixed start on Friday, Indian markets recovered early losses to move up during the intraday trade. The Sensex rose as 178.74 or 178.74 per cent to touch 39,230.80 at 1216 hours. Similarly, NSE Nifty moved 46.60 or 0.40% to reach 11,632.95.
Top gainers in the Sensex were -Yes Bank (7.07%), Coal India (2.73%), Reliance (1.98%), Larsen (1.88%), Maruti Suzuki (1.24%).
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On the other hand, top losers are— M&M (-1.09 %), Bajaj Auto (-0.68%), IndusInd Bank (-0.37%), Bharti Airtel (-0.38%), Tata Motors (-0.18%).
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Markets have gained for 5 consecutive sessions, experts believe that overall breadth has improved drastically and the institutional buyers are finally participating.
(With input from agencies)
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