Sensex, Nifty post mild gains over hopes of US-Iran deal
The Indian equity markets posted mild gains early on Friday tracking positive global cues, over optimism regarding US-Iran peace negotiations.
The Indian equity markets posted mild gains early on Friday tracking positive global cues, over optimism regarding US-Iran peace negotiations.
At close, the Sensex fell 114.19 points or 0.15 percent to settle at 75,200.85, while the Nifty declined 31.95 points or 0.14 percent at 23,618.00.
Dalal Street witnessed heavy selling pressure in early trade as rising crude oil prices, weak Asian markets and geopolitical worries dragged benchmark indices sharply lower.
The bloodbath on Dalal Street on Tuesday continued with the benchmark indices, the BSE Sensex and the Nifty 50, declined for the fourth consecutive session amid mixed global cues.
The Indian equity benchmarks posted notable gains during the week over easing crude prices, a firmer rupee and softer 10-year bond yields despite lingering geopolitical tensions.
At close, the Sensex was down 345.91 points or 0.41% at 84,695.54, and the Nifty was down 100.2 points or 0.38% at 25,942.10.
The BSE Midcap index slipped by 0.18% while the Smallcap index dropped 0.34%.
The BSE Midcap index fell 0.37%, while the Smallcap index ended 0.14% lower, taking the overall market capitalisation below Rs 475 lakh crore from Rs 475.70 lakh crore in the previous session.
At close, the Sensex was up 638.12 points or 0.77% at 85,567.48, and the Nifty was up 206 points or 0.79% at 26,172.40.
At close, the Sensex was up 447.55 points or 0.53 percent at 84,929.36, and the Nifty was up 150.85 points or 0.58 percent at 25,966.40.
