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 the end of the trading session today, BSE Sensex settled at 84,363.37, rising 411.18 points or 0.49 per cent while NSE Nifty50 stood at 25,843.15, up by 133.3 points or 0.52 per cent.
The climb in the indices led by buying in autos, consumer durables, FMCG, and banking heavyweights.
At close, the Sensex was up 862.23 points or 1.04% at 83,467.66, and the Nifty was up 261.75 points or 1.03% at 25,585.30.
At close, the Sensex was up 575.45 points or 0.70% at 82,605.43, and the Nifty was up 178.05 points or 0.71% at 25,323.55.
At close, the Sensex was down 297.07 points or 0.36% at 82,029.98, and the Nifty was down 81.85 points or 0.32% at 25,145.50.
