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 close, the Sensex was up 582.95 points, or 0.72%, at 81,790.12, while the Nifty gained 183.40 points, or 0.74%, to end at 25,077.65.
The market witnessed strong buying in metal stocks such as Tata Steel, Hindalco, and JSW Steel.
At the close, the Sensex fell 733.22 points, or 0.90%, to 80,426.46, while the Nifty ended 236.15 points, or 0.95%, lower at 24,654.70.
At close, the Sensex was down 555.95 points or 0.68% at 81,159.68, and the Nifty was down 166.05 points or 0.66% at 24,890.85. BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices down 0.7% each.
At the close, the Sensex was down 386.47 points, or 0.47%, at 81,715.63, while the Nifty fell 112.60 points, or 0.45%, to 25,056.90.
