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, Sensex was at 82,102.10, down 58 points, or 0.07%, while the Nifty 50 settled at 25,169.50, down 33 points, or 0.13%.
At close, the Sensex was down 466.26 points or 0.56% at 82,159.97, and the Nifty was down 124.70 points or 0.49% at 25,202.35.
At close, the Sensex was down 387.73 points, or 0.47 per cent at 82,626.23, and the Nifty was down 96.55 points, or 0.38 per cent at 25,327.05.
Sensex closed 320 points, or 0.39%, up at 83,013.96, while the Nifty 50 ended the day at 25,423.60, up 93 points, or 0.37%. The BSE Midcap index rose 0.36 per cent, while the Smallcap index ended flat.
The overall market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms rose to nearly Rs 463 lakh crore from Rs 460 lakh crore in the previous session.
