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 up 355.97 points, or 0.44%, at 81,904.70, and the Nifty 50 was up 108.50 points, or 0.43%, at 25,114.00. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices closed with marginal gains.
At close, the Sensex ended with a gain of 124 points, or 0.15%, at 81,548.73, while the Nifty 50 settled at 25,005.50, up 32 points, or 0.13%.
At close, the Sensex was up 323.83 points, or 0.40%, at 81,425.15, while the Nifty was up 104.5 points, or 0.42%, at 24,973.10.
The overall market capitalisation of firms listed on the BSE rose to nearly Rs 454 lakh crore from Rs 453 lakh crore in the previous session.
The Sensex rose 76.54 points, or 0.09%, to settle at 80,787.30, while the Nifty ended 32.15 points, or 0.13%, higher at 24,773.15.
