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 501.51 points, or 0.61 per cent, at 81,757.73, and the Nifty was down 143.05 points, or 0.57 per cent, at 24,968.40.
At close, the Sensex was down 375.24 points, or 0.45%, at 82,259.24, and the Nifty declined 100.60 points, or 0.40%, to 25,111.45.
Benchmark indices ended flat on Wednesday after a range-bound day.
At close, the Sensex was up 317.45 points or 0.39% at 82,570.91, and the Nifty was up 113.50 points or 0.45% at 25,195.80.
At close, Sensex settled at 82,253.46, down 247 points, or 0.30%, while the Nifty 50 ended the day 68 points, or 0.27%, lower at 25,082.30.
