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 up 592.93 points or 0.78% at 76,617.44, and the Nifty was up 166.65 points or 0.72% at 23,332.35.
At close, Sensex was down 1,390.41 points or 1.80% at 76,024.51, and the Nifty was down 353.65 points or 1.50% at 23,165.70.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has made changes to the lot size of derivatives contracts for Nifty Bank and Nifty Mid Select.
Foreign investors have infused nearly Rs 31,000 crore in the Indian equity markets in the last six trading sessions in March, data with the depositories said.
The benchmark indices ended lower on Friday, with auto and Information Technology stocks remaining under pressure amid concern over the upcoming US tariffs.
