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 73.48 points or 0.09 per cent at 81,151.27, and the Nifty was down 112.50 points or 0.45 per cent at 24,741.50.
The BSE Sensex closed 218.14 points higher to 81,224.75 on October 18 while NSE Nifty rose 104.20 points to 24,854.05.
Benchmark indices extended the losses on the third consecutive session amid selling across sectors barring Information Technology. At close, the Sensex was down 494.75 points or 0.61% at 81,006.61, and the Nifty was down 221.50 points or 0.89% at 24,749.80.
At close, the Sensex was down 318.76 points, or 0.39%, at 81,501.36, while the Nifty fell 86 points, or 0.34%, to 24,971.30.
The market failed to hold onto the opening gains to end on a negative note on Tueday. Nifty finished below 25,100 dragged by auto, metal and pharma. At close, Sensex was down 152.93 points or 0.19% at 81,820.12, and the Nifty was down 70.70 points or 0.28% at 25,057.30.
