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 349.05 points or 0.43 per cent at 82,134.61, and the Nifty was up 99.60 points or 0.40 per cent at 25,152.
At close, the Sensex was up 73.80 points or 0.09% at 81,785.56, and the Nifty was up 34.50 points or 0.14% at 25,052.30.
NSE's benchmark Nifty advanced by 1.15 per cent, while BSE's benchmark Sensex gained 0.81 per cent, closing at 24,823.15 and 81,086.21 respectively.
Sensex closed 33 points, or 0.04%, up at 81,086.21, while the Nifty 50 ended 12 points, or 0.05%, up at 24,823.15.
Indian equity indices opened flat on Friday following mixed cues from global markets.
