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.
Sensex opened at a record high of 77,543.22 and closed at 77,337.59, up 36.45 points, or 0.05%.
Both the Sensex and Nifty hit their all-time high. Sensex hit its fresh all-time high of 77,366.77 during the session while the Nifty 50 hit its fresh all-time high of 23,579.05.
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) emerged as the biggest gainer, in-line with positive trend in equities.
Sensex opened higher at 76,912.38, and pared some of its gains to close at 76,992.77, up 181.87 points, or 0.24%. The index touched an intraday high of 77,081.30.
Sensex opened at a record high of 77,102.05, and pared some gains to close at 76,810.90, up 204.33 points, or 0.27 per cent. The index surged to create a fresh all-time high of 77,145.46.
