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 the close, the Sensex rose 487.20 points, or 0.60 per cent, to settle at 82,344.68, while the Nifty gained 167.35 points, or 0.66 per cent, to end at 25,342.75.
At the close, the Sensex rose 319.78 points, or 0.39%, to 81,857.48, while the Nifty gained 126.75 points, or 0.51%, to 25,175.40.
The mid and small-cap segments also outperformed as the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices closed the day 0.16% and 0.25% higher, respectively.
Selling pressure was seen in auto, consumer durables, pharma, and realty stocks.
At close, the Sensex was up 301.93 points or 0.36% at 83,878.17, and the Nifty was up 106.95 points or 0.42% at 25,790.25.
