In a promising start to the trading day, India’s two primary equity benchmarks, the Sensex and Nifty, ventured into the green territory. This upswing was primarily attributed to steady global indicators.
At precisely 9:40 am, the BSE Sensex surged by a significant 303 points, reaching a new high at 66,469. Simultaneously, the NSE Nifty50 showcased a robust performance, trading at 19,817, marking an increase of 85 points.
Winners and Losers on the Sensex Platform
The 30-share Sensex platform experienced notable gains, with PowerGrid, Bajaj Finance, Tata Steel, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv, and TechM leading the charge. Notably, HUL and L&T were the only exceptions, recording losses in this bullish scenario.
Broader Market Highlights
Beyond the core benchmarks, the broader markets also exhibited positive trends. The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices saw gains of 0.48% and 0.83%, respectively, underscoring the overall market optimism.
Sector-Wise Performance
Examining sector-specific performance, it was evident that all the major indices were displaying encouraging trends. The Nifty PSU Bank index was leading the way, with an impressive gain of 0.8%. The Nifty Financial Services and Metal indices closely followed, both securing gains of 0.7%. Additionally, the Nifty Media index was up by 0.5%.
Recap of the Previous Trading Session
To put things into perspective, in the previous trading session on Monday, the S&P BSE Sensex had closed at 66,167, marking a slight decrease of 116 points. Simultaneously, the NSE Nifty50 settled at 19,732, experiencing a marginal dip of 19 points.
The stock market’s positive performance at the outset of this trading day has set an optimistic tone for investors and traders. The green across various sectors indicates a favorable outlook, with only a couple of exceptions in the form of HUL and L&T. Market participants eagerly await further developments in the trading day as they monitor global cues and individual stock performances.