The financial markets saw notable activity today, with the Nifty index climbing to 22,907.6, reflecting a 1.24% increase. Throughout the trading session, the index peaked at 23,216.7 and hit a low of 22,973.95. Meanwhile, the Sensex showed impressive volatility, oscillating between 76,456.25 and 75,684.58, ultimately closing at 75,449.05, marking a 1.19% gain, which is 899.01 points above its opening value.
Index Performance Breakdown
While the Nifty 50 led the charge, the Midcap index lagged, with the Nifty Midcap 50 finishing with a modest 0.63% increase. Small-cap stocks also faced challenges, as the Nifty Small Cap 100 ended at 15,747.6, gaining 110.45 points, which translates to a 0.7% rise. Here’s how the Nifty 50 has performed over various periods:
- 1 Week: 2.3%
- 1 Month: 0.34%
- 3 Months: -2.14%
- 6 Months: -1.49%
- 1 Year: 8.84%
Noteworthy Gainers and Losers
In today’s trading, Bharti Airtel stood out as a top performer in the Nifty index, surging 4.16%. Other notable gainers included Titan Company (up 3.80%), Britannia Industries (up 2.63%), Bharat Petroleum Corporation (up 2.59%), and Bajaj Auto (up 2.57%). On the flip side, the biggest losers were Indusind Bank (down 1.24%), Bajaj Finance (down 0.59%), and Trent (down 0.18%).
The Bank Nifty closed at 49,702.6, achieving an intraday high of 50,155.3 and a low of 49,771.65. Here’s how it performed over time:
- 1 Week: 2.39%
- 1 Month: 0.84%
- 3 Months: -3.57%
- 6 Months: 0.5%
- 1 Year: 9.86%
Sector Highlights
Sensex Top Performers
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Top Gainers:
- Bharti Airtel (up 4.17%)
- Titan Company (up 3.82%)
- Tata Consultancy Services (up 1.88%)
- Hindustan Unilever (up 1.86%)
- Infosys (up 1.74%)
- Top Losers:
- Indusind Bank (down 1.23%)
- Bajaj Finance (down 0.66%)
- Ultratech Cement (down 0.15%)
MidCap and Small Cap Insights
Nifty MidCap 50:
- Top Gainers: Bharat Forge, Max Healthcare Institute, Phoenix Mills, Aditya Birla Capital, Tata Communications.
- Top Losers: Polycab India, Vodafone Idea, Muthoot Finance, Voltas, Persistent Systems.
Nifty Small Cap 100:
- Top Gainers: Kec International, Amber Enterprises India, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Hindustan Copper, Firstsource Solutions.
- Top Losers: Finolex Cables, Tanla Platforms, Computer Age Management Services, Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy, Amara Raja Energy & Mobility.
BSE and NSE Highlights
BSE Top Gainers:
- Kec International (up 8.66%)
- Welspun Corp (up 7.60%)
- IFB Industries (up 6.96%)
- Fine Organic Industries (up 6.07%)
- Astrazeneca Pharma India (up 5.83%)
BSE Top Losers:
- Polycab India (down 6.59%)
- Finolex Cables (down 4.45%)
- One 97 Communications (down 3.71%)
- Havells India (down 3.51%)
- Elgi Equipments (down 3.49%)
NSE Top Gainers:
- Kec International (up 8.58%)
- Welspun Corp (up 7.69%)
- Jindal Saw (up 6.28%)
- Astrazeneca Pharma India (up 6.10%)
- Fine Organic Industries (up 6.07%)
NSE Top Losers:
- Polycab India (down 6.53%)
- Vijaya Diagnostic Centre (down 5.92%)
- Clean Science & Technology (down 4.85%)
- Finolex Cables (down 4.51%)
- One 97 Communications (down 3.76%)
As the market continues to fluctuate, investors are keenly observing these trends and adjusting their strategies accordingly. For the latest updates on stock performances, stay tuned!
