Stock market Today: Markets Go Green as Metals Lead Recovery, India's benchmark indices closed slightly higher on Wednesday. Snapping a three-day losing streak as metals, oil-linked, and other heavyweight stocks outperformed IT and auto sector counters.
The Sensex closed up 49.74 points (0.07%) at 74,608.98, while the Nifty ended at 23,412.60, up 33.05 points (0.14%). It was a typical bout of tug-of-war where the bulls just managed a narrow win, snapping the losing streak. Market breadth remained positive with 2,328 advancing stocks against 1,690 declines, pointing to a broadly optimistic sentiment. Metals stole the limelight, quietly pushing the indices back into the green, while overall market sentiment remained cautiously optimistic.
Stock Market Today Sector Wise
- Rupee: Ends at record low of 95.71 per US dollar (previous 95.63) amid crude oil pressure and global uncertainty
- India VIX: Rises 0.73% to 19.42, signalling continued caution despite equity recovery
- Midcap Index: Up 0.77%, outperforming benchmarks
- Smallcap Index: Gains 0.31%, showing broader market strength
- IT Sector: Nifty IT falls 1.13%, acting as a key drag
- Auto Sector: Nifty Auto declines nearly 1%, also weighing on indices
- Metal Sector: Top performer; Nifty Metal jumps 3.18%
- Oil & Gas: Ends higher with strong buying interest
- Infrastructure: Trades firm with positive momentum
- Consumer Durables: Closes in the green, supporting broader recovery
Stock Market Today At Closing
STOCK MARKET CLOSING (3:30 PM)
- Sensex: 74,668.08 (+108.84 | +0.15%)
- Nifty: 23,412.60 (+33.05 | +0.14%)
Indian markets ended slightly higher, with Sensex and Nifty gaining modestly. Sentiment remained cautiously positive as investors tracked global cues and sectoral movements.
Top Gainers In Stock Market Today
- ASIANPAINT
- ADANIENT
- TATASTEEL
- HINDALCO
- BEL
Top Losers In Stock Market Today
- EICHERMOT
- M&M
- INFY
- TECHM
- SUNPHARMA
- POWERGRID
(With Inputs)
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