October 21, 2024
New Delhi, India
Stock Market
The BSE Sensex ended 73 points lower at 81,151.27, while the NSE Nifty50 closed below 24,800 at 24,781, losing 0.29% on October 21. Investors booked profits during the volatile session amid the ongoing Q2 earnings season. Despite strong gains in HDFC Bank, which surged nearly 3%, both indices finished in the red.
Key Highlights:
- Sensex Movement: Traded within a 959-point range, closing 73 points lower.
- Nifty50: Ended with a loss of 73 points, settling below the 24,800 mark.
- Top Gainers: HDFC Bank (+2.6%), Asian Paints, M&M, Reliance Industries, and Maruti Suzuki.
- Top Losers: Kotak Mahindra Bank (-6%), Bajaj Finserv, IndusInd Bank, Ultratech Cement, Infosys, and TCS.
Sector Performance:
- Nifty Media: Declined 2.8%
- Nifty Realty: Down 1.7%
- Nifty IT: Fell 1.5%
- Nifty Private Bank: Dropped 1.3%
In the broader market, BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices saw losses of 1.6% each. Bajaj Auto rose 4%, while Ola Electric plunged 6%, adding to the sectoral volatility.
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