June 3, 2024
New Delhi, India
Market Performance Overview
Today the Indian stock market witnessed a remarkable surge with the Sensex and Nifty both closing with gains of over 3%. This rally marked the biggest single-day gain in three years just before results day.
Key Indices Performance:
- Sensex: Closed with a gain of 2,507 points (3.39%), ending at 76,468.78.
- Nifty 50: Closed at 23,263.90, up 733 points (3.25%).
Sectoral Highlights
- Capital Goods, PSU Bank, Oil & Gas, Power, Realty: These sectors saw significant gains, rising between 5% and 7%.
- BSE Midcap Index: Hit a new all-time high during the session, closing 3.54% higher at 44,367.67.
- BSE Smallcap Index: Reached a record high of 48,973.96, settling with a 2.05% gain at 48,232.30.
- Bank Nifty: Surged by 4.07%, ending near the 51,000 mark at 50,979.95.
Market Sentiment
The market participants resumed buying after a month of cautious trading, buoyed by exit polls suggesting that the Lok Sabha election outcomes might align with market expectations. This positive sentiment led to a broad-based rally across sectors.
Specific Stock Movements
- Top Gainers: Adani Enterprises surged by 7%, while other major gainers included stocks from the capital goods, PSU banks, oil & gas, power, and realty sectors.
- Top Losers: Nestle saw a decline of 3%.
Market Capitalization
The overall market capitalization of firms listed on the BSE rose significantly, from nearly ₹412 lakh crore to nearly ₹426 lakh crore, making investors richer by about ₹14 lakh crore in a single session.
Conclusion
The Indian stock market closed at record highs, driven by optimism around the upcoming election results. With significant gains across various sectors, the Sensex and Nifty posted their largest single-day gains since January 2021. The positive momentum reflects strong market confidence, setting a bullish tone ahead of the election outcomes.
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