The broader markets outperformed the benchmark indices- BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices gained 0.4% each
Above normal monsoon forecast and strength in Asian equities lifted sentiments.
The S&P BSE Sensex ended up 28 points at 25,844 and the Nifty50 ended flat at 7,915.
The S&P BSE Sensex has gained 149 points to open at 25,802.
Stellar rally in ITC shares along with strength in the Asian equities capped the downside.
The S&P BSE Sensex surged 160 points to close at 25,262.
Markets ended lower amid volatile trade with Sun Pharma leading the decline.
Top gainers from the Sensex pack are Asian Paints, Bajaj Auto, ITC, NTPC, L&T and HDFC, all up 2% each
The S&P BSE Sensex plunged 301 points to close at 25,490 and the Nifty50 fell 86 points to end at 7,815.
Growth in the eight core sectors jumped to 8.5% in April, due to a sharp pick-up in refinery products and a commensurate rise in electricity generation.
Next set of Q4 FY16 earnings, progress of monsoon along with election poll outcome will dictate market trend this week
April policy could be all about RBI communication.
The S&P BSE Sensex plunged 128 points to end at 25,102.
Vistara and AirAsia India have been lobbying for the relaxation of this rule.
The 30-share Sensex ended up 214 points at 27,890 and the 50-share Nifty closed up 52 points at 8,430.
The S&P BSE Sensex gained 57 points to end at 26,064 and the Nifty50 climbed 17 points.
Investors engaged in profit booking in the recent gainers at attractive and higher valuations.
The US FOMC concludes its two-day meeting today while the Bank of Japan will start its two-day meeting today.
A mixed global trend and weakness in rupee influenced the sentiments during the day.
Sensex catapults 1,241 points and Nifty vaults 382 points in two sessions in a row.
The local markets are expected to react to global triggers until the government announces the Union Budget.
Nifty50 surged 87 points to end at 8,157, highest closing levels since Oct 29, 2015.
Investors accumulated quality stocks at valuable and attractive levels.
Auto stocks are weighing on the indices.
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