Nifty has a virtual monopoly in the index derivatives segment.
Broader markets outperformed with BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap adding 0.23% and 0.45%, respectively
The S&P BSE Sensex surged 160 points to close at 25,262.
The S&P BSE Sensex gained 57 points to end at 26,064 and the Nifty50 climbed 17 points.
Markets will be closed on Thursday and Friday on account of Holi and Good Friday, respectively.
ONGC was the top performer while private banking major ICICI Bank extended gains
Broader markets broke the winning streak and ended lower, underperforming the benchmark indices
The broader markets, however, outperformed the benchmark indices -- BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended up 0.6%-1%.
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.
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Capital goods shares continued to trade firm in late noon despite weak market trend on the back of encouraging core sector growth in February.
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Market participants are now awaiting Thursday's meeting of the European Central Bank
Between Friday's and Monday's close: Yields on 10-year bonds up 6 basis points, rupee slides 13 paise against dollar, Sensex ends flat
Investors sought to book profits at attractive valuations after recent run up in last few trading sessions.
SBI plunged over 3% after posting a 34.57% fall in net profit to Rs 2,538 crore for the quarter ended September 2016 on rise in provisions for non-performing loans.
Market breadth depicted gains with 1,476 advances over 1,403 declines on the BSE. 140 stocks remained unchanged.
PSU bank shares were the top gainers on hopes of a rate by the RBI on easing consumer inflation
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Sensex climbs higher at close, bluechip stocks in focus.
An expectation of tax sops in Budget, weakness of dollar and robust tax collection are adding positive sentiment
At 11:37 am, the S&P BSE Sensex was up 28 points at 27,037 and the Nifty50 was up 2 points at 8,268
In the broader markets, BSE Midcap index slipped 0.3% whereas the BSE Smallcap index inched up by 0.2%
BSE Midcap index outperformed the benchmark indices to end with 0.4% gains.
Even as the Indian benchmarks, the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50, crumbled over three per cent today, experts are optimistic about the Indian economy and believe investors can still make 30 per cent plus returns in 2015
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