The 50-stock NSE barometer Nifty finished 22.50 points, or 0.21 per cent, down at 10,526.20
The session was marked by volatility and stock-specific action, even as the overall sentiment remains risk-averse, brokers said.
Investors booked profits in recent gainers
The S&P BSE Sensex shed 42 points to close at 25,838 and the Nifty50 lost 13 points to end at 7,899.
Side indices raced ahead with BSE Midcap and BSE Smallcap advancing 0.4% and 0.3% up, respectively.
Oil & gas, banking and pharma sector stocks stole the show
On the BSE, 1,493 shares declined and 1,236 shares rose. A total of 177 shares were unchanged
Stock specific action is seen with some of the prominent companies posting their quarterly numbers.
The broader NSE Nifty moved between 10,705 and 10,785.55, before ending 25.15 points, or 0.23 per cent down at 10,716.55.
The 50-issue NSE Nifty too cracked the 10,200-mark and hit a low of 10,108.55 before finishing 104.75 points, or 1.02 per cent down at 10,121.80.
Traders said falling crude prices in the global market was a big boost for the economy as it lightens the country's import bill burden, eases inflation and current account deficit concerns.
The broader NSE Nifty slipped below the 10,500-mark by falling 103 points, or 0.97 per cent, at 10,482.20. It touched a high of 10,645.50 and a low of 10,464.05 during the day.
The NSE Nifty after shuttling between 10,441.90 and 10,341.90, ended 6.15 points, or 0.06 per cent down at 10,380.45.
The market breadth, indicating the overall health of the market was strong
Persistent capital inflows by domestic institutional investors and retail investors kept the markets in fine nick
The broader markets are, however, outperforming the larger peer.
The broader NSE Nifty, after cracking below the key 10,300-mark, touched a low of 10,211.25, before finally ending 134.75 points, or 1.30 per cent, down at 10,226.55.
Mixed global cues and decline in crude oil prices further dent the sentiments.
On BSE, 1,469 shares fell and 1,200 shares rose. A total of 190 shares were unchanged.
Modi government needs to focus more.
S&P BSE Sensex settled at 31,170, up 60 points, while the broader Nifty50 closed at record high for third straight session. It ended at 9,624, up 19 points.
Shares of ING Vysya Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank rallied by up to 6% on the BSE on reports that Kotak Mahindra Bank in final stages to buy the bank.
The 30-share Sensex ended down 30.30 points at 28,161.72 and the 50-share Nifty dipped 7.95 points at 8,543.
Maruti Suzuki was the biggest gainer among Sensex scrips, rising 5.89 per cent, followed by M&M up 5.29 per cent.
The broader NSE index has fallen about 0.9% as investors wait for corporate results
ITC, Sun Pharma, Cipla and Tata Steel were top gainers on BSE Sensex
Equity benchmarks erased early gains after realty, capital goods, teck, auto, PSU, IT, power and bankex counters came under selling pressure, falling up to 1.28 per cent.
Adani Ports, HUL and L&T gained the most, while ICICI Bank, ONGC, GAIL and Tata Steel lost the most
In the broader market, the S&P BSE Midcap added over 1% to finish at record closing high
Workers had stopped production lines to protest a delay in salary hikes after 10 months of negotiations.
The Nifty rose 176.50 points, or 1.74 per cent, during the week.
The NSE 50-share Nifty spurted 97.25 points, or 0.92 per cent, to 10,715.50
Broader gains were capped as investors awaited corporate results from major firms
The S&P BSE Sensex ended 46 points lower at 24,824 and Nifty50 settled at 7,555, down by 8 points after hitting intra-day high of 7,600.45.
Input prices rose at their fastest rate in 14 months but manufacturers absorbed much of the increase
Sentiment was largely positive after April IIP grew at 4.9 per cent, spurred by higher growth in manufacturing and mining sectors.
The 50-share NSE Nifty ended up 37.05 points, or 0.36 per cent, at 10,397.45 points
In India, however, the Nifty continues to climb a wall of worry as general elections loom, fiscal deficit surges and the current account deficit is barely under control following subdued gold and crude prices, says Sonali Ranade.
But the 30-share Sensex rose by 141.52 points, or 0.41 per cent, to close at 34,297.47. The broader NSE Nifty gained 44.60- points, or 0.42 per cent, to end at 10,545.50 after touching a high of 10,618.10.
Despite a strong start to trade today, key benchmark indices retreated sharply from their higher levels following bouts of profit-taking amid fresh weakness in the rupee against the dollar.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances