Business

Equity Markets Conclude Lower After Scaling New Highs Intraday

The equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed modestly down on Friday as investors took profits in FMCG, IT, and healthcare firms after the BSE Sensex and Nifty hit fresh lifetime highs in intra-day trading.

The 30-share BSE Sensex slipped 7.65 points, or 0.01 percent, to 75,410.39. During the day, it gained 218.46 points, or 0.28 percent, to reach its all-time intra-day high of 75,636.50.

In early trading, the NSE Nifty crossed the 23,000 level for the first time. During the day, the benchmark advanced 58.75 points, or 0.25 percent, to reach a lifetime high of 23,026.40. However, it reversed all of its gains and closed at 22,957.10, down 10.55 points, or 0.05 percent.

Interglobe Aviation, Torrent Pharma, Avenue Supermarts, Zomato, Adani Ports, Ambuja Cement, Info Edge (India), and Bajaj Holdings were the top laggards.

Among the gainers were Power Finance Corp, HAL, RECL, Bharat Electronics, TVS Motor Company, and Adani Total Gas.

In Asian markets, Singapore, and Indonesia closed higher, while Tokyo, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, Shanghai, and Hong Kong ended lower.

US markets ended in negative territory on Thursday.

European stocks were trading with losses.

Brent crude lost 0.73 per cent to USD 80.77 per barrel.

According to exchange data, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) bought equities worth Rs 4,670.95 crore on Thursday.

On Thursday, the Sensex climbed 1,196.98 points, or 1.61 percent to 75,418.04, while Nifty the Nifty soared 369.85 points, or 1.64 percent to 22,967.65.

Also read: Russian Nuclear Agency Chief Prepares For Serious Expansion With India

Spriha Rai

Recent Posts

Supreme Court Upholds Uttar Pradesh Madrasa Education Act; Sets Limits On Higher Education Regulation

The SC upheld the UP Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004, reversing the Allahabad High…

3 mins ago

How US Presidential Election Is Conducted – Explained

The US presidential election is a complex, multi-step process that involves both voters and an…

28 mins ago

Mumbai Police Uncover Connections & Weapons In Baba Siddiqui Murder Investigation

The Mumbai Police disclosed that the firearms used to assassinate late NCP leader Baba Siddiqui…

1 hour ago

Mumbai Police Investigate New Death Threat Against Salman Khan Linked To Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi

Mumbai Police is investigating a threatening message directed at actor Salman Khan, allegedly originating from…

2 hours ago

Uttar Pradesh Government To Tighten Control Over DGP Appointment Before By-Elections

Ahead of the by-elections, CM Yogi Adityanath's government in Uttar Pradesh will take greater control…

2 hours ago

Somy Ali Opens Up About Her Past With Salman Khan, Says “Being Known As His Ex Is A Curse”

Somy Ali, the former Bollywood actress and dedicated social worker, has shared her feelings about…

2 hours ago