Business

Indian Equity Indices Close At Record Highs Led By Banking Heavyweights

Indian equity indices soared to unprecedented heights on Wednesday, driven by robust performances from major banking stocks such as HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

The BSE Sensex surged 545 points, or 0.69%, to close at 79,986, while the NSE Nifty climbed 162 points, or 0.67%, to finish at 24,286.

Both indices hit new all-time highs during the trading session, with the Sensex reaching 80,074 and the Nifty touching 24,309.

This marks the first time in history that the Sensex has crossed the 80,000 mark and the Nifty has surpassed 24,300.

Among the Sensex constituents, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, Power Grid, SBI, and JSW Steel were the top gainers.

Conversely, TCS, Titan Company, Reliance, Tata Motors, and L&T were the primary losers.

Sector-wise, the majority of indices ended in the green, with notable gains in PSU banks, private banks, metals, and FMCG sectors.

The positive momentum also extended to small and medium stocks.

The Nifty Midcap 100 index rose 438 points, or 0.79%, to close at 56,293, while the Nifty Smallcap 100 index advanced 191 points, or 1.03%, to end at 18,700.

The Nifty Bank index recorded a significant uptick, closing at 53,036, up 921 points, or 1.77%.

Commenting on the market’s performance, Neelesh Surana, Chief Investment Officer at Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India), stated, “The market has reached another milestone. We believe this is logical as markets are leading indicators of macro stability and future growth. We believe that India has strong and sustainable drivers for secular growth, and thus our view on equities remains constructive.”

Surana also advised investors to maintain a well-balanced allocation towards equities and to consider systematic investment plans (SIPs) as a preferred investment strategy.

Also Read: With Robust Growth In Services Sector Hiring At 2-Years High: HSBC

Mankrit Kaur

Recent Posts

Delhi HC Orders Customs To Stop Seizing Personal Jewellery Of Air Passengers

The Delhi HC has directed Customs Department officials not to confiscate old or personal jewellery…

4 mins ago

PM Modi Unveils 21-Point Action Plan To Boost BIMSTEC Cooperation At Bangkok Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a 21-point action plan at the BIMSTEC Summit…

2 hours ago

Buddhism In India’s Foreign Policy: PM Modi’s Vision For Global Harmony

PM Modi has been at the forefront of strengthening India’s ties with Buddhist nations, putting…

2 hours ago

6 Surprising Benefits Of Turmeric Milk For Your Health

Turmeric milk, often referred to as 'golden milk', has been a staple in traditional medicine.…

2 hours ago

PM Narendra Modi Meets Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus During BIMSTEC Summit In Bangkok

PM Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Bangkok, their first meeting since…

3 hours ago

India’s Leadership Brings Fresh Momentum To BIMSTEC Under PM Modi’s Vision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership has revitalized BIMSTEC, positioning India as a key driver of…

3 hours ago