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Indian equities began the March F&O series expiry week on a volatile note, ending little changed but with a negative bias.
The S&P BSE Sensex ended 90 points lower at 49,771 while the NSE Nifty 50 index ended 8 points lower at 14,736. Both benchmark indices fell for the fifth out of the last six trading sessions.
Sectoral indices had a mixed day in today's trade. The Nifty Bank was the top sectoral laggard, ending with losses of 1.6%. Other sectoral laggards in today's session were the PSU Bank index which fell 1.1%, the Media index, which fell 1% and the auto index, which saw a drop of 0.4%.
The outperformers were the defensive plays. The FMCG index ended 1.7% higher while the I.T. gained 1.8%. The Nifty Pharma index too was up 1.6% in today's session. The Nifty Realty index was the top sectoral gainer, ending 2.7% higher.
Broader markets saw the midcap stocks outperform in today's session. The Nifty Midcap index ended 0.8% higher while the Smallcap index was little changed.
The India Volatility Index rose 2.5% today to end at 20.5.
1,065 stocks on the NSE traded with gains while 893 stocks declined.
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Indian equities began the new trading week little changed as global bond yields remain higher and sentiment across the Asia-Pacific remains mixed.
The S&P BSE Sensex opened 20 points higher at 49,878 while the NSE Nifty 50 index opened seven points lower at 14,736. Both Benchmark indicies posted losses of over 2% last week.
Most sectoral indices have opened flat as well this morning. The Nifty Media index is down 1% while the I.T. index is up 0.3% at the start of trade. The Nifty Bank has opened over 70 points lower while the PSU Bank index is up 0.2%.
Broader markets have opened mixed with the Smallcaps outperforming. The Nifty Midcap index has opened 0.2% higher while the Smallcap index has begun trade with gains of 0.5%.
989 stocks on the NSE have opened with gains while 568 stocks have opened lower.
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