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Indian equities ended little changed for the third time in the last four trading sessions, but posted gains for the week, courtesy the surge on Monday.
The S&P BSE Sensex ended 12 points higher at 51,544 while the NSE Nifty 50 index ended 10 points lower at 15,163. Both the benchmark indices gained over 1.5% for the week.
Private banks outperformed in today's session with the Nifty Bank ending 1% higher, above the mark of 36,000.
Among the top laggards of the session were Metals and FMCG stocks. The Nifty Metal index fell 1.7% while the FMCG index declined 1.5%, dragged lower by ITC's fall post its Q3 results.
The Nifty Media index fell 1% while the Auto index declined 0.5%.
Broader markets too were little changed and had a mixed day of trade. The Nifty Midcap index ended 0.2% lower while the Small Cap index gained by a similar quantum.
The India Volatility Index fell 4% in today's session to end at 22.14.
1,029 stocks on the NSE ended with gains while 847 stocks reported losses.
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Indian equities opened little changed on the final trading day of the week owing to lack of directional cues from the Asia Pacific and a muted close on Wall Street.
The S&P BSE Sensex opened 0.2% higher at 51,614 while the NSE Nifty 50 index opened 0.1% higher at 15,186. As of closing on Thursday, both the benchmark indices were up 1.6% for the week.
Most sectoral indices have also opened flat. The Nifty Pharma and Nifty Media indices have opened 0.6% higher while the PSU Bank and FMCG indices are up 0.3% each.
Broader markets have had a mixed start to the session. The Midcap index moves in-line with the benchmarks, gaining 0.1% while the Smallcap index is outperforming, opening 0.6% higher.
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