Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close in Green, Diamond and Aviation Sectors Shine
By ScanX News Team
Indian stock markets ended Tuesday's session on a positive note, with Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex registering modest gains. The Diamond, Gems and Jewellery sector led the rally with a 5.64% surge, while Aviation and Banks also performed well. Filatex Fashions Ltd stood out, soaring 11.48% on strong export orders. Market breadth remained slightly positive with 2,205 advancing stocks against 2,173 decliners out of 4,378 traded scrips.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets concluded Tuesday's trading session on a positive note, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, registering modest gains. The Nifty 50 closed at 25,517.05, up by 24.75 points or 0.10%, while the BSE Sensex finished at 83,606.46, gaining 90.83 points or 0.11%.
Sectoral Performance
The day saw a mixed performance across various sectors, with some notable outperformers and underperformers:
Top Performing Sectors
- Diamond, Gems and Jewellery (+5.64%)
- Aviation (+3.48%)
- Banks (+1.51%)
- Trading (+1.44%)
- Transport (+0.81%)
Top Losing Sectors
- Cables (-0.88%)
- Printing & Stationery (-0.84%)
- Steel (-0.65%)
- Castings, Forgings & Fasteners (-0.64%)
- Beverages (-0.48%)
Buzzing Stocks
Filatex Fashions Ltd emerged as a notable performer, with its stock price surging by 11.48% to close at ₹0.68. The company reported a 7% increase in revenue to ₹191.65 crore for the fiscal year, driven by strong export orders. Additionally, its mining subsidiary secured major export orders worth $35.00 million and $43.88 million for marble supply. Filatex Fashions' net profit stood at ₹9.41 crore.
Market Breadth
The overall market breadth remained slightly positive, indicating a balanced sentiment among investors:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,378 |
| Positive | 2,205 |
| Negative | 2,173 |
Conclusion
In summary, the Indian stock markets closed marginally higher, with the Diamond, Gems and Jewellery sector leading the gains. The positive market breadth suggests a cautiously optimistic sentiment among investors, despite some sectors facing headwinds. The performance of Filatex Fashions highlighted the potential in export-oriented businesses amidst the current market conditions.
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