Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Close Marginally Lower in Subdued Trading Session
The Indian stock markets ended marginally lower, with Nifty 50 at 26,172.40 (-0.02%) and Sensex at 85,567.48 (-0.05%). Despite the slight dip in major indices, market breadth remained positive with 2,536 advancing stocks out of 4,579 traded, indicating underlying strength in the broader market.
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Market Overview
The Indian stock markets concluded today's trading session on a slightly bearish note. Both the NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex ended marginally lower, reflecting a subdued sentiment among investors.
Key Index Performance
| Index | Closing Price | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 26,172.40 | -6.35 | -0.02% |
| Sensex | 85,567.48 | -42.64 | -0.05% |
The Nifty 50 closed at 26,172.40, down by 6.35 points or 0.02%. Similarly, the BSE Sensex ended at 85,567.48, registering a decline of 42.64 points or 0.05%.
Market Breadth
Despite the marginal decline in benchmark indices, the overall market breadth leaned positive:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,579 |
| Positive | 2,536 |
| Negative | 2,043 |
More stocks advanced than declined, indicating some underlying strength in the broader market despite the headline indices closing in the red.
Conclusion
Today's trading session ended on a muted note, with major indices showing minimal changes. The positive market breadth suggests that while benchmark indices remained subdued, there was some optimism in the broader market. Investors may want to keep a close eye on upcoming economic data and corporate announcements for further market direction.
Note: This article is based on market data as of the trading session's close.
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