Market Wrap: Nifty and Sensex Surge, Power Sector Electrifies Gains
By ScanX News Team
Indian stock markets closed on a bullish note, with Nifty 50 up 0.40% at 25,103.35 and Sensex rising 0.31% to 82,445.21. Castings, Forgings & Fasteners sector led gains at 3.44%, followed by Cables and Power sectors. Market breadth was positive with 65% of 4,561 traded stocks advancing. Aerospace & Defense underperformed, declining 0.87%.
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Market Closes on a High Note
The Indian stock markets concluded Monday's trading session on a positive note, with both benchmark indices, Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex, posting significant gains. Investors witnessed a robust performance across various sectors, particularly in power and manufacturing-related industries.
Market Overview
The Nifty 50 index closed at 25,103.35, marking a substantial increase of 100.30 points or 0.40% from its previous close. Similarly, the BSE Sensex finished strong at 82,445.21, up by 256.22 points or 0.31%. These gains reflect a bullish sentiment in the market, with both indices reaching new heights.
Sectoral Performance
Top Performing Sectors
- Castings, Forgings & Fasteners: Leading the pack with an impressive average percentage change of 3.44%
- Cables: Showing strong momentum with a 2.55% average increase
- Power: Energizing the market with a robust 2.34% average gain
Underperforming Sectors
- Aerospace & Defense: Experiencing a downturn with an average decline of 0.87%
- Engineering Services: Marginally down with a slight dip of 0.07%
Market Breadth
The market breadth was decisively positive, indicating widespread optimism among investors:
| Category | Number of Scrips |
|---|---|
| Total Traded | 4,561 |
| Positive | 2,976 |
| Negative | 1,585 |
This data shows that nearly 65% of the traded stocks ended in the green, underlining the day's bullish trend.
Conclusion
Monday's trading session ended on a high note, with both Nifty 50 and Sensex posting significant gains. The market saw strong performances in the Castings, Forgings & Fasteners, Cables, and Power sectors, while Aerospace & Defense and Engineering Services faced some headwinds. The positive market breadth further reinforces the overall bullish sentiment observed during the day's trading.
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