Sensex and Nifty in Red on October 4, 2024

4 Oct 2024 , 01:19 PM

The Indian stock market indices, Sensex and Nifty, are experiencing a decline today, trading in the red. As of 1:09 pm, the Sensex is trading at 82,087, marking a drop of 409 points or 0.50% from the previous close. The Nifty index is also down, trading at 25,150 with a 99-point dip, representing a 0.40% decline.

On the National Stock Exchange (NSE), 1,090 stocks have advanced, while 1,390 stocks have declined, indicating a broader market weakness.

Among the top gainers in the Sensex, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, and Sun Pharma have shown positive movement. In contrast, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), Nestle, and Asian Paints are among the top losers dragging the index down. JSW Steel has hit a 52-week high, standing out as the only stock to reach this milestone in the Sensex today.

In the Nifty, the top gainers include Infosys, ONGC, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra, contributing to some support for the index. The Nifty’s top losers feature Bajaj Finance, M&M, Hero MotoCorp, and BPCL, contributing to the overall market weakness.

In the broader market, the BSE Midcap Index has dipped by 0.41%, while the BSE Smallcap Index has seen a smaller decline of 0.29%.