Benchmark Indices Rally Despite Volatility, Nifty Above 22,200

22 Feb 2024 , 03:38 PM

In a volatile trading session, the Indian benchmark indices concluded on a positive trajectory, with the Nifty surpassing the 22,200 mark.

By the closing bell, the Sensex surged by 535.15 points or 0.74%, reaching 73,158.24, while the Nifty climbed by 162.50 points or 0.74%, closing at 22,217.50. Among the traded stocks, 1591 recorded gains, 1685 witnessed declines, and 77 remained unchanged.

Notable gainers on the Nifty included Bajaj Auto, HCL Technologies, Eicher Motors, ITC, and Coal India, while IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, BPCL, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Hero MotoCorp were among the top losers.

In terms of sectors, Auto, Capital Goods, Metal, Power, Information Technologies, and Telecom all surged by 1% each. However, the banking index concluded marginally lower.

Furthermore, the BSE Midcap index registered a gain of 1%, while the Smallcap index added 0.5%, signaling positive momentum across a broad spectrum of stocks.