Benchmark Indices Recover Losses, Key Sectors See Strong Gains

6 Feb 2024 , 03:38 PM

On February 6, Indian benchmark indices rebounded from previous session losses, closing higher with the Nifty surpassing 21,900.

Closing figures depict the Sensex rising by 454.67 points or 0.63% to reach 72,186.09, while the Nifty saw an increase of 157.70 points or 0.72%, closing at 21,929.40. Of the total stocks traded, 1983 shares advanced, 1285 shares declined, and 58 remained unchanged.

Key gainers on the Nifty included BPCL, HDFC Life, HCL Technologies, TCS, and Maruti Suzuki, while notable losers comprised Power Grid Corporation, Britannia Industries, IndusInd Bank, ITC, and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

Among sectors, all except bank, FMCG, and power, witnessed gains. Auto, oil & gas, capital goods, healthcare, metal, and IT sectors saw increases ranging from 1-3% each.

Furthermore, BSE midcap and smallcap indices also recorded a rise of 1% each, indicating a broad-based positive sentiment across the market.