Bullish Run Extends: Indian Indices Climb Despite FMCG Slippage

15 Feb 2024 , 03:48 PM

The Indian benchmark indices continued their upward trajectory for the third consecutive session on February 15, with the Nifty surpassing the 21,900 mark.

At the close of trading, the Sensex registered a gain of 227.55 points or 0.32%, reaching 72,050.38, while the Nifty climbed 70.80 points or 0.32% to reach 21,910.80. Among the stocks tracked, 2172 recorded gains, 1200 experienced losses, and 72 remained unchanged.

Leading the gainers on the Nifty were M&M, BPCL, ONGC, NTPC, and Power Grid Corporation, whereas Axis Bank, Apollo Hospitals, ITC, HUL, and Nestle India were among the top losers.

Across sectors, with the exception of FMCG, all other indices concluded the day in positive territory.

Furthermore, both the BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices exhibited a notable increase, each rising by 1%.