Indian Markets Extend Gains: Sensex Up 0.77%, Nifty Crosses 22,300

22 Apr 2024 , 03:47 PM

On April 22, Indian benchmark indices extended their gains for the second consecutive session, with the Nifty closing above the 22,300 mark.

The Sensex surged by 560.29 points or 0.77%, reaching 73,648.62, while the Nifty advanced by 189.40 points or 0.86%, ending the day at 22,336.40. Among the stocks traded, 2465 witnessed gains, 1148 saw declines, and 134 remained unchanged.

Notable gainers on the Nifty included BPCL, Tata Consumer Products, Eicher Motors, L&T, and Shriram Finance, while NTPC, HDFC Bank, JSW Steel, IndusInd Bank, and Tata Steel were among the top losers.

In a broad-based rally, all sectoral indices closed in positive territory, with the Auto, PSU Bank, Capital Goods, Oil & Gas, FMCG, Healthcare, and Realty indices registering gains ranging from 1 to 3%.

Additionally, the BSE midcap and smallcap indices also posted gains of 1% each, reflecting the overall bullish sentiment in the market.