Indices conclude session in a positive sentiment; led by metal stocks

20 Jan 2024 , 03:55 PM

Domestic equity indices ended today’s session with gains after a volatile session. In today’s session market kept up the spirit with gains in the overall sector. However, some volatility kept the trade range bounded.

BSE Sensex closed 237 points higher at 71,424. NSE Nifty ended the session with a gain of 110 points at 21,571.

On the sectoral front, heavyweights IT and FMCG stocks ended with a decline of over 1%. Nifty metal and media stocks ended with a positive sentiment.

On the gainers’ chart, Cola India, Adani Ports, Kotak Bank, Adani Enterprises, and ICICI Bank took the lead. Hindustan Unilever, TCS, Mahindra & Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, and HCL Tech closed on the flipside.

HDFC Bank, Coal India, Reliance Industries, Kotak Bank, and ICICI Bank were the most active stocks in terms of value today.

A total of 252 stocks hit a new 52-week high in today’s trade, and 6 stocks plunged to new 52-week lows.

BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended with gains of 0.40% each.

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