Indices trading flat

24 Aug 2023 , 01:40 PM

At 1 PM, the Sensex showed a modest increase of 15.31 points or 0.02%, reaching 65,448.61, while the Nifty displayed a marginal rise of 0.60 points or 0.00%, reaching 19,444.60. Among the listed stocks, 1742 experienced gains, 1344 witnessed declines, and 102 remained unchanged.

Noteworthy gainers on the Nifty included Adani Enterprises, IndusInd Bank, BPCL, Asian Paints, and Adani Ports. However, Hindalco, Divis Labs, ONGC, NTPC, and Reliance Industries faced declines. The market exhibited positive trends in the power, realty, FMCG, banking, capital goods, and information technology sectors, while the metal index experienced a marginal dip. Jio Financial Services recorded the most significant decrease.

Early trading on Thursday saw equity benchmark indices surge, extending their winning streak for the fourth consecutive day. This upward trajectory was propelled by favorable global market trends and fresh inflows of foreign funds.

In the previous session, the BSE benchmark had climbed by 213.27 points or 0.33%, concluding at 65,433.30. Similarly, the Nifty had seen an increase of 47.55 points or 0.25%, settling at 19,444.