Market Ends Slightly Higher After Volatile Session

20 Mar 2024 , 03:49 PM

On March 20, the Indian benchmark indices closed with slight gains amidst a volatile trading session.

The Sensex concluded with an increase of 89.64 points, equivalent to 0.12%, settling at 72,101.69. Similarly, the Nifty saw a rise of 21.60 points, or 0.10%, ending at 21,839.10. During the session, approximately 1563 stocks advanced, while 2064 stocks witnessed declines, with 119 stocks remaining unchanged.

Noteworthy gainers on the Nifty included Eicher Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Power Grid Corporation, Nestle India, and ONGC, whereas notable losers encompassed Tata Steel, Tata Consumer Products, Tata Motors, Axis Bank, and Cipla.

In terms of sectors, the automobile, FMCG, real estate, oil & gas, and power sectors experienced gains ranging between 0.5-1% each. Conversely, the metal index saw a decline of nearly 1%.

The BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices concluded the day on a relatively flat note.