Markets end in a flat sentiment

14 Aug 2023 , 03:46 PM

Indian benchmark indices ended today’s session with muted numbers after falling to more than a month’s low. Nifty 50 closed only 15 points lower. Whereas, Sensex ended with a gain of 24 points.

In today’s session, markets debuted with sluggish numbers and continued the falling trajectory until late afternoon. Following this, markets recovered from losses and closed flat.

Nifty Metal index closed 2% lower. Nifty Bank, Auto, and Financial Services stocks ended with declines. Nifty IT and FMCG indices ended in positive momentum.

Divis Lab, Infosys, LTIMindtree, Hindustan Unilever, and Reliance Industries emerged as the top gaining stocks in today’s trade. Adani Enterprises, JSW Steel, Hindalco Industries, SBI, and Adani Ports were the top laggards on the nifty pack.

Most active stocks in terms of value were HDFC Bank, Adani Enterprises, ICICI Bank, SBI, and Adani Ports. Tata Steel, SBI, ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, and HDFC Bank were the most active stocks in terms of volume.

A total of 94 stocks hit new 52-week highs in Monday’s intraday session and 32 plunged to new 52-week lows.