Stock Market: Closing Bell

Daily Market Updates Closing Bell
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On October 1, Sensex and Nifty Close Lower Amid Sectoral Mixed Performance

On October 1, 2024, Sensex closed at 84,266.29 (-0.04%), and Nifty50 at 25,796.90 (-0.05%). Top gainers: Tech Mahindra, M&M; Brent Crude fell 1.10% to $70.91.

On October 1, 2024, Indian stock market indices, the BSE Sensex dropped by 0.04% to close at 84,266.29. The Nifty50 on the other hand, closed at 25,796.90 down by 13.95 points (-0.05%).

Sectoral Performance

Nifty Oil & Gas, Nifty Realty and Nifty Financial Services 25/50 indices dropped. In contrast, the Nifty IT, Nifty Media and Nifty Consumer Durables rose. Nifty IT rose by 1.17% and Nifty Media increased by 1.60%.

Top Gainer and Losers

Out of the 50 stocks in the Nifty50 index, Tech Mahindra, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Britannia Industries were the top gainers. On the other hand, IndusInd Bank, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation, and Asian Paints were the top losers.

Oil Prices

On October 1, 2024, at 03:39 PM, Brent Crude stood at $70.91, showcasing a drop of 1.10%.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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On October 3, Indian Stock Market Declines: Sensex Drops 1,769 Points, Nifty50 Down by 546 Points

On October 3, 2024, Indian stock market indices, the BSE Sensex dropped by 1,769.19 points (-2.10%) to close at 82,497.10. The Nifty50 on the other hand, closed at 25,250.10 down by 546.80 points (-2.12%).

Sectoral Performance

On Thursday, Nifty Realty, Nifty Auto and Nifty Oil & Gas indices dropped. Nifty Realty dropped by 4.61%, Nifty Auto dropped by 2.88% and Nifty Oil & Gas declined by 2.72%. None of the sectoral indices ended in green.

Top Gainer and Losers

Out of the 50 stocks in the Nifty50 index, JSW Steel and Oil & Natural Gas Corporation were the top gainers. On the other hand, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, Shriram Finance, and Larsen & Toubro were the top losers.

Oil Prices

On October 3, 2024, at 03:23 PM, Brent Crude stood at $75.37, showcasing an increase of 1.99%.

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On October 4, Sensex and Nifty50 Declines; Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance Among Top Losers

On October 4, 2024, Indian stock market indices, the BSE Sensex dropped by 808.65 points (-0.98%) to close at 81,688.45. The Nifty50 on the other hand, closed at 25,014.60 down by 235.50 points (-0.93%).

Sectoral Performance

On Friday, Nifty Media, Nifty FMCG and Nifty Realty indices closed in red. Nifty Media dropped by 2.61%, Nifty FMCG dropped by 1.74% and Nifty Realty declined by 1.64%. Nifty PSU Bank and Nifty IT ended in the green.

Top Gainer and Losers

Out of the 50 stocks in the Nifty50 index, Infosys, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation and HDFC Life Insurance Company were the top gainers. On the other hand, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finance, and Asian Paints were the top losers.

Oil Prices

On October 4, 2024, at 03:32 PM, Brent Crude stood at $78.33, showcasing an increase of 0.91%.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing Bell: Nifty 50 and Sensex Closed Lower Amid Rising Selling Pressure Across Sectors

On October 07, Sensex settled below the mark of 81,000 and Nifty under 24,700—down 6% from all-time highs.

On October 07, 2024, the Indian equity indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex slipped 0.87% and 0.78% to 24,795.75 and 81,050.00, respectively. Nifty Bank was down 1.91% to 50,478.90, and Nifty 500 was down 1.50% to 23,181.95. The volatility indicator Nifty VIX rose by 6.74% to 15.08, reflecting a rise in volatility.

Sectoral Performance

All the sectors except Nifty IT settled in red. Nifty Media, Nifty PSU Bank, and Nifty Oil & Gas were the top falling sectors with losses of 3.65%, 3.31%, and 2.27%, respectively

Top Gainer and Losers

Trent, Mahindra & Mahindra, Bharti Airtel, ITC, and Bajaj Finance were the top gainers for the day, while Adani Airports, Bharat Electronics, Adani Enterprises, Coal India, and NTPC were the top losers on the NSE.

Oil Prices

On October 07, 2024, at 4:05 PM, Brent Crude stood at $79.83, reflecting a rise of 2.28%.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing Bell: Nifty 50 and Sensex Ended Higher Amid Buying Across Sectors

On October 08, the domestic equity indices came back in green after 6 days of red closing session, with Sensex rising over 550 points and Nifty up by 200 points.

On October 08, 2024, the Indian equity indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex rose 0.88% and 0.72% to 25,013.15 and 81,634.81, respectively. Nifty Bank was up 1.07% to 51,021.00, and Nifty 500 was up 1.43% to 23,512.55. The volatility indicator Nifty VIX was down by 3.26% to 14.59, reflecting a rise in volatility.

Sectoral Performance

All the sectors except Nifty Metal settled in green. Nifty Media, Nifty Healthcare, and Nifty Auto were the top gaining sectors with growth of 3.11%, 1.72%, and 1.66%, respectively

Top Gainer and Losers

Trent, Bharat Electronics, Adani Enterprises, Adani Airports, and M&M were the top gainers for the day, while SBI Life, Tata Steel, Titan, Bajaj Finserv, and JSW Steel were the top losers on the NSE.

Oil Prices

On October 08, 2024, at 4:02 PM, Brent Crude stood at $79.22, reflecting a fall of 2.11%.

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Sensex Falls 0.21%, Nifty50 Dips Amid Mixed Sectoral Performance on October 9

On October 9, 2024, Sensex dropped 0.21% to 81,467.10, while Nifty50 closed at 24,981.95. Cipla and Trent led the gainers; ITC and Nestle India were among the top losers.

On October 9, 2024, Indian stock market indices, the BSE Sensex dropped by 0.21% to close at 81,467.10. The Nifty50 on the other hand, closed at 24,981.95 down by 31.20 points (-0.12%).

Sectoral Performance

Nifty FMCG, Nifty Oil & Gas, Nifty Bank and Nifty Private Bank indices dropped. In contrast, the Nifty Realty, Nifty Pharma and Nifty Healthcare Index rose. Nifty Realty rose by 2.15% and Nifty Pharma increased by 2.04%.

Top Gainer and Losers

Out of the 50 stocks in the Nifty50 index, Cipla, Trent, and Tata Motors were the top gainers. On the other hand, ITC, Nestle India, and Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) were the top losers.

Oil Prices

On October 9, 2024, at 03:34 PM, Brent Crude stood at $77.90, showcasing an increase of 0.80%.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing Bell: Nifty 50 and Sensex Close in Positive Territory, Banking Sector Sees Increased Activity

Indian equity indices, Nifty 50 and Sensex finished the day on a high note, supported by strong performances in the banking sector.

On October 10, 2024, both Nifty 50 and Sensex registered gains. Nifty 50 rose by 16.50 points, closing at 24,998.45, while Sensex appreciated by 0.18% to reach 81,611.41. The Nifty Bank index climbed 1.03% to 51,530.90, whereas the Nifty 500 saw a slight dip of 0.01%, ending at 23,598.15. The Nifty VIX, an indicator of market volatility, decreased by 4.65% to 13.47, signalling a reduction in market fluctuations.

Sector Highlights

The Nifty Private Bank and Nifty indices emerged as the leading sectors, with gains of 1.59% and 1.03%, respectively. In contrast, Nifty Pharma, Nifty Healthcare, and Nifty IT experienced declines of 2.01%, 1.95%, and 1.25%.

Top Performers and Decliners

Among the top gainers of the day were Kotak Mahindra Bank, JSW Steel, HDFC Bank, BEL, and IndusInd Bank. Conversely, the biggest losers included Cipla, Tech Mahindra, Trent, Sun Pharma, and Infosys on the NSE.

Oil Market Update

As of 3:50 PM on October 10, 2024, Brent Crude prices rose to $77.64, reflecting an increase of 1.38%.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing Bell: Nifty 50 and Sensex End Lower, Pharma and Metal Stocks Outperform

On October 11, 2024, 13 stocks in the BSE Sensex and 22 stocks in the Nifty 50 closed in the red, primarily driven by declines in TCS, M&M, and ICICI Bank.

The Indian equity indices finished lower, with the Nifty 50 down 0.14% at 24,964.25 and the Sensex down 0.28% at 81,381.36. The Nifty Bank fell 0.70% to 51,172.30, while the Nifty 500 saw a slight increase of 0.06% to 23,611.25. The Nifty VIX, a measure of market volatility, decreased by 1.24% to 13.33.

Sector Performance:

Among the sectors, Nifty Pharma, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Healthcare were the top performers, rising 1.19%, 0.94%, and 0.88%, respectively. In contrast, Nifty Realty and Nifty Financial Services experienced declines of 0.69% and 0.64%.

Top Gainers and Losers

The day’s top gainers included Trent, Hindalco, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, and ONGC. Conversely, TCS, M&M, ICICI Bank, Cipla, and Adani Enterprises were the main losers on the NSE.

Oil Prices

As of 3:55 PM on October 11, 2024, Brent Crude was priced at $78.95, down 0.57%.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.

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Closing Bell: Nifty 50 and Sensex Rise, Banking and IT Sectors Lead the Charge

The Indian stock market saw a positive close today, with the Nifty 50 surpassing the 25,000 mark and the Sensex finishing above 81,500. Strong buying activity was noted in the IT and banking sectors.

On October 14, 2024, both major Indian equity indices closed higher. The Nifty 50 rose by 0.72%, closing at 25,144.70, while the Sensex gained 0.73% to finish at 81,973.05. The Nifty Bank index climbed 1.26% to reach 51,816.90, and the Nifty 500 saw an increase of 0.49%, settling at 23,727.05. The Nifty VIX, a measure of market volatility, dropped 1.70% to 13.00, indicating reduced volatility in the market.

Sectoral Performance

Most sectors ended the day positively. Notable gainers included Nifty Realty, Nifty IT, Nifty Bank, and Nifty Private Bank, with increases of 1.61%, 1.27%, 1.26%, and 1.07%, respectively. In contrast, Nifty Media, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Oil & Gas experienced declines of 1%, 0.28%, and 0.14%, respectively.

Top Performers and Underperformers:

The top gainers on the NSE included Wipro, Tech Mahindra, HDFC Life, HDFC Bank, and L&T. On the other hand, ONGC, Maruti Suzuki, Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, and Adani Enterprises were among the top losers.

Crude Oil

As of October 14, 2024, at 04:07 PM, Brent Crude was priced at $77.10, reflecting a decline of 2.45%.

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Closing Bell: 21 of 30 BSE Sensex Constituent Stocks Close Lower

Domestic equity indices Nifty 50 and Sensex experienced declines, influenced by a mixed global trend and partial profit booking.

On October 15, 2024, Indian equity indices closed in negative territory. The Nifty 50 fell by 0.28%, settling at 25,057.35, while the Sensex dropped 0.19% to finish at 81,820.12. In contrast, the Nifty Bank rose by 0.17% to 51,906.00, and the Nifty 500 remained relatively stable, ending at 23,735.70 with a slight increase of 0.04%. The Nifty VIX, a measure of market volatility, increased by 0.05% to 13.00.

Sectoral Performance

On this day, Nifty Realty and Nifty Media saw gains, rising 2.05% and 0.62%, respectively. However, Nifty Metal, Nifty Auto, and Nifty Pharma faced declines of 1.44%, 0.83%, and 0.52%, respectively.

Top Gainers and Losers

Among the top gainers were BPCL, ICICI Bank, Bharti Airtel, Britannia, and Asian Paints. Conversely, the biggest losers included HDFC Life, Wipro, Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance, and Hindalco on the NSE.

Oil Prices

As of October 15, 2024, at 3:58 PM, Brent Crude was priced at $73.52, reflecting a decrease of 5.09%.

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Closing Bell: 34 Out of 50 Constituent Stocks of Nifty50 Ended in Red

The BSE Sensex dropped 318.76 points, finishing at 81,501.36, while the Nifty50 closed at 24,971.30, down 86.05 points.

On October 16, 2024, Indian equity indices recorded losses. The Nifty 50 decreased by 0.34%, closing at 24,971.30, and the Sensex fell by 0.39% to 81,501.36. Conversely, the Nifty Bank saw a slight increase of 0.20%, reaching 51,801.05. The volatility index, Nifty VIX, rose by 0.63% to 13.09, indicating heightened market volatility.

Sectoral Performance

On this day, Nifty Realty and Nifty Oil & Gas saw gains of 0.55% and 0.23%, respectively. In contrast, Nifty Auto and Nifty IT experienced the largest declines, falling by 1.27% and 1.17%.

Top Gainers and Losers

HDFC Life, Dr Reddy’s, Grasim, HDFC Bank, and Bajaj Auto emerged as the top gainers, while Trent, M&M, Infosys, Hero MotoCorp, and Adani Ports were the biggest losers on the NSE.

Oil Prices

As of October 16, 2024, at 04:46 PM, Brent Crude was priced at $73.93, reflecting a decline of 0.43%.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. It is based on several secondary sources on the internet and is subject to changes. Please consult an expert before making related decisions.