Tata Steel was the top Sensex gainer, rallying 6.87%, followed by Bajaj Finserv, SBI, HCL Tech, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance and Reliance Industries
In Asian markets, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul ended with significant losses, while Tokyo closed in the green
Despite pressure in the frontline indices broader markets ended in positive terrain. BSE MidCap index was up 0.06% while BSE SmallCap rose 0.34%.
Zomato delivered a stellar listing and stock market debut at Rs 116 per share marking a premium of 52.63% over its issue price share
Sensex gained 638 points, Nifty settled above 15,800 points as the markets wrapped for today. Metals and IT showed a good rally at the closing bells
Sensex closed at 52,904.05, up 134.32 points or 0.25%, while Nifty advanced 41.60 points or 0.26% to close at 15,853.95
The market breadth was also positive as 1,179 stocks advanced on the BSE, while 797 declined and 341 remained unchanged
Nifty metal slipped the most, losing over 2%, followed by nifty financials. Financials continued to be major laggards as all indices lost close to 2%.
Market breadth remained strong throughout the day as 1,335 shares on the BSE advanced, while 655 declined and 322 remained unchanged
Sensex settled 166 points or 0.32% at 52,484, while Nifty ended at 15,722 up 42 points or 0.27%.