Stock specific moves to be in focus, as experts see investors craving for fresh triggers for the market to re-rate
In the current week, benchmark index Nifty 50 ended with losses of 1% whereas Money9 Covid25 Index fell 0.7%
The Nifty Metal index managed to deliver 240% gains since March-lows last year, outperforming leading sectors throughout
On the coronavirus front, investors would continuously watch out government's course of action along with progress on the vaccination drive.
Asian Paints was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 8 per cent, followed by ITC, Nestle India, L&T, HUL and Reliance Industries
In the previous session, the BSE Sensex declined 471 points or 0.96% to close at 48,690, while the NSE Nifty50 slipped 154 points or 1.04% to 14,696
The Sensex ended 471.01 points or 0.96% lower at 48690.80, while the Nifty dropped 154.30 points or 1.04% at 14696.50
Sensex was down 471 points or 0.96% at 48690, and the broader market index Nifty 50 ended a tad below was down the 14,700-mark at 14,696 after tanking
The market breadth was positive. On the BSE, 1431 shares rose and 1185 shares fell. A total of 147 shares were unchanged.
Sensex slipped 269 points or 0.55% at 48,892 while the broader market index Nifty 50 was at 14,803 down by 47 points or 0.32%.