The overall market breadth was positive as 1,740 stocks on the BSE advanced, while 1,505 declined and 131 remained unchanged
Investors got richer by Rs 2.27 lakh crore as the market capitalisation of the BSE listed firms touched a record high of Rs 240.02 lakh crore
Auto stocks will be in focus as auto companies will start announcing monthly sales numbers for July starting from 1 August 2021
Tata Steel was the top Sensex gainer, rallying 6.87%, followed by Bajaj Finserv, SBI, HCL Tech, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance and Reliance Industries
At open, Sensex rose 117 points or 0.22% to 52,955, while the Nifty 50 advanced 31 points or 0.20% to 15,855
It is a truncated week of trade as markets were shut on Wednesday on account of a Eid al-Adha
IT and Pharma sectors must be in everyone's portfolio going forward
Fundamental analysis helps an investor develop a thorough understanding of the company, its business model and the working of management
Favourable global cues combined with supportive domestic factors are helping the index to inch higher
Investors can create positions in quality stocks on the back of positive earnings