Sensex, Nifty close higher for second day on gains in global equities; IT, financials shares advance
The Hindu
The 30-share BSE benchmark rose by 415.49 points or 0.69% to close at 60,224.46 with 25 of its constituents ending in the green
Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty advanced for a second session in a row on March 6 on gains in IT, banking and auto stocks following strong global trends.
The 30-share BSE benchmark rose by 415.49 points or 0.69% to close at 60,224.46 with 25 of its constituents ending in the green.
The barometer opened higher and spurted further nearly 690 points to touch a high of 60,498.48 in the day trade.
The broader Nifty of the National Stock Exchange advanced 117.10 points or 0.67% to settle at 17,711.45. As many as 39 NIfty shares closed in the green.
Gains in global markets following the US markets closing higher on Friday after positive economic data bolstered the investor sentiment, analysts said.
Among Sensex stocks, Tata Motors rose the most by 2.79%. NTPC, Reliance Industries, Infosys, TCS, HDFC twins, Tata Motors, ITC, Power Grid and Bajaj Finserv were among the major gainers.
Tata Steel fell the most by 1.22%. L&T, Sun Pharmaceuticals, IndusInd Bank and Ultratech Cement were among the losers.
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