Sensex snaps 3-day losing run, climbs 300 points
India Today
The 30-share BSE Sensex recovered the lost ground and ended 300.44 points or 0.51 per cent higher at 59,141.23.
Benchmark indices found firmer ground on Monday after a three-session losing streak, propped up by buying in banking, finance, FMCG and auto counters despite a bearish trend overseas.
After a weak beginning, the 30-share BSE Sensex recovered the lost ground and ended 300.44 points or 0.51 per cent higher at 59,141.23.
On similar lines, the broader NSE Nifty jumped 91.40 points or 0.52 per cent to close at 17,622.25.
Mahindra & Mahindra was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, climbing 3.05 per cent, followed by Bajaj Finance, SBI, Nestle India, HUL, Bajaj Finserv and HDFC.
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In contrast, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, PowerGrid, NTPC, Asian Paints, L&T and UltraTech Cement were among the laggards, shedding up to 2.50 per cent.
The market breadth was positive, with 22 of the 30 Sensex constituents closing in the green.
