Nifty sees modest gain, Sensex inches higher

Nifty sees modest gain, Sensex inches higher

MUMBAI [Maha Media]: The stock market closed in the green on Thursday as the NSE Nifty 50 index concluded the trading session with a modest gain of 0.11 per cent, closing at 22,361.65. Similarly, the BSE Sensex ended 0.14 per cent higher at 73,751.22, indicating a positive sentiment among investors. Among the Nifty companies, 24 saw advances while 25 faced declines. Grasim, Bharti Airtel, Nestle India, Maruti, and Tata Motors emerged as the top gainers, while Sun Pharma, BPCL, Reliance, Dr Reddy, and Hindalco were among the top losers.

Grasim Industries, Bharti Airtel, Maruti Suzuki, Nestle India, and Tata Motors were the top gainers in the Nifty 50 index, while Sun Pharma, BPCL, Reliance Industries, M&M, and Dr Reddy's Laboratories faced declines. In the broader market, the BSE SmallCap index surged by 1.09 per cent, and the BSE MidCap index rose by 0.52 per cent, outperforming the benchmark indices.

European stocks witnessed a second consecutive day of gains, driven by strong earnings from major companies. The Stoxx Europe 600 index climbed 0.6 per cent, with the technology sector leading the charge.
 

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