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Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Benchmark equity indices ended Wednesday’s session nearly flat, with the real action unfolding beneath the surface. Smallcap stocks broke to a fresh all-time high even as the Nifty 50 struggled to hold ground, capping a volatile session dominated by the Reserve Bank of India’s widely anticipated policy decision and renewed geopolitical jitters over the Strait of…
Sensex rose 374 points, or 0.48 percent, to close at 78,954.76, while Nifty 50 ended above 24,600, up 11.35 points, or 0.05 percent, at 24,636. The market rally was bolstered by easing crude oil prices, the Reserve Bank of India's stable policy stance, and selective buying in key stocks. Reliance Industries rebounded after a period of struggle, while PSU banks and PSU Bank index surged.
Pharma, healthcare, chemicals, oil & gas, and realty stocks also attracted buying interest. However, blue-chip stocks saw profit booking, limiting the gains. Small- and mid-cap stocks outperformed on earnings-driven buying, maintaining the broader market's resilience. Nifty held above 24,500, with analysts watching 24,650 for the next upward move.
Brent crude eased to around $79.50 a barrel, providing hope for reduced inflation and better corporate margins. Weekly expiry heightened volatility, but domestic fundamentals continued to underpin market sentiment.
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