The Indian stock market concluded a choppy trading session on a positive note during the monthly expiry, with the Sensex rising by 109 points to finish at 77,100. Meanwhile, the Nifty 50 maintained its footing above the 24,050 threshold, ending the day up by 34 points.
Investors witnessed a tug-of-war between gains and losses throughout the session, as initial optimism cooled off by the closing bell. Despite the headline indices finishing in the green, sentiment across the broader market remained cautious, with several mid-cap and small-cap stocks slipping into negative territory.
Key movers of the day included:
- IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation)
- Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M)
- Maruti Suzuki
While the automotive and aviation sectors provided necessary support, Power Grid faced significant selling pressure, acting as a drag on the index performance. Traders are now looking toward upcoming market cues as the monthly settlement cycle concludes.
