Today’s trading session on the Indian stock market has revealed a notable downward trend, impacting both major indices. The Nifty 50 closed at 26,178.95, reflecting a decrease of 1.36%. During the trading hours, the index fluctuated between a high of 26,134.7 and a low of 25,796.65. Similarly, the Sensex also saw a decline, trading within a range of 85,359.65 to 84,257.14, ultimately closing down by 1.41% at 85,571.85, which is a significant drop of 1,206.53 points from its opening price.
In contrast to the significant downturn in the Nifty 50, the Nifty Midcap 50 exhibited relative resilience, closing only 0.6% lower. Additionally, small-cap stocks managed to outperform the Nifty 50, as demonstrated by the Nifty Small Cap 100, which ended the day at 19,242.0, down by just 68.2 points, marking a decline of 0.35%.
The Nifty 50 has recorded returns over several time frames, providing insights into its recent performance:
– Last week: -0.49%
– Last month: 2.28%
– Last three months: 6.92%
– Last six months: 14.92%
– Last year: 32.18%
Nifty Index Top Gainers and Losers Today
Among the top performers today in the Nifty index were:
| Top Gainers | Percentage Change |
|---|---|
| JSW Steel | +2.93% |
| LTI Mindtree | +1.78% |
| NTPC | +1.45% |
| Tata Steel | +1.32% |
| Hindalco Industries | +1.27% |
Conversely, the worst performers included:
| Top Losers | Percentage Change |
|---|---|
| Hero Motocorp | -4.02% |
| Reliance Industries | -3.30% |
| Axis Bank | -3.17% |
| Mahindra & Mahindra | -2.83% |
| Bajaj Auto | -2.57% |
Bank Nifty Performance
The Bank Nifty concluded the day at 53,834.3, having recorded an intraday high of 53,726.4 and a low of 52,926.55. The performance of the Bank Nifty over various periods illustrates its dynamics:
| Period | Percentage Change |
|---|---|
| Last week | -2.04% |
| Last month | +3.21% |
| Last three months | +0.81% |
| Last six months | +11.4% |
| Last year | +19.37% |
