The Indian markets closed Wednesday’s session in the green, with benchmark indices ending on a positive note. The Sensex wrapped up the day at 80,539.91, gaining 0.38%, while the Nifty finished at 24,638.35, up 0.62%. Banking stocks also saw some cheer as the Nifty Bank settled at 55,187.15, adding 0.26%.
Let’s take a look at key highlights of today’s trading session –
Gainers take the lead
In the large-cap space, Bharat Electronics, Eternal, Kotak Bank, Tata Motors, and M&M were among the top performers, adding solid gains through the session. Positive sector trends and stock-specific buying helped keep the indices afloat.
Laggards lose ground
On the flip side, selling pressure weighed on names like Adani Ports, ITC, Titan, and UltraTech Cement, dragging them into the red by the end of the day.
Midday action: Movers and shakers
The trading floor was not short of excitement mid-session.
Nykaa surged over 5% after reporting a steady Q1, with strong momentum in its beauty and personal care segment and a pickup in fashion sales.
Suzlon slipped after announcing the resignation of its Group CFO, effective August 31.
Defence stocks were in the spotlight, with BDL rallying 8% and HAL climbing over 3% after upbeat brokerage commentary.
Hindalco stood out among the Nifty gainers, jumping 5% on strong domestic performance despite subdued Novelis numbers.
Top sectors in Wednesday’s trade
Manufacturing-linked sectors stole the show on Wednesday. Electronics stocks rose around 3%, metals (non-ferrous) climbed 3%, and defence names jumped 3% as well. Aquaculture advanced 2%, while rubber stocks matched the move with a 2% rise.
Best and worst performing business group
In Wednesday’s trade, Apollo Hospital Group led the pack with a 7.78% jump, followed by Pennar Group, which rose 2.69%. Essel Group gained 2.37%, while Hero Group added 2.28%. On the downside, Anil Ambani Group slipped 3.5%, and Yash Birla Group fell 3.67%.