The Indian stock market wrapped up today’s session on a quiet note. The Sensex closed at 80,267.62, down by 0.12%, while the Nifty settled at 24,611.10, down by 0.10%. The Nifty Bank index ended at 54,635, up by 0.32%.
Let’s take a look at the key highlights of today’s trading session –
Top gainers of the day
Among the Sensex 30 pack, select heavyweights managed to post healthy gains. Ultratech Cement, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics, and Tata Motors were among the key winners that supported the indices.
Key losers
On the flip side, some frontline stocks dragged the market. ITC, Titan, Trent, and Bharti Airtel were among the notable laggards that capped overall gains.
Midday movers that caught attention
Outside the benchmark indices, stock-specific actions created some buzz. Blue Dart Express surged nearly 10% in the intraday trading session after announcing a shipping rate hike of 9–12% effective next year but closed significantly off at early highs.
Man Industries slumped 13% in the intraday trading session after SEBI imposed a penalty of Rs 25 lakh and barred the company and its top executives from market access for two years. JSW Holdings remained under pressure, hitting the lower circuit and slipping 5% in today’s trade. J&K Bank moved in the opposite direction, rising 5% in the intraday trade.
Top sectors in today’s trade
Non-ferrous metals lead the pack as the space gained 2.4%. Rubber sector stocks also saw positive traction, ending 1.5% higher, while the leather sector added 1.44%.