Indian equities wrapped up Monday’s trading session on a quiet note. The Sensex settled at 80,364.94, down by 0.08%, while the Nifty closed at 24,634.90, lower by 0.08%. The Bank Nifty managed to end in green at 54,461, rising 0.13%.
Let’s break down the highlights of today’s trade.
Top gainers in today’s trade
Some heavyweights from the Sensex 30 basket helped the benchmarks stay afloat. Titan, Trent, Tata Steel, Eternal and Bharat Electronics were among the top performers, lending support through the session.
Key laggards in today’s session
On the flip side, selling pressure in banking and auto stocks dragged the indices. Axis Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Bank, Larsen & Toubro and Maruti ended the day in the red, capping overall gains.
Midday Movers
Vascon Engineers saw a sharp 14% jump in early trade. Apollo Micro Systems surged nearly 5% intraday. Hindustan Copper share price surged nearly 4% in intraday trading session. Among laggards, HUL slipped over 2% in Monday’s trade.
Top sectors in today’s trade
Transport stocks led the way in today’s market action, rising 3.5% and topping the sectoral charts. The non-ferrous metals space also saw strong traction, climbing 2.5%. Beverages (non-alcoholic) gained 1.6%, while the gems and jewellery sector added 1.51%.