Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty End Marginally Higher After Choppy Trade; Midcaps Lead

Indian equity markets finished slightly in the green on August 10 following a volatile session. The Sensex advanced 43.27 points, or 0.06%, to 78,542.44, while the Nifty 50 gained 13.15 points, or 0.05%, to close at 24,583.80. Midcap stocks outperformed the benchmark indices, supporting the broader market despite cautious sentiment. Sector-wise, Nifty Realty emerged as the top performer, rising 1.5%. The Consumer Durables index gained 0.4%, while the Private Bank index edged up 0.3%. Meanwhile, Nifty PSU Bank dropped 1.6%, followed by declines of 0.63% in Oil & Gas and 0.56% in Nifty Infra. Disclaimer: Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.