Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty Finish Flat on Expiry Day

Indian equity markets ended nearly unchanged on October 27 amid expiry-day volatility. Strong buying in media, realty, pharma and small-cap stocks supported market sentiment, while weakness in IT and select sectors capped gains. 🔥 KEY MARKET HIGHLIGHTS 🔹 Sensex: Slipped 8.08 points (0.01%) to close at 73,598.67. 🔹 Nifty 50: Declined 3.45 points (0.02%) to settle at 22,749.75. 📈 SECTORAL TOP GAINERS 🥇 Media: Led the rally, rising 3.6%. 🔹 Realty: Advanced around 2%. 🔹 Pharma: Gained approximately 2%. 🔹 Auto: Increased by 1%. 📉 SECTORS UNDER PRESSURE 🔹 IT, Oil & Gas and Private Banks: Each declined around 0.5%. 📊 BROADER MARKET PERFORMANCE 🔹 Nifty Midcap Index: Advanced 0.6%. 🔹 Nifty Smallcap Index: Jumped 2.7%, outperforming the benchmark indices. 📌 MARKET OUTLOOK Benchmark indices remained range-bound, but strong gains across media, realty, pharma and small-cap stocks indicated positive momentum in selected market segments. Investors may continue tracking sectoral trends and expiry-related volatility. #ClosingBell #TopGainers #Sensex #Nifty50 #MediaStocks #PharmaStocks #RealtyStocks #AutoStocks #StockMarket #IndianStockMarket #NSE #BSE Disclaimer: Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.