Sensex climbs over 200 points, Nifty hovers below 24,575; realty and auto stocks lead gains
Summary: Indian benchmark indices traded on a mixed note during late morning deals on Wednesday, with the Sensex advancing more than 200 points, while the Nifty remained slightly below the 24,557 level. the Sensex rose 200 points, whereas the Nifty slipped 40 points. Market breadth remained favourable, with 2,206 stocks advancing compared with 1,434 declining. Realty and automobile counters emerged as the top performers, while weakness in private banks, FMCG, and pharmaceutical stocks kept overall sentiment subdued. The broader market stayed resilient, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 outperforming the Nifty Midcap 100, while India VIX declined 0.90%, indicating easing market volatility. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing,