Sensex ends 130 pts higher, Nifty above 24,060; $PATANJALI surges 14%, $ETERNAL l, $ULTRACEMCO among top gainers
Synopsis: Indian benchmark indices ended Wednesday on a positive note, with the Sensex and Nifty posting modest gains despite giving up a significant portion of their intraday rally. Stock Market Highlights: Domestic equities closed in the green as buying interest in select heavyweight sectors supported market sentiment. Although the benchmarks pared most of their early advances during the latter half of the session, both the Sensex and Nifty finished with gains. Across sectors, financial services, private banks, PSU banks and chemical stocks were the top performers. Automobile, real estate and consumer-focused counters also witnessed steady buying. Meanwhile, information technology, metal and media shares underperformed the broader market, limiting the benchmarks' upside. Investment in the securities market is subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing.