Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty End Marginally Higher After Paring Early Gains

Indian benchmark indices surrendered a large portion of their intraday gains and settled slightly higher on Wednesday, weighed down by weakness in metal, energy, and IT stocks. At the closing bell, the Sensex advanced 109.25 points (0.14%) to 77,100.47, while the Nifty 50 gained 34.35 points (0.14%) to close at 24,056.35. Among the top performers on the Nifty were $INDIGO , $M&M , $MAXHEALTH , $MARUTI , and $TATACONSUM , supported by strong buying interest. On the downside, $ONGC , Power Grid Corporation, $HINDALCO , $BEL Limited, and $TECHM emerged as the major laggards. Sector-wise, markets witnessed a mixed trend. The Auto index outperformed with gains of over 2%, while FMCG rose 0.7% and Realty added 0.3%. Conversely, IT, Energy, Media, Metal, and Oil & Gas indices declined between 0.5% and 1%, limiting broader market gains. The broader market also remained under pressure, with both the Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices declining 0.5% each, reflecting profit booking in select segments. Overall, domestic equities ended in positive territory, but persistent selling in metal and energy counters erased much of the day's momentum. Disclaimer: Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.