Today Sensex declines 135 points, Nifty closes nearly unchanged; $GRASIM surges 6%, broader markets shine.

Today Stock Market Benchmark indices ended on a muted note Thursday after a choppy trading session, as strength in realty, healthcare, and select automobile stocks balanced losses in financials, IT, and FMCG shares. By the closing bell, the Sensex dropped 135.03 points, or 0.18%, to finish at 75,183.36, while the Nifty edged lower by 4.30 points, or 0.02%, to settle at 23,654.70. Market breadth stayed positive with 2,307 advancing shares compared to 1,688 decliners. Realty counters emerged as the top sectoral gainers, whereas IT and FMCG stocks remained under pressure. Broader markets outperformed the frontline indices, with the Nifty Smallcap 100 advancing 0.63%. Meanwhile, India VIX slipped over 3%, indicating reduced market volatility. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.