📉 Markets Open Lower as Profit Booking Kicks In

Sensex and Nifty opened lower on April 9 as investors booked profits after the previous session’s sharp rally. Around 09:16 AM, Sensex was down 515 points (0.66%) at 77,048, while Nifty slipped 142 points to 23,855. Market breadth was slightly negative with 1,215 stocks advancing and 1,288 declining. The decline comes amid mixed global cues and a slight rise in crude oil prices. The dip follows a strong rally in the previous session, indicating short-term consolidation. #Sensex #Nifty #StockMarketIndia #MarketUpdate #ProfitBooking