Among stocks, Maruti Suzuki, Asian Paints, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Auto, and HDFC Bank were the top five losers in the opening session, declining 3.8 per cent, 3.8 per cent, 3.7 per cent, 3.6 per cent, and 3.3 per cent, respectively.
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in the capital market, as they sold shares worth Rs 1,597.54 crore on Thursday, according to stock exchange data.
Equity benchmark Sensex tumbled over 300 points in early trade on Monday, tracking losses in index majors Infosys, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank amid concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant in the country and weak cues from global markets.
According to Gaurav Garg, Head of Research, CapitalVia Global Research: "We witnessed a correction in the market and an attempt to hold the level above the Nifty50 Index level of 17,600. Our research suggests that it is going to be crucial for the short-term market scenario to sustain above the 17,450-17,550 Nifty50 Index support zone."
According to Likhita Chepa, senior Resaerch Analyst, CapitalVia Global Research: "Sentiments got boost as government has approved a big-bang relief package for the stressed telecom sector."
The 30-share Sensex closed 514.33 points or 0.90 per cent higher at 57,852.54, and Nifty surged 157.90 points or 0.92 per cent to 17,234.15.
Rising for the fourth session on the trot, the 30-share BSE Sensex soared 662.63 points or 1.16 per cent to its fresh record close of 57,552.39. It touched a lifetime high of 57,625.26 during the session.
The next 1,000 points-level was scaled in less than a week as the benchmark climbed the 56,000-peak for the first time in intra-day on August 18.
Tata Steel was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising around 1 per cent, followed by NTPC, L&T, HDFC, Nestle India, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finserv.
The top gainers on the Sensex were Bharti Airtel, Tech Mahindra and Kotak Mahindra Bank.
The key Indian equity indices surged on Wednesday morning with the BSE Sensex crossing the 54,000-mark for the first time ever.
Notably, strong buying was seen in quality mid-cap and small-cap stocks after the recent fall, while volatility index contracted by 5 per cent.
The broader NSE Nifty inched 2.80 points or 0.02 per cent higher to close at 15,692.60. Meanwhile, gold on Monday dipped Rs 169 to Rs 46,796 per 10 gram.
Equity benchmark Sensex plunged nearly 600 points in early trade on Monday, tracking losses in index-heavyweights ICICI Bank, SBI and L&T amid a steep correction in global equities.
Including the current bull market rally which is on, India has had six bull markets over the past three decades.
The key Indian equity indices continued their record run on Tuesday.The BSE Sensex touched a fresh high of 52,836.31 and the Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange hit an all-time high of 15,889.60 points.
Equity benchmark Sensex rose 77 points to close at its all-time high on Monday, while the 30-share BSE index ended 76.77 points or 0.15 per cent higher at 52,551.53. Meanwhile, gold plunged Rs 464 to Rs 47,705 per 10 grams.
Equity benchmark Sensex climbed 174 points to close at its all-time high on Friday. Meanwhile, gold prices rose Rs 441 to Rs 48,530 per 10 gram.
The Indian stock market reached new milestones on Friday morning with both the BSE Sensex and the Nifty50 on the National Stock Exchange touching fresh record highs.
Equity benchmark Sensex rallied 613 points to settle above the 50,000-mark on Tuesday. Meanwhile, gold rose by Rs 333 to Rs 47,833 per 10 gram
The 30-share BSE index ended 848.18 points or 1.74 per cent higher at 49,580.73, and the broader NSE Nifty soared 245.35 points or 1.67 per cent to 14,923.15.
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