Amidst weaker Global hues, Benchmark indices declined due to selling pressure on Tuesday. While Metal, Oil and Commodity prices dragged in the midst of profit booking while PSU bank and consumer durables made weak attempts to lift the indices.
The 30-share pack Sensex fell 109 points or 0,18 per cent to close at 60,029 while its broader peer Nifty moved forward41 points or 0.23 per cent to 17,889. The session today was rough and the indices moved between gains and losses even as Global markets remained weak throughout the day.
AB Capital went ahead 7 per cent after showing a record Q2 profits. Allcargo advanced 20 per cent on a strong show in September quarter. India VIX, the barometer of volatility and fear fell one per cent while Tata Motor ended in the green despite increase in the losses.
In the IPO, Sigachi subscribed 20x, Fino 2x, Policybazaar 0.69x and SJS 0.45x.
Among the top companies, Maruti Suzuki was the topmost gainer, rising 2.29 per cent, NTPC, Titan, SBI, L&T, Tata Consumer, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Auto and SBI iife Insurance also gained.
Tata Steel was the topmost loser in the Nifty pack, declining 3.44 per cent. Among those who ended in the Red were Grasim Industries, JSW Steel, Hindalco Industries, HCL Tech, IndusInd Bank and Reliance Industries.
Market breadth was in favour of gainers as 1961 stocks ended in the green while 1293. Others settled with cuts. A total of 184 securities hit the 52-week highs mostly from smallcap space. About 27 stocks hit the 52-week lows mostly from microchip space. Altogether 36 stocks hit the upper circuit limit and 185 lower circuit limits.
