Indian benchmark indices ended largely unchanged in a volatile session on Tuesday, amid caution among investors on the F&O expiry day. Sentiment remained subdued due to elevated crude oil prices, renewed geopolitical tensions and anticipation of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision later this week.
The 30-share benchmark index ended at 73598.67 down by -8.08 points or by -0.01 % and then NSE Nifty was at 22749.75 down by -3.45 points or by -0.02 %.
Sensex touched intraday high of 73762.98 and intraday low of 73179.41 The NSE Nifty touched intraday high of 22829.75 and intraday low of 22636.85
The top gainers of the BSE Sensex pack were Bharti Airtel Ltd. (Rs. 1978.00,+3.18%), Trent Ltd. (Rs. 2829.00,+2.40%), Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (Rs. 11454.85,+2.28%), Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd. (Rs. 251.50,+1.99%), Eternal Ltd. (Rs. 330.50,+1.66%), among others.
The top losers of the BSE Sensex pack were State Bank of India (Rs. 945.10,-1.55%), Axis Bank Ltd. (Rs. 1206.20,-1.53%), Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (Rs. 2500.00,-1.42%), Asian Paints Ltd. (Rs. 2290.40,-1.40%), HDFC Bank Ltd. (Rs. 680.00,-1.19%), among others.
HCS index was at 48909.83 up by 1088.4 points or by 2.28%. OneSource Specialty Pharma Ltd. (Rs. 1586.70,+13.64%), Acutaas Chemicals Ltd. (Rs. 3794.55,+13.34%), Ind-Swift Laboratories Ltd. (Rs. 375.00,+10.96%), Procter & Gamble Health Ltd. (Rs. 5590.00,+10.60%), One Global Service Provider Ltd. (Rs. 444.05,+10.00%),.
Bankex index was at 60713.45 down by -431.04 points or by -0.7%. Au Small Finance Bank Ltd. (Rs. 855.00,-1.67%), State Bank of India (Rs. 945.10,-1.55%), Axis Bank Ltd. (Rs. 1206.20,-1.53%), IndusInd Bank Ltd. (Rs. 831.00,-1.28%), HDFC Bank Ltd. (Rs. 680.00,-1.19%),.
The Market breadth, indicating the overall strength of the market, was weak. On BSE out of total shares traded 4785 , shares advanced were 3061 while 1488 shares declined and 236 were unchanged.