NIFTY 50 fell -0.5% (-101 pts), closed at 21353 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 60 (40%) closed higher. Despite NIFTY 50 falling -0.5%, 56% of all NSE stocks rose against the index.
In terms of sectors, 6 sectors closed up, 6 sectors closed down, ranging from -1.5% to 1.5%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -0.1%; Utilities was up 1.5%, the best performer, reflecting a more conservative market sentiment; Communication was down -1.5%, the worst performer.
● Bajaj Auto (BAJAJ-AUTO) jumped 5.3% (+$384.65), closed at $7597.5, rose 3 days in a row, the best % gain in 3 months, also hit a record high. The largest increase in volume.
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● Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore (FACT) surged 7.8% (+$64.25), closed at $886.85, the best % gain in more than 1 month, also hit a record high. The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● Tech Mahindra (TECHM) largely retreated -6.1% (-$85.9), closed at $1322.05, the worst % loss in 21 months. The worst performer with a huge increase in volume.
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