NIFTY 50 slightly rose 0.3% (+70.8 pts), closed at 21911 points, rose 3 days in a row.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 92 (61%) closed higher. 64% of all NSE stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 11 sectors closed up, 1 sector closed down, ranging from -0.7% to 2.5%. 7 sectors outperformed the market, the market internal was more positive. The market was up 0.7%; Utilities was up 2.5%, the best performer, reflecting a more risk-averse market; Consumer Defensive was down -0.7%, the worst performer.
● Oil India (OIL) surged 12.9% (+$64.4), closed at $563.15, rose 3 days in a row, the best % gain in nearly 47 months, also hit a record high. The best performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● Vedanta (VEDL) largely retreated -4.2% (-$11.7), closed at $267.95, crossed below MA20 ($270.16). The worst performer with the largest increase in volume.
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