NIFTY 50 fell -1.1% (-243 pts), closed at 22553 points, fell 5 days in a row, hit a YTD low.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 38 (25%) closed higher. Only 23% of all NSE stocks ended higher.
In terms of sectors, 1 sector closed up, 11 sectors closed down, ranging from -2.6% to +0.1%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was down -1.1%; Consumer Defensive was up +0.1%, but already the best performer, reflecting a decreasing risk appetite; Technology was down -2.6%, the worst performer.
● Varun Beverages (VBL) soared +4.7% (+$22.3), closed at $499.95, the best % gain in 3 months. The best performer with a slight increase in volume.
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● Info Edge (India) (NAUKRI) plunged -5.1% (-$385.3), closed at $7151.8, crossed below MA200 ($7481.18). The worst performer with a huge increase in volume.
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● LTIMindtree (LTIM) plunged -4.7% (-$251.05), closed at $5047.45, fell 4 days in a row, hit a YTD low. The largest increase in volume.
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