NIFTY 50 fell -0.4% (-82.3 pts), closed at 23250.1 points.
Among the 150 largest-cap stocks, 83 (55%) closed higher. Despite NIFTY 50 falling -0.4%, 72% of all NSE stocks rose against the index, good for the market.
In terms of sectors, 8 sectors closed up, the market internal was more positive, 4 sectors closed down, ranging from -3.1% to +2.2%. 6 sectors outperformed the market. The market was up +0.1%; Utilities was up +2.2%, the best performer, reflecting a more risk-averse market; Technology was down -3.1%, the worst performer.
● Aurobindo Pharma (AUROPHARMA) rose +1.4% (+$16.35), closed at $1175.35. The largest increase in volume.
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● Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MAZDOCK) jumped +5.1% (+$132), closed at $2738, hit a YTD high. The best performer with a significant increase in volume.
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● Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) soared +4.6% (+$13.2) after a 3-day losing streak, closed at $299.95, the best % gain in nearly 10 months, also a 41-day high.
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● Persistent Systems (PERSISTENT) largely retreated -9.8% (-$518.5), closed at $4799, the worst % loss in more than 11 months, also hit a YTD low, crossed below MA20 ($5286.33). The worst performer with a huge increase in volume.
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