Stocks Hit Fresh 52-Week Highs and Lows
Several stocks including Airo Lam, Snowman Logistics, Zaggle Prepaid Ocean, BGR Energy, and Manaksia Coated have reached their fresh 52-week highs on NSE. However, Shree Vasu Logistics, Oil Country Tub, Fourth Dimension Sol, Paras Petrofils, and Bang Overseas have touched their fresh 52-week lows.
Nifty50 Index Performance
The benchmark NSE Nifty index experienced a decline of 37.41 points to reach 22084.85 due to selling in frontline bluechip stocks. In the Nifty 50 index, Power Grid, Grasim Inds., Kotak Bank, NTPC, and HDFC Bank were among the top gainers, while Coal India Ltd, Hero MotoCorp, Eicher Motors, Bajaj Auto, and Cipla traded in the red.
BSE Sensex Performance
The BSE Sensex was trading at 72655.77 with a decline of 52.39 points at 10:09 AM(IST).
Sector Analysis
Traders were observed accumulating positions in sectors such as Sugar, Telecommunications, Tourism & Hospitality, Industrial Equipment, and Real Estate. On the other hand, selling was noticeable in FMCG, Mining, Defence, Logistics, and Industrial Consumables sectors.
Hot Take: Market Update
The stock market has witnessed mixed trends with certain stocks reaching new highs while others hit new lows. The Nifty50 index faced a decline due to selling in bluechip stocks. Meanwhile, the BSE Sensex also experienced a slight dip in its performance. Traders have shown interest in sectors like Sugar, Telecommunications, and Tourism & Hospitality, while some sectors like FMCG and Mining have seen selling pressure. It will be interesting to observe how the market performs in the coming days.