Mumbai Stock Market Bounces Back: Nifty and Sensex Close Higher
The stock market in Mumbai, India, ended on a positive note on Friday, recovering from early losses. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,854.05, gaining 104 points or 0.42%, while the Sensex BSE rose by 218.14 points or 0.27% to 81,224.75.
Throughout the day, most sectors on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) traded positively, except for FMCG, IT, and oil and gas. The IT sector was the biggest loser. However, the Nifty Private Bank, Nifty Metal, and Nifty Bank indices showed gains.
Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, noted that the market rebounded after a morning sell-off due to selective buying in financials, auto, and metals stocks. Positive initial results from private banks and better-than-expected growth in China’s Q3 GDP contributed to the optimism. Additionally, rate cuts by the European Central Bank (ECB) supported rate-sensitive stocks.
Shriram Subramanian, Founder and MD of InGovern Research Services, mentioned that foreign investors have been selling throughout October, but domestic investors absorbed the pressure. The Hyundai IPO was a significant event but received a lukewarm response.
At the end of the day, Axis Bank, Wipro, Eicher Motors, ICICI Bank, and Shriram Finance were the top gainers, while Infosys, Asian Paints, Britannia, Nestle India, and Tech Mahindra were the top losers. Despite the initial downturn due to foreign investor selling, experts predict a recovery in the coming weeks.
In the Nifty 50, 33 stocks advanced, while 17 declined.
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Mumbai Stock Market -: The Mumbai Stock Market is a place where people buy and sell shares of companies. It’s like a big marketplace for stocks in Mumbai, India.
Nifty 50 -: Nifty 50 is a list of 50 important companies in India whose stocks are traded on the stock market. It helps people understand how well the stock market is doing.
Sensex BSE -: Sensex BSE is an index that shows the performance of 30 major companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India. It helps track the overall health of the stock market.
FMCG -: FMCG stands for Fast-Moving Consumer Goods. These are products that sell quickly at a relatively low cost, like food and toiletries.
IT -: IT stands for Information Technology. It includes companies that work with computers, software, and technology services.
Oil and Gas -: Oil and Gas refers to companies involved in the exploration, extraction, refining, and selling of oil and natural gas.
Axis Bank -: Axis Bank is one of the largest private sector banks in India, providing financial services like loans and savings accounts.
Wipro -: Wipro is a big Indian company that provides IT services and solutions to businesses around the world.
Infosys -: Infosys is a major Indian IT company that offers consulting, technology, and outsourcing services.
Asian Paints -: Asian Paints is a leading paint company in India, known for making and selling paints and coatings for homes and industries.
