Indian benchmark indices opened lower on Friday, with Sensex down over 199 points and Nifty50 down 66 points. This follows a downward trend influenced by investors’ cautious approach towards the US Fed reserve’s policy decision and the release of disappointing second-quarter results.
Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in red on Friday. While BSE Sensex declined over 378 points, Nifty50 was near 24,124.10 with a 0.29
per cent decline. At 9:28 AM, BSE Sensex was trading at 79,342.52, down 199.27 points or 0.25 per cent. Nifty50 was at 24,090.30, down 66 points or 0.27 per cent.
At 10:05 AM, BSE Sensex was trading at 79,49.21, down 51 points or 0.065 per cent. Nifty50 was at 24,169.00, down 30 points or 0.13 per cent.
On Thursday, the benchmark Sensex dropped by 836 points or 1.04 per cent as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of the US Fed reserve’s policy decision, trading majorly in banking and auto stocks.
The BSE Sensex settled at 79,541.79 after it tumbled 958.79 points or 1.19 per cent to 79,419.34 during the day. The dip in the 30-share Sensex pack was attributed to Tata Motors, Tech Mahindra, UltraTech Cement, JSW Steel, Sun Pharma, Asian Paints, IndusInd Bank and ICICI Bank who emerged as major losers.
The market strength was mainly supported by buying interest in metal and banking stocks. For traders, this is a good time to observe whether the move is backed by volume, sector participation, and sustainability near key levels.
What traders can track today:
Sensex and Nifty intraday trend Metal and banking sector movement Volume support near breakout zones Advance-decline ratio Key support and resistance levels Whether momentum sustains after the opening move
A rising market does not always mean a fresh entry opportunity. Wait for confirmation, follow risk management, and avoid impulsive trades.
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The Sensex rebounded strongly today, trading around 77,000, up roughly 500–630 points, after Wednesday’s sharp 1,677-point fall. The Nifty also recovered above 24,000.
The recovery was supported by:
Dip buying in banking, pharma, realty and consumer stocks.
Gains in Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank.
Continued foreign investor buying.
Lower market volatility after Wednesday’s sell-off.
IT stocks remained weak, with TCS under pressure ahead of its June-quarter results. Crude oil near $79 per barrel remains an important risk because higher oil prices can increase India’s import costs and inflation pressure.