Sensex down 400 pts, Nifty below 23,700. Nifty choppy on weekly expiry day. Market breadth weak; declines outpace advances. Bank Nifty down for the 3rd straight day. Nifty IT index falls for the 5th straight day. FMCG index snaps 4-day losing streak. Midcap index gain after 2 day loss, smallcaps flat. Defence stocks gain as DAC clears acquisition plans of Rs 1.1 lakh cr. HAL, BEL, Data Patterns shares surge 1-7%. Hindustan Copper shares surge on record high copper prices. Deepa Jewellers shares extend gains after 25% listing premium. Asian markets resilient today; Nikkei, Kospi add 0.3-1%. Oil prices at 6-week highs, up for 3rd day at $98 per barrel. US futures weak: Dow fut down 400 pts, S&P 500 futures slip. Rupee appreciates to 94.73/$ vs yesterday's close of 94.4/$. Nifty 50 gainers: BEL, ONGC, HUL, Adani Ports. Nifty 50 losers: ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Ultratech Cement
According to primary filings and dispatches highlighted by Moneycontrol, the latest move impacts key counters including #ICICIBANK, #ADANIENT, #CRUDE. Market analysts note that volume activity and corporate disclosures indicate significant retail and domestic institutional engagement with the development.
Trading sentiment across desk terminals remains firmly constructive, with price action and derivatives indicators reflecting strong dip-buying demand. Market specialists point out that immediate support zones remain well-defended as upside momentum persists.
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