Indian equity markets ended a volatile session on a mildly positive note, with benchmark indices holding onto gains despite mixed global cues.
The Sensex rose over 100 points, while the Nifty 50 managed to stay firm above the 23,900 mark, reflecting cautious optimism among investors amid stock-specific action and global uncertainty.
Market sentiment was largely driven by selective buying in heavyweight and sector-linked stocks, even as broader momentum remained uneven throughout the day. Traders continued to react to global developments, crude oil movements, and foreign fund flows.
Among the top gainers, Hindalco Industries, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Power Grid Corporation, Eternal, and NTPC saw strong buying interest, supporting the broader index and helping offset weakness in other sectors.
On the losing side, pressure was visible in Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), ITC, Coal India, Power Finance Corporation, and Jindal Saw, which weighed on intraday sentiment and capped upside momentum.
Sector trends remained mixed, with metals, energy, and select PSU names witnessing buying support, while FMCG and certain capital goods stocks saw profit booking. This uneven participation kept the indices range-bound for most of the session.
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