Equity markets ended on a mixed note on Thursday with the BSE Sensex closing slightly higher while the NSE Nifty settled in the red amid cautious investor sentiment and sector-specific selling.
The BSE Sensex gained 64 points after a volatile trading session, supported largely by buying in heavyweight stocks, including Reliance Industries. In contrast, the NSE Nifty ended marginally lower as weakness in information technology, banking and financial stocks offset gains in select blue-chip shares.
Markets opened cautiously as investors tracked geopolitical tensions in West Asia, movements in crude oil prices and uncertainty surrounding the global economic outlook. Traders also remained focused on upcoming inflation data and policy signals from major central banks.
Reliance Industries was among the top contributors to the Sensex’s gains, attracting strong investor interest during the session. Buying in select energy and consumer-oriented stocks also helped support market sentiment. However, profit-booking in IT and financial counters restricted broader gains and weighed on the Nifty.
Investors continued to monitor developments in the Middle East and their potential impact on global oil supplies and inflation. Rising crude oil prices remain a key concern for India, which relies heavily on imports to meet its energy needs.
Foreign institutional investor activity and trends in global markets also influenced domestic equities. Market experts noted that investors preferred stock-specific opportunities rather than taking broad market positions, resulting in mixed performance across sectors.
The broader market showed a mixed trend, with selective buying seen in several mid-cap and small-cap stocks. Trading remained largely range-bound throughout the day as investors avoided aggressive bets amid prevailing uncertainties.
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