Priyanka Tiwari
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On March 21, 2025, Indian equity benchmarks continued their upward momentum for a fifth consecutive session, defying weak cues from global markets. The Nifty 50 index briefly crossed 23,400 intraday, while Sensex closed over 550 points higher, driven by broad-based buying across most sectors.
Closing Figures: Sensex and Nifty End Strong
- Sensex closed at 76,905.51, up 557.45 points or 0.73%
- Nifty settled at 23,350.40, gaining 159.75 points or 0.69%
This performance marks the strongest weekly gain for both indices in the last four years, with each rising over 4% in five trading sessions.
Top Nifty Gainers and Losers
Major gainers on the Nifty:
- BPCL
- ONGC
- SBI Life Insurance
- NTPC
- Bajaj Finance
Top losers included:
- Hindalco Industries
- Wipro
- Trent
- Infosys
- Tata Steel
Broader Market and Sectoral Performance
- BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices rose between 1-2%, reflecting strong investor sentiment in the broader market.
- Sectoral Indices Performance:
- Oil & Gas, Media, and Telecom sectors led the rally, each up 2%
- Consumer Durables and Metal were the only sectors to end in the red
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