Indian benchmark indices ended higher on March 16 after a three-day decline, supported by value buying. Sensex and Nifty posted gains, while broader markets lagged. Sector performance remained mixed, the rupee edged higher, and UltraTech Cement led gains while Bharat Electronics declined.
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Indian equity markets ended higher on March 16, snapping a three-day losing streak as value buying emerged at lower levels. Investors also continued to assess the potential implications of the ongoing United States–Iran conflict on global markets and energy prices.
Both benchmark indices recovered during the session, supported by buying interest across several sectors.
The BSE Sensex rose 938.93 points, or 1.26 percent, to close at 75,502.85.
Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty 50 gained 257.70 points, or 1.11 percent, settling at 23,408.80.
The rebound followed three consecutive sessions of losses, with investors stepping in to accumulate stocks at relatively lower levels.
Rupee Ends Marginally Higher
In the currency market, the Indian Rupee ended slightly stronger against the US Dollar.
The rupee closed at 92.42 per dollar on Monday, compared with 92.45 per dollar in the previous trading session. The marginal appreciation reflected relatively stable currency movement during the day.
Sectoral indices showed mixed trends during the trading session.
Among gainers, the Nifty Auto Index, Nifty Bank Index, Nifty FMCG Index, and Nifty Metal Index recorded gains in the range of 0.3 percent to 1 percent.
On the other hand, sectors such as Nifty Media Index, Nifty Oil & Gas Index, Nifty Pharma Index, Nifty Realty Index, and Nifty Capital Goods Index witnessed declines ranging between 0.5 percent and 2.7 percent.
This mixed sectoral movement reflected cautious investor sentiment, with gains concentrated in a few sectors while others saw selling pressure.
While benchmark indices ended higher, broader markets underperformed during the session.
The Nifty Midcap Index declined 0.3 percent, while the Nifty Smallcap Index fell 0.5 percent.
The divergence between benchmark indices and broader markets indicated selective buying in large-cap stocks while mid- and small-cap segments experienced relatively weaker participation.
Among individual stocks, UltraTech Cement was one of the top performers during the session. The stock gained around 4.46 percent, contributing to the positive momentum in the market.
On the downside, Bharat Electronics Limited recorded the steepest decline among the stocks mentioned, falling 2.48 percent.
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