Market: Indices
22 May 2007
The markets took a breather and consolidated in today's trading session. They were ranged and ended flat after yesterday's rally. However, selective buying was seen in midcap stocks. Most of the BSE sector indices closed flat.
Banking and IT indices closed in negative terrain. Selective buying was seen in capital goods, pharma and FMCG stocks. Telecom majors Reliance Communications and VSNL were among the top gainers.HDFC, ACC and Zee Entertainment also closed in green. Bajaj Auto, Guj Ambuja Cements and SBI were among the major losers.
The Sensex closed up 35.12 points, or 0.24% at 14453.72, and the Nifty was up 17.20 points, or 0.40% at 4278.1. About 1084 shares have advanced, 1430 shares declined, and 89 shares are unchanged.
The BSE Small Cap Index closed at 7,286.77 down 0.1%. The BSE Midcap Index ended at 6,144.88 gained 0.25%.
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