India Stocks Higher at Close of Trade; Nifty 50 Up 0.24%
Positive End for India Stocks
India stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in various sectors led shares higher.
Stock Performances on NSE and BSE
At the close in NSE, the Nifty 50 index added 0.24%, while the S&P BSE Sensex index climbed 0.25%.
Session’s Best and Worst Performers
The best performers of the session on the NSE were Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd, and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. Meanwhile, the worst performers included Britannia Industries Ltd, Nestle India Ltd, and JSW Steel Ltd.
Top and Bottom Performers on BSE Sensex 30
The top performers on the BSE Sensex 30 were Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Tata Consultancy Services Ltd, and LTIMindtree Ltd, whereas the worst performers were Nestle India Ltd, Asian Paints Ltd, and Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.
Market Statistics
Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the India National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange.
- NSE: 1148 stocks rose, 992 declined, and 41 ended unchanged
- BSE: 2142 stocks rose, 1563 declined, and 97 ended unchanged
All-Time Highs of Specific Stocks
Shares in Larsen & Toubro Ltd and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd rose to all-time highs on both NSE and BSE during trading sessions.
Market Volatility and Commodities
The volatility of Nifty 50 options, as measured by the India VIX, was down. Additionally, gold and oil futures saw fluctuating price movements.
Exchange Rates
USD/INR and EUR/INR exchange rates showed slight fluctuations over the trading period.
US Dollar Index
The US Dollar Index Futures saw an increase during the trading sessions.