The Sensex closed at 17700, up 68 points from its previous close, and Nifty shut shop at 5303, up 40 points. The CNX Midcap index was up 0.01% and the BSE Smallcap index was down 0.3%. The market breadth was negative with advances at 550 against declines of 740 on the NSE.
The BSE Sensex gained 68.50 points or 0.39% to settle at 17,700.91 (Provisional). The index touched a high and a low of 17,812.44 and 17,469.97 respectively (Provisional). The advancing and declining stocks were evenly distributed on the index.
The S&P CNX Nifty rose 56.05 points or 1.07% to settle at 5318.75 (Provisional). The index touched a high and a low of 5338.20 and 5232.75, respectively (Provisional). 33 stocks advanced against 17 declining ones on the index.
Source- Stock Future & Option Blog
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