Is the Indian Stock Market on an Upward Trajectory as IT and Auto Stocks Dominate?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Sensex closes higher for two consecutive days.
- IT and auto sectors lead the rally.
- Positive global cues enhance investor confidence.
- Q2 earnings season nearing a favorable conclusion.
- Broader indices exhibit mixed performance.
Mumbai, Nov 11 (NationPress) The Indian stock market indices witnessed a positive trend for the second day in a row on Tuesday, driven by strong performances in the IT, auto, metal, and FMCG sectors. This upward momentum was bolstered by favorable global signals following the U.S. Senate's approval of a bill to conclude the longest federal shutdown in history.
The Sensex closed at 83,871.32, reflecting an increase of 335.97 points or 0.40 percent. The 30-share index began the trading day at 83,671.52, compared to the previous session's closing of 83,535.35. It further climbed to an intraday peak of 83,936.47, fueled by ongoing investments in IT and auto stocks.
The Nifty concluded at 25,694.95, gaining 120 points or 0.47 percent.
Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Investments Limited, commented, "While the domestic market opened cautiously due to worries regarding the recent explosion in Delhi, it rebounded robustly to close at the day's peak, bolstered by global trends after the U.S. Senate acted to end a prolonged federal shutdown."
He highlighted that the Q2 earnings season is approaching its conclusion, with expectations of a positive wrap-up due to stronger-than-anticipated results from the wider market.
Among the top gainers within the Sensex cohort were BEL, Adani Ports, Mahindra and Mahindra, HCL Tech, Eternal, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, Sun Pharma, Hindustan Unilever, L&T, Tech Mahindra, and TCS. In contrast, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj FinServ, and Tata Motors PV closed in the red.
The majority of sector indices concluded in the green as buying sentiment persisted. Nifty IT surged by 428 points or 1.20 percent, Nifty Auto saw an increase of 288 points or 1.07 percent, Nifty FMCG rose by 188 points or 0.34 percent, and Nifty Bank grew by 200 points or 0.35 percent.
Broader indices reflected a mixed picture with midcap stocks showing gains while smallcap stocks experienced declines. Nifty Midcap 100 appreciated by 302 points or 0.50 percent, Nifty Small Cap 100 dropped by 37 points or 0.21 percent, and Nifty 100 closed up by 109 points or 0.42 percent.