During the trading session, the BSE index experienced significant intraday volatility, moving within a range of 715.44 points before settling higher at the close. The NSE index also witnessed sharp fluctuations, recording an intraday range of 240.75 points, indicating sustained uncertainty in market direction.
At the close of trading, the BSE index rose by 64.42 points to settle at 73,983.18, marking a gain of 0.09 percent. In contrast, the NSE index declined by 27.15 points to close at 23,214.95, registering a fall of 0.12 percent.
Market participation remained broad-based on the National Stock Exchange, where a total of 3,378 companies were actively traded during the session. Out of these, 1,038 companies recorded gains, while 2,258 companies witnessed declines. The remaining 82 companies showed no change in their share prices.
Within the NSE Nifty-50 index, market breadth also reflected weakness, as only 16 out of 50 constituent companies ended the day in positive territory, while 34 companies closed lower.
On the Bombay Stock Exchange, the benchmark index constituents showed a mixed performance. Out of 30 listed companies, 12 registered gains, while the remaining 18 ended the session in decline.
Market analysts attributed the day’s cautious movement to subdued investor confidence, noting that persistent volatility and lack of strong directional triggers led to a restrained trading environment. Participants were advised to remain cautious amid ongoing fluctuations in the broader market.
The session highlighted the fragile balance between gains and losses in Indian equities, underscoring the continued influence of investor sentiment on short-term market movements.
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