Closing Bell: Sensex, Nifty50 Extend Gains, Sectoral Performance Mixed on January 15, 2025

On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the benchmark indices, BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty50, closed higher for the second consecutive session.

The 30-share Sensex gained 224.45 points, or 0.29%, closing at 76,724.08. During the day, the index fluctuated between a high of 76,991.05 and a low of 76,479.70. The NSE Nifty50 also ended in the green, rising by 37.15 points, or 0.16%, to close at 23,213.20. The index’s high for the day was 23,293.65, and the low was 23,146.45.

The Nifty Midcap100 index gained 0.41%, while the Nifty Smallcap100 index rose by 0.56%, indicating positive performance in the broader market.

Top Gainers and Losers

27 out of the 50 Nifty50 stocks saw positive gains, with notable performers like Trent, NTPC , Power Grid, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Maruti Suzuki, which gained up to 4.01%. However, 23 stocks ended in the red, including Mahindra & Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, Bajaj Finance, and Shriram Finance, which saw losses of up to 2.90%.

Sectoral Performance

On Wednesday, sectoral markets showed varied results. The Nifty IT and Realty indices led the gains, rising by up to 1.39%. On the other hand, sectors like Nifty Auto, FMCG, Media, and Healthcare ended lower, with losses reaching up to 1.78%.

Oil Prices

As of January 15, 2025, at 03:24 PM, Brent Crude was trading at $80.03, up by 0.14%.

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