The domestic share market traded on a lower note on Wednesday, declining nearly 1 percent amid selling pressure in IT heavyweights and continued geopolitical uncertainty.At close, the Sensex was down 756.84 points or 0.95 percent at 78,516.49, and the Nifty was down 198.5 points or 0.81 percent at 24,378.10.
Tata Consumer Products, Hindustan Unilever, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, NTPC, Hindalco Industries were the top gainers on the Nifty, while losers included HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, TCS, M&M.On the sectoral front,IT index shed nearly 4%, Private Bank index fell 0.7%, while Oil & Gas, FMCG, Media, Metal, Realty added 0.5% each.Broader indices outperformed with Nifty Midcap index rising 0.2%, while smallcap index gaining more than 1%.
Rupee Close:
On 22 Apr'26, the Indian rupee depreciated by 30 paise to close at 93.79 against the US dollar on Wednesday, according to information.
Trading Guide:
Market experts recommended to buy five shares on Wednesday- Bharat Heavy Electricals, Bajaj Finance, Welspun Corp, Honasa Consumer, and Lloyds Metals And Energy.
(Business Correspondent)
Ira Singh





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