Markets snap six-week losing streak as US-Russia talks loom

The domestic share market indices ended on higher note on Thursday,snapping a six- week losing run. Both indices rose close to 1% for the week as investors overlooked recent tariff turbulence. The market is now watching the US–Russia meeting in Alaska, amid optimism for a ceasefire agreement and the lifting of the 25% additional tariff on India.At close, the Sensex was up 57.75 points or 0.07 percent at 80,597.66, and the Nifty was up 11.95 points or 0.05 percent at 24,631.30. About 1,655 shares advanced, 2,221 shares declined, and 142 shares unchanged.
Wipro, Eternal, HDFC Life, Infosys, Asian Paints were the top gainers on the Nifty, while losers included Tata Steel, Adani Ports, Tech Mahindra, Hero MotoCorp, Bharat Electronics.On the sectoral front, metal and oil & gas down 1 percent each, realty and FMCG down 0.5% each, while Consumer Durables and IT rose 0.5 percent each.The BSE midcap index was down 0.2 percent and smallcap index shed 0.6 percent.
Stock markets will remain closed on Friday, August 15, 2025 in observance of the Independence Day. 
Rupee Close:
On 14 Aug'25,the Indian rupee ended marginally lower to close at 87.56 against the US dollar on Thursday,amid steeper US tariffs on India and the outlook of a dovish RBI.
Trading Guide:
Market experts recommended five stocks to buy on Thursday- Gujarat Apollo Industries, Vimta Labs, Skipper Ltd (India), Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys, and Shilpa Medicare.

(Business Correspondent)