The domestic share market suffered a sharp sell-off on Thursday, with Nifty below 22,250 amid rising global crude oil prices and weak global cues.At close,the Sensex was down 1,045.46 points or 1.44 percent at 71,593.24, and the Nifty was down 371.25 points or 1.64 percent at 22,231.80.
Infosys, Axis Bank and HCL Tech were the top gainers on the Nifty, while losers included Adani Enterprises, JSW Steel, Max Healthcare, ITC and Interglobe Aviation.On the sectoral front,all sectoral indices ended in the red with Auto, Energy, FMCG, Infra, Media, Metal, Oil & Gas, Pharma, Realty down 2-3%, according to agency reports.The Nifty midcap and smallcap indices shed more than 2 percent each.
Rupee Close:
On 8 Oct'26,the Indian rupee ended flat at 96.78 against the US dollar on Thursday, according to agency reports.
Trading Guide:
Market experts recommended three stocks to buy on Thursday: GAIL (India) Limited,IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL).
(Business Correspondent)
Ira Singh
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