Ira Singh
The domestic share market indices traded lower on Wednesday as selling across most sectors weighed on sentiment amid elevated crude oil prices and concerns over corporate earnings.At close, the Sensex was down 143.21 points or 0.19 percent at 73,709.69, and the Nifty was down 77.60 points or 0.34 percent at 22,811.35.
Infosys, Tech Mahindra, TCS, HCL Technologies and UltraTech Cement were the top gainers on the Nifty, while losers included Bajaj Finance, Eicher Motors, Eternal, BSE, Bajaj Auto.On the sectoral front, IT index rose 2.5 percent, while auto, consumer durables, energy, media, metal, pharma, realty, private bank were down 1-2 percent, according to agency reports.The broader markets underperformed the benchmark indices, with the Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices declining more than 2 percent each.
Rupee Close:
On 21 Oct'26, the Indian rupee strengthened for the eighth consecutive session on Wednesday, gaining 46 paise to close at 94.46 against the US dollar, according to agency reports.
Trading Guide:
Market experts recommended Premier Energies, Jio Financial Services, and ICICI Life Insurance as the top stocks to sell on Wednesday.
(Business Correspondent)
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