Sensex snaps 2 day losing run, gains 114 pts, Nifty at 24,396

The Indian benchmark indices ended on a flat note in a volatile session on Thursday, weighed by metal and bank shares.At close, the Sensex rose 113.61 points, or 0.15%, to 78,079.96, while the Nifty fell 40.10 points, or 0.16%, to 24,395.85.
Tata Consumer, Tata Motors PV, HUL, NTPC and Shriram Finance were the top gainers on the Nifty, while losers included Hindalco, ICICI Bank, UltraTech Cement, Grasim and Power Grid Corp. On the sectoral front,the Nifty Metal index declined 1% and Private Bank index fell 0.5%, while Realty gained 1% and Consumer Durables rose 0.45%.The broader market outperformed, with both Nifty Midcap and Smallcap indices ending with modest gains.
Rupee Close:
On 13 Aug'26,the Indian rupee depreciated 12 paise to close at 95.45 against the US dollar on Thursday, weighed by weak domestic markets and persistent foreign fund outflows amid lingering geopolitical risks.Forex traders said investor sentiment remains fragile on the delay in the deal between the US and Iran and the broad strength of the American currency in the overseas markets.
Trading Guide:
Market experts recommended five breakout stocks to buy on Thursday — Berger Paints India, Electronics Mart India, Indo Borax and Chemicals, KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration, and HFCL.

(Business Correspondent)