Profit Booking Drags Nifty Lower Despite Banking Rally
What Happened
Indian equities ended lower after giving up early gains. The Sensex closed at 77,472.94, down 0.24%, while the Nifty 50 settled at 24,207.75, down 0.52%. Banking stocks outperformed the broader market, helping the Nifty Bank rise 0.47% to 57,783.75 even as IT and telecom shares weighed on sentiment.
Key Takeaways
Despite easing market volatility, investors remained cautious, leading to profit-booking in broader markets. Bank stocks provided support, but weakness in heavyweights such as Infosys and Bharti Airtel kept the benchmarks in the red.
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