Indian equity markets ended marginally higher on Wednesday, extending their gains for a second consecutive session. The BSE Sensex closed at 82,637.64, up 66.73 points or 0.08 per cent, while the NSE Nifty50 settled at 25,212.05, rising 16.25 points or 0.06 per cent. The subdued gains reflected cautious investor sentiment amid mixed global cues and selective buying across sectors.
In the previous trading session on Tuesday, Indian stock markets posted a strong recovery, with key indices ending the day on a positive note. The BSE Sensex climbed 317.45 points (0.39 per cent) to close at 82,570.91, while the NSE Nifty50 advanced 113.50 points (0.45 per cent) to settle at 25,195.80. A broad-based rally across sectors lifted overall market sentiment, led by notable gains in banking, automobile, and FMCG stocks. The upward momentum was further supported by positive global cues and sustained confidence among domestic investors. In the broader market, 2,475 stocks ended higher, 1,422 declined, and 148 remained unchanged.
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