Last updated on December 19th, 2024 at 09:15 pm
The stock market saw a mix of gains and losses today. Here’s a detailed look at how major indices performed.
NSE and Nifty 50
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) saw its key index, Nifty 50, closing slightly down. The Nifty 50 ended at 24,315.95, which is down by 8.50 points or 0.03%. This small dip indicates a mostly stable day for the top 50 companies listed on the NSE.
Nifty Bank
Nifty Bank performed better. It closed at 52,270.65, up by 81.35 points or 0.16%. This gain was driven by positive movements in major banking stocks, reflecting investor confidence in the banking sector.
Fin Nifty
Fin Nifty, a key index for financial services, closed almost flat. It ended the day at 23,599.45, up by just 0.35 points. This marginal gain shows a steady performance in the financial services sector.
India VIX
India VIX, which measures market volatility, decreased today. It fell by 2.98%, ending at 14.00. Lower volatility indicates a calmer market sentiment among investors.
Nifty Midcap
Nifty Midcap saw a modest rise. It closed at 12,424.15, up by 31.90 points or 0.26%. Mid-sized companies saw better performance, suggesting increased interest in midcap stocks.
Nifty Next 50
Nifty Next 50, which tracks the performance of the next 50 largest companies after the Nifty 50, rose by 161.70 points. It closed at 74,059.20, up by 0.22%. This indicates positive movement among these companies.
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Nifty Small Cap 50
Small-cap stocks had a good day. Nifty Small Cap 50 closed at 8,735.75, gaining 47.20 points or 0.54%. This shows increased investor interest in smaller companies.
Nifty Mid Cap 50
Nifty Mid Cap 50 saw a slight increase. It ended the day at 15,966.15, up by 18.40 points or 0.12%. This indicates steady performance in the midcap sector.
NIFTY 100
NIFTY 100, an index representing the top 100 companies, closed at 25,433.75. It gained 8.10 points or 0.03%, showing minor positive movement among the top companies.
NIFTY 500
NIFTY 500, which includes 500 companies, saw a rise of 27.60 points. It closed at 23,005.25, up by 0.12%. This shows a broadly positive sentiment across a large number of companies.
NIFTY Midcap 100
The NIFTY Midcap 100 index closed at 57,148.25, up by 227.10 points or 0.40%. This indicates strong performance in the midcap segment.
NIFTY Smallcap 100
NIFTY Smallcap 100 saw significant gains. It closed at 18,919.65, up by 129.90 points or 0.69%. This shows robust interest and performance in the smallcap sector.
Sectoral Indices
- NIFTY Auto: Closed at 25,257.25, down by 45.55 points or 0.18%. The auto sector faced some pressure today.
- NIFTY Private Bank: Ended at 26,129.25, up by 42.65 points or 0.16%. Private banks showed positive performance.
- NIFTY FMCG: Closed at 59,516.70, gaining 167.10 points or 0.28%. Fast-moving consumer goods sector saw a good day.
- Nifty IT: Ended at 37,332.60, up by 51.85 points or 0.14%. IT sector showed positive movement.
- NIFTY Pharma: Closed at 20,601.70, down by 124.25 points or 0.60%. The pharma sector faced some decline.
