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Indian Equity Indices Close With Marginal Gains, Sectoral Stocks Shine

Published July 29, 2024

Following a day marked by significant fluctuations, India's equity benchmarks, the Sensex and the Nifty, concluded their trading session with minimal changes from their opening levels. The trading day saw the indices soar to new highs early in the session, indicating a strong market start. However, the momentum waned as sectors such as technology and telecom witnessed profit-booking, causing the indices to pare their gains.

Profits in Banking and Media Sectors

Despite the dip in tech and telecom, the broader market experienced a robust rally. Notably, stocks within the banking, media, and real estate segments saw substantial upward movement. This sectoral growth suggests a shift in investor focus, with capital inflow strengthening these areas considerably during the day's trading session.

Impact of Global Financial Sentiments

Global market cues also played a pivotal role in influencing domestic market sentiment. Positivity emerged with anticipations of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve, providing a supportive backdrop for the day's trading activities. However, local factors such as the sectors facing profit-booking balanced the scales, resulting in the flat closing of the benchmarks.

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