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Sensex, Nifty end Tuesday marginally lower on sector weakness
The Sensex fell 12.99 points to close at 76,944.28 on Tuesday, while the Nifty50 dropped 24.60 points to 24,055.80, as losses in pharma and banking stocks offset IT and FMCG gains.
India’s Sensex and Nifty ended Tuesday marginally lower, with the Sensex slipping 12.99 points, or 0.02%, to close at 76,944.28.
The Nifty50 fell 24.60 points, or 0.1%, to settle at 24,055.80, remaining close to the 24,050 mark through the session.
Weakness in pharmaceutical, banking, auto and realty stocks weighed on the indices, offsetting gains in IT and FMCG shares.
The near-flat session came despite strong domestic GDP data, with sector-specific losses offsetting the broader positive economic signal.
IT stocks continued to outperform relative to the rest of the market, even as the Sensex and Nifty both closed in the red.
Analysts have flagged upcoming domestic earnings commentary and global rate signals as key factors likely to shape near-term direction for the indices.
The Nifty has hovered near the 24,000-24,200 range over recent sessions, with traders watching for a decisive break in either direction.
Sector rotation has been a recurring theme in recent weeks, with gains in one segment of the market frequently offset by weakness in another on the same trading day.
Broader market breadth was mixed during the session, with advances and declines roughly balanced across the wider set of listed stocks beyond the headline indices.
Losses in pharmaceutical, banking, auto and realty stocks weighed on the benchmark indices, offsetting gains posted by information technology and FMCG shares during the session.
The muted close came despite strong GDP data released around the same period, with sector-specific weakness outweighing the broader macroeconomic tailwind.
IT stocks extended their recent run of strength, continuing to outperform the broader market even as other sectors dragged the headline indices lower.
FMCG shares also held up relatively well during the session, providing some counterbalance to the declines in banking and pharma counters.
Markets had been broadly volatile in the days leading up to the session, with sentiment swinging between global cues and domestic sector-specific developments.
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