The benchmark domestic equity indices today ended with modest gains, supported by buying across most sectors following softer-than-expected inflation prints and easing geopolitical concerns. The 30-share index at the Bombay Stock Exchange, Sensex, rose 182 points, or 0.22 percent to close at 81,331. The National Stock Exchange Nifty-50 advanced 89 points, or 0.36 percent to settle at 24,667.
The broader market indices at the BSE outperformed the frontline indices. The Mid-Cap index gained almost 1.2 per cent, and the Small-Cap index climbed over 1.6 per cent.
In the Sensex pack, 21 out of 30 companies edged up. Among the top gainers, Tata Steel surged over 3.8 percent, Eternal added over 2.1 percent, and Tech Mahindra increased two percent. In the top laggards, Asian Paints slid almost 1.8 percent, Tata Motors slipped over 1.2 percent, and Kotak Bank dipped over 1.1 percent.
In sectoral indices at the BSE, except Bankex which dropped 0.34 percent, all other sectors ended in positive territory. Among the top gainers, Metal jumped over 2.4 percent, Industrials as well as Realty, both advanced over 1.7 percent each, Commodities and Capital Goods, both gained 1.49 percent each.
Meanwhile, the overall market breadth at the BSE was positive as shares of 2,855 companies advanced, 1,121 declined, and shares of 149 companies remained unchanged. At the National Stock Exchange, 61 companies hit their 52-week high, while 13 companies hit their 52-week low.