MARKET UPDATE: Sensex at 31,990 levels and the Nifty gave up the 9,450 mark amid weak global cues

Published On: Friday, May 29, 2020 | By: Team KnowMyStock

The Indian markets dipped 1/2 percent on Friday, tracking weakness in global markets amid escalating US-China tensions, and ahead of the release of GDP data for January-March quarter of 2019-20 (Q4FY20). The numbers, which are likely to come in post-market hours, are expected to show growth contracting with some analysts penciling in a 5 percent dip. The S&P BSE Sensex slipped 207 points to 31,990 levels and the Nifty50 gave up the 9,450 marks. Infosys and Axis Bank (both down 2%) were the top Sensex laggards. On the other hand, Vodafone Idea surged 10 percent on a report that Google is in talks to buy a 5 percent stake in the company. The Nifty sectoral indices were largely in the red, led by Nifty Bank index, down 1.2 percent. On the other hand, Nifty Pharma was up over 1 percent. Thirty-one companies including Voltas, Jubilant Life Sciences, and Metropolis Healthcare, are scheduled to announce their March quarter results today.

Closing Bell: Sensex gains 85 points, Nifty at 18755.90

Closing Bell:Sensex gains 418 points, Nifty at 18716.15

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rose 135 points to 62761, and the NSE Nifty50 moved 40 points higher to 18,600

Closing Bell: Sensex down 223 points, Nifty at 18,563

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 100 points to trade around 62,962 levels, whereas Nifty50 climbed over 30 points to trade above 18,650 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex gained over 50 points to trade around 63,228 levels, whereas Nifty50 traded marginally above 18,700 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex surged over 150 points to trade around 62,988 levels, whereas Nifty50 gained over 50 points to trade above 18,650 levels

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex traded flat at 62,777 levels, whereas Nifty50 was flat above 18,600 levels

Closing Bell: Sensex up 240 points, Nifty at 18593.85

MARKET UPDATE: Sensex rallied over 300 points, whereas Nifty50 gained over 50 points to trade above 18,600 levels

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