The benchmark indices in India fluctuated between gains and losses in early deals today(31st May 2021), amid weak cues from other Asian markets.
Among the headline indices, the S&P BSE Sensex traded around 51,440 levels. The index slid to as low as 51,180 in intra-day deals. The broader Nifty50 index, meanwhile, traded below the 15,450-mark. Mahindra & Mahindra fell 6 percent and was the top Sensex laggard. On the other hand, ITC rose 2 percent.
The Nifty sectoral indices were mixed, with the Nifty Auto index, down 1 percent, being the top laggard.
In the broader markets, the S&P BSE MidCap index was flat while the SmallCap index rose 0.36 percent.
Seventy-nine companies slated to post their quarterly numbers today which include Aurobindo Pharma, Chemical Speciality Chemicals, Astron Paper & Board Mill, Jamna Auto Industries, and Uttam Galva Steels.