Indian Market Close
The Nifty 50 closed at 24,605.05, gaining 34.40 points or 0.14%, while the Sensex ended at 78,572.22, up 0.09%, as the market trimmed earlier gains in a volatile session. The benchmark index traded in a range of 24,511.10 to 24,620.95 through the day, eventually settling above the 24,600 mark.
The session saw the Sensex rise 152 points at one point before paring gains toward the close. Market breadth remained mixed as investors weighed global cues and domestic factors, with both indices finishing near session lows after an intraday rally faded.
| Index | Close | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | 24,605.05 | +34.40 | +0.14% |
| Sensex | 78,572.22 | — | +0.09% |
Market Drivers
Volatility remained elevated with the India VIX climbing 3% during the session, reflecting caution among market participants. The previous close for Nifty 50 was recorded at 24,570.65, confirming the modest uptick in today's trade.
Sector-wise performance data and details on top gainers and losers were limited in available reports, with references to sectoral rotation across banking, retail, auto, telecom, textiles, and commercial services. Specific closing levels for sectoral indices including Nifty Auto, Nifty Bank, Nifty Capital Goods, and others were not detailed in the data.
GIFT NIFTY Session
GIFT NIFTY closed at 24,652.50, down 67.00 points or 0.27% from the previous close of 24,719.50. The derivative tracked the cash market's cautious tone, opening at 24,686.50 and hitting a high of 24,700.00 before slipping to an intraday low of 24,591.00.
| Metric | Level |
|---|---|
| Open | 24,686.50 |
| High | 24,700.00 |
| Low | 24,591.00 |
| LTP | 24,652.50 |
| Change | -67.00 (-0.27%) |
The session saw early weakness through the morning, with GIFT NIFTY sliding sharply from 24,670 levels at the open to test 24,591 by midday amid a brief selloff. A recovery attempt into the afternoon pushed the index back toward 24,700, but late-session profit-booking dragged prices lower into the close.
Session II Outlook
GIFT NIFTY heads into Session II at 24,652.50, trading below the previous close as the derivative market reflects the cash index's muted momentum and elevated volatility heading into Tuesday's trade.