Today, on April 5th, the Indian stock market witnessed a decline during the initial trading hours. According to reports, the Sensex dropped by more than 100 points, while the Nifty also showed weakness by declining around 50 points.
During the early trading session, out of the 30 stocks in the Sensex, 21 showed red marks, indicating a decline, while 9 recorded gains. Consequently, the Sensex slipped by 100 points, starting its trading day at 74,100. Similarly, the Nifty also began its trading day by slipping around 50 points, starting at 22,450.
Yesterday, on April 4th, the domestic stock market had achieved a new all-time high. The Sensex touched the 74,501 mark, while the Nifty reached 22,619 during trading hours. Additionally, HDFC Bank shares had shown a significant increase of 3.15% on that day.
Top Gainers Today
Some of the top gainers during the early trading session include Nestle India, SBI, Bajaj Finserv, HDFC Bank, and Tata Consumer shares. On the other hand, the shares that experienced losses during the early trading session include BPCL, JSW Steel, Hindalco, Axis Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Tech Mahindra, and Bajaj Finance.
Market Performance Recap
Yesterday, on April 4th, the domestic stock market had shown significant gains. The Sensex had surged by 350 points, closing at 74,227, while the Nifty had also recorded an increase of 80 points, closing at 22,514.
These fluctuations in the stock market indicate the ongoing volatility and uncertainties prevailing in the financial markets. Investors are advised to monitor the market closely and make informed decisions.