Sensex, Nifty open on choppy note on weak global cues
The Hindu
In the previous session, Sensex ended 145.29 points or 0.26% higher at a new peak of 55,582.58, and Nifty advanced 33.95 points or 0.21% to a fresh high of 16,563.05
Equity benchmarks Sensex and Nifty opened on a choppy note on August 17, tracking weak cues from global markets. After dropping over 100 points in the opening session, the 30-share index turned positive to trade 64.21 points or 0.12% higher at 55,646.79, while the broader NSE Nifty advanced 14.95 points or 0.09% to 16,578. Tech Mahindra was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 3%, followed by Asian Paints, Sun Pharma and Nestle India.
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