Indian benchmark indices start Friday's trading session on a muted note influenced by global cues. The Nifty 50 index declined by 29 points to 22,374.20 in the early trade while the BSE Sensex lost 149 points to 73,548 at the time of filing this report.
At Thursday's closing session, the NSE Nifty 50 surged 203 points, or 0.92 percent, closing at 22,403.85, while the BSE Sensex climbed 676 points, or 0.93 percent, settling at 73,663.72.
Sitharaman also referred to the growing interest of both domestic and foreign investors in Indian stock markets and noted the significant increase in retail in demat accounts from 2 crore to 15.1 crore, with 3.6 crore added in just the past year.
The Indian stock markets closed on Tuesday with the third successive weak session in line with global market weakness after the escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict. The Nifty concluded 0.56% lower at 22,147.90, while the BSE Sensex ended 0.62% lower at 72,943.68 on Tuesday's trading sessi
Amid the ongoing tensions in west Asia, the Indian market closed with a decline on Monday. The Nifty 50 concluded with a 1.07% decline at 22,277.85, while the BSE Sensex closed with a 1.16% decline at 73,300.78
The bull run continues in the Indian stock market on Wednesday's session. The Nifty touched new high of 22,775.70 breaking the previous record of 22,768 points. The Nifty closed at 22753.80 points while the BSE Sensex ended 0.47% higher at 75,038.15.
Simultaneously, the BSE Sensex followed suit, leaping by 317.27 points or 0.43 per cent, commencing at 73,968.62. This enthusiastic start set a promising tone for the day's trading activities.
The BSE Sensex dropped by 195.16 points, closing at 73,677.13, while the Nifty shed 49.30 points to close at 22,356.30. Among the Nifty companies, 21 witnessed advances, while 29 declined.
The National Stock Exchange's (NSE) Nifty 50 started the day down by 34.35 points or 0.15 per cent at 22,371.25, while the Bombay Stock Exchange's (BSE) Sensex dropped 104.87 points or 0.14 per cent to 73,767.42 in the opening trade.