Simultaneously, the Nifty commenced the day with positive momentum, opening 99.35 points up at 21,616.50. Among the Nifty firms, advances outnumbered declines with 29 companies experiencing gains and 21 facing declines.
Olympian Dipa Karmakar hogged the limelight on day 2 of the Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship 2024 on Wednesday as she topped the all-around performance with a total of 49.55 points in Bhubaneswar. Railways emerged champions in the women's team category with 182.60 points.
On Tuesday, Odisha's Rakesh Kumar Patra starred in all-around as he finished on top, while Railways clinched the Gold medal with 293.00 points on Day one of the National Championship.
The Nifty index kicked off December with a fresh breakout, experiencing a robust month characterized by bullish activity. It reached a new all-time high of 21,801, showcasing a remarkable gain of over 1,600 points throughout the month.
The Sensex recorded a decline of 100.68 points, opening at 72,171.26, while the Nifty experienced a drop of 39.60 points, starting at 21,702.30. This downward trend set the tone for the day's trading activity, prompting investors to closely monitor market movements.
Odisha Juggernauts faced defeats in their previous two matches and are currently sitting in the third position in the points table with 9 points from 5 games
The NSE Nifty 50 managed to rise 10.50 points (0.21 per cent) to settle at 21,741.90, while the BSE Sensex recorded a marginal gain of 31.68 points (0.04 per cent) to reach 72,271.94.
Located at the southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent and the southernmost city in mainland India, it is referred to as 'The Land's End' and is famous for its unique sunrise and sunset points.