Extending the ongoing uptrend, Indian stock indices kicked off the July-September quarter on a high. The indices Sensex and Nifty started Monday's session on a flat note, but as the day progressed both the indices accumulated decent returns for the investors.
Among the sectoral indices, Nifty Bank deteriorated and remained in red while other sectors that remained in red territary were Financial Services, Media and Private stocks were seen trading in red.
The Sensex started the day 94.13 points lower at 78,580.12, while the Nifty fell 19.25 points to open at 23,849.55. The market sentiment was dampened by weak cues from Asian markets.
Among the sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange, Financial Services, IT, Media, and Private Banks opened in green while sectors such as Auto, FMCG, Metal, Pharma and PSU Banks opened in the red.
The stock market began in green on Tuesday in its initial opening. Sensex opened at 77507.32, up by 166.24 points and Nifty 41.55 points up opening at 23579.40.
The BSE Sensex ended the day with an uptick of 131.18 points closing at 77,341.08. Meanwhile, the broader NSE Nifty 50 climbed 36.75 points to finish at 23,537.85.
The BSE Sensex fell by 346.25 points, opening at 76,863.65, reflecting a 0.45 per cent decline. Meanwhile, the NSE Nifty 50 dropped by 99.75 points to 23,401.35, marking a 0.42 per cent decrease.