Indian Stock Markets closes marginally down

(posted under - BSE live, SENSEX closing) - A last hour correction at European markets had its effect on Indian stock markets which saw heavy selling in afternoon after opening and remaining in green throughout until the afternoon.

National Stock Exchange’s Nifty closed at 5320.60, down by 2.55 points. The 50 stock index hit intraday high of 5348.30 and low of 5284.90.

The 30 share benchmark index Sensex also closed lower at 17730.24 down by 25.70 points. The index touched a high of 17845.65 and low of 17632.80 during intraday trade.

Sectoral indices had a mixed day with BSE Realty Index was down by 0.78 percent, BSE Oil&gas closed in red by 0.66 per cent. However BSE FMCG Index closed up by 1.01 percent and BSE Capital Goods Index closed up by 0.77 percent. BSE Midcap Index was also up 0.12 percent and BSE Smallcap Index moved 0.17 percent higher.

Market breadth was positive on the BSE with 1569 gainers and 1298 losers.