Indian Equities Trade Cautiously Amid Global Uncertainty
Domestic markets exhibited restrained momentum as benchmark indices oscillated between gains and losses during Friday's session. The Sensex edged up 0.19% to 80,229.55 after testing the 80,300 level, while Nifty 50 ROSE 0.17% to 24,541.70. Market breadth remained positive with 1,798 advancing stocks against 1,032 decliners on the NSE.
FMCG and consumer stocks demonstrated relative strength, offsetting weakness in realty, auto, IT and oil & gas sectors. Notable movers included Shriram Finance and ITC among gainers, while M&M and Infosys lagged. Forty-one securities hit annual highs against fifty-nine touching new lows, reflecting selective risk appetite.