The stock market witnessed a significant decline with the Sensex and Nifty ending in the red. While Zomato, Reliance Industries, Nestle India, Tata Steel, and Asian Paints emerged as the top gainers, the technology and banking sectors faced heavy selling pressure.
Zomato led the pack of gainers with a 2.79% increase, followed by Reliance Industries with a 2.57% gain. Nestle India, Tata Steel, and Asian Paints also showed strong performance, with gains of 2.26%, 1.96%, and 1.95% respectively.
On the other hand, the technology sector experienced significant losses, with Infosys leading the declines with a 5.77% drop. Axis Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra, and TCS also faced selling pressure, with declines ranging from 1.96% to 4.71%.
Despite a slightly higher opening, the market showed weakness throughout the day. The Sensex closed at 76,619.33, down 0.55%, while the Nifty ended at 23,203.20, down 0.47%. The cautious tone set at the opening persisted, leading to a challenging trading session.
Overall, the market dynamics reflected a mix of positive and negative sentiments, with certain sectors outperforming while others struggled. Investors carefully monitored the fluctuations and adjusted their positions accordingly to navigate the volatile market conditions.