Indian equity markets ended higher on Friday, recovering after Thursday's sharp decline that had pushed the Nifty 50 to a five-month low. Investor sentiment improved despite renewed concerns over US interest rates, while domestic regulatory reforms helped support market confidence.
Market Closing Snapshot
Index Closing Change
Nifty 50 23,140 +0.3%
Sensex 73,895 +0.4%
Bank Nifty 55,580 +0.2
Meanwhile, increased trading activity following the NSE listing helped push BSE turnover to its highest level in nearly 27 months.
Sector Performance
Top Gainers
Siemens Energy India (+3.0%)
Axis Bank (+3.0%)
Hyundai Motor India (+2.6%)
Asian Paints (+2.1%)
Zydus Life (+2.0%)
Weakest Performers
Max Healthcare (-3.1%)
Infosys (-1.4%)
ONGC (-1.3%)
Trent (-1.1%)
LCC Projects
Secured the lowest bid for Rajasthan's Rs 653.34 crore Chhoti Kalisindh irrigation project, expected to be completed within three years.
Dr Lal PathLabs
Approved acquiring a 70% stake in SN Genelab for up to Rs 168 crore, with an additional performance-linked earn-out.
Nykaa
Partnered with L'Oréal's venture fund BOLD to invest in emerging Indian beauty startups through minority investments.
Wheels India
Launched a Rs 250 crore Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) at an indicative price of Rs 2,088 per share.
Sterlite Technologies
Expanded its data centre portfolio by introducing high-capacity fibre optic cables supporting up to 6,912 fibres.
