The index rose 0.3% to end at 19,413 – a record close, while the benchmark Nifty gained 0.1% to close at 22,529.05. The volatility index, or India VIX – market’s fear gauge, jumped 6.3% to 21.81, suggesting traders see risks in equities in the near term.
Market Wrap: Consumer stocks drag D-Street lower; Sensex sheds 312 pts, Nifty below 23,700
Indian benchmarks indices ended lower on Wednesday, as advances in heavyweight financials and oil and gas firms were offset by losses in consumer stocks. Investors
February 5, 2025